Vex - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.9%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Vexvs Varus

SMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vex vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Varus wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Vex based on 6 games. Varus wins the early laning phase while Vex scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vex build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vex vs Varus matchup.

Vex Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vex performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Varus - 33.3% win rateVarus(33.3%)
Vex - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Vex
33.3% WR
VS
Varus vs Vex matchup - 66.7% win rate
Varus
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Vex vs Varus Matchup?

Varus wins the Vex vs Varus matchup
Winner
Varus
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
5.8
CS / min
5.1
1,078
DMG / min
817
12,439
Gold / game
12,552
83
Heal / min
152
617
DMG Mitigated / min
410
1.1
CC / min
0.8
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Vex vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Vex vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Vex's 33.3%, giving Varus a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Varus controls the early laning stage, but Vex outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Varus needs to press advantages before Vex reaches their power spikes, while Vex should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vex leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus has a strong advantage in this matchup. Vex players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Varus overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Vex vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Varus in League of Legends

Vex is favored during the laning phase against Varus, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Vex holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.8Vex
5.1Varus
Vex edges out Varus by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vex.
Damage
1,078Vex
817Varus
Vex heavily out-damages Varus by 261 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Varus should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Vex's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,439Vex
12,552Varus
Vex and Varus generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 113 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.1Vex
0.8Varus
Vex provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Varus, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Vex coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
700Vex
561Varus
Vex heals and mitigates 139 more damage per minute than Varus, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Vex to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Varus.

Best Vex Build Against Varus

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Vex needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vex against Varus are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. This combination gives Vex an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Varus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vex vs Varus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Varus
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vex early game win rateVex0.0%
Varus early game win rateVarus100.0%
Late Game
Vex
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vex late game win rateVex50.0%
Varus late game win rateVarus50.0%

Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Vex. This lopsided early game means Varus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Vex at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Varus. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Varus has the edge early, but Vex gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Vex Runes Against Varus

Domination rune tree - Vex primary runes vs VarusDomination
Electrocute - best Vex rune vs VarusTaste of Blood - best Vex rune vs VarusGrisly Mementos - best Vex rune vs VarusUltimate Hunter - best Vex rune vs Varus
Sorcery rune tree - Vex secondary runes vs VarusSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Vex rune vs VarusTranscendence - best Vex rune vs Varus
50.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Vex the best tools to compete against Varus in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Vex matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Vex's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Vex build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Vex matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.43%1586.390711,97953.3%55.4%
49.25%1346.492311,72936.2%59.2%
41.90%1056.087211,38939.5%43.5%
53.19%946.093311,40259.0%49.1%
56.67%905.484912,08554.8%57.6%
55.06%896.31,01711,59753.5%56.5%
50.00%806.196811,63247.2%52.3%
51.90%796.383212,02154.5%50.0%
39.19%745.782611,78731.0%44.4%
47.95%736.190411,44742.5%54.5%
61.19%675.993611,93664.3%59.0%
43.94%665.774410,82350.0%39.5%
55.74%616.285311,36558.1%53.3%
66.04%535.81,02812,43468.4%64.7%
50.00%506.381311,93143.5%55.6%
38.78%496.389411,28337.0%40.9%
50.00%486.079810,90155.6%42.9%
56.25%486.390012,82657.1%55.6%
54.35%466.01,04012,83166.7%48.4%
57.14%426.583911,14057.9%56.5%
50.00%426.181411,52250.0%50.0%
35.71%425.988610,60044.0%23.5%
48.72%396.595211,27445.5%52.9%
63.16%386.282710,98356.3%68.2%
56.76%375.983811,24456.3%57.1%
48.65%376.297412,49564.7%35.0%
41.67%365.587211,53537.5%45.0%
44.44%365.782111,49741.2%47.4%
61.76%345.998513,28775.0%57.7%
64.52%315.81,02312,08257.1%70.6%
50.00%306.398511,76853.9%47.1%
46.43%286.192210,28537.5%58.3%
37.04%276.098310,63235.3%40.0%
33.33%246.693011,16042.9%20.0%
52.17%236.362510,44060.0%46.1%
50.00%226.61,03413,49450.0%50.0%
55.00%206.093311,74687.5%33.3%
31.58%195.597312,41266.7%25.0%
55.56%186.485810,93085.7%36.4%
38.89%185.48099,55640.0%37.5%
46.67%155.082410,20944.4%50.0%
42.86%146.094310,48157.1%28.6%
53.85%135.080711,92040.0%62.5%
54.55%117.31,08312,23940.0%66.7%
10.00%106.193211,44716.7%0.0%
70.00%106.184211,04166.7%75.0%
55.56%96.377311,25675.0%40.0%
66.67%96.391211,18480.0%50.0%
55.56%95.71,03911,31725.0%80.0%
55.56%94.387411,74950.0%57.1%
37.50%86.489010,75566.7%20.0%
50.00%85.51,16712,60566.7%40.0%
25.00%85.91,01513,3060.0%33.3%
62.50%85.795511,64250.0%75.0%
62.50%81.96989,52233.3%80.0%
57.14%75.793612,0090.0%80.0%
42.86%75.61,02412,38266.7%25.0%
42.86%76.195112,3240.0%75.0%
28.57%72.25828,9940.0%40.0%
28.57%75.567010,59150.0%20.0%
83.33%61.773410,32066.7%100.0%
50.00%66.01,09210,93950.0%50.0%
83.33%65.591911,65675.0%100.0%
50.00%63.95689,55250.0%50.0%
50.00%64.595611,949100.0%40.0%
33.33%65.81,07812,4390.0%50.0%
0.00%64.462510,3030.0%0.0%
40.00%55.578510,32433.3%50.0%
40.00%52.57899,74766.7%0.0%
40.00%56.41,11514,54250.0%33.3%
60.00%56.01,12311,634100.0%33.3%
40.00%51.95187,85125.0%100.0%
80.00%55.91,07711,31066.7%100.0%
60.00%52.285911,65150.0%66.7%
60.00%55.592011,565100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.31,25614,3880.0%100.0%
0.00%55.31,01813,5090.0%0.0%
20.00%52.591210,0630.0%33.3%
20.00%55.885610,30050.0%0.0%

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Vex vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vex do against Varus in League of Legends?

Varus wins the Vex vs Varus matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Vex's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Vex do against Varus in the early game?

In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Vex with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Varus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vex do against Varus in the late game?

In the late game, Vex takes over the Vex vs Varus matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Vex scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vex vs Varus matchup?

Varus wins the matchup against Vex with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Varus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Vex build against Varus?

The best Vex build against Varus includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vex runes against Varus?

The best Vex runes against Varus use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Vex vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vex counter Varus?

No, Vex struggles against Varus with only a 33.3% win rate. Varus has the advantage in this matchup. Vex players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Varus's lead.

How do I play Vex against Varus?

When playing Vex against Varus, play cautiously and avoid Varus's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Varus in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.