Vex - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.8%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Vexvs Viktor

AMage
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vex vs Viktor is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Viktor wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Vex based on 25 games. Viktor holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Vex build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vex vs Viktor matchup.

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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.

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Vex - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Vex
40.0% WR
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Viktor vs Vex matchup - 60.0% win rate
Viktor
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Vex vs Viktor Matchup?

Viktor wins the Vex vs Viktor matchup
Winner
Viktor
Matches: 25
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.3
CS / min
7.3
826
DMG / min
1,004
11,186
Gold / game
11,769
108
Heal / min
75
461
DMG Mitigated / min
559
1.0
CC / min
0.9
38.5%
Early Game WR
61.5%
41.7%
Late Game WR
58.3%

Vex vs Viktor Matchup Summary

The Vex vs Viktor matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 25 recent matches analyzed, Viktor wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vex's 40.0%, giving Viktor a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Viktor dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vex players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Viktor leads by 178 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Viktor 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 Viktor 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 Viktor Laning Phase Breakdown

Viktor wins the laning phase against Vex in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.3Vex
7.3Viktor
Viktor significantly out-farms Vex by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Viktor a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Vex players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
826Vex
1,004Viktor
Viktor heavily out-damages Vex by 178 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vex should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Viktor's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,186Vex
11,769Viktor
Viktor earns 583 more gold per game than Vex, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Viktor slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Vex
0.9Viktor
Both Vex and Viktor provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
569Vex
633Viktor
Viktor heals and mitigates 65 more damage per minute than Vex, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Viktor to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Vex.

Best Vex Build Against Viktor

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Viktor, providing the mobility and stats Vex needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vex against Viktor 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 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Viktor. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vex vs Viktor matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Viktor
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Vex early game win rateVex38.5%
Viktor early game win rateViktor61.5%
Late Game
Viktor
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Vex late game win rateVex41.7%
Viktor late game win rateViktor58.3%

Viktor dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.5% win rate — a 23.1 percentage point lead over Vex. This lopsided early game means Viktor can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Viktor is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Vex. Extended games heavily favor Viktor, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Viktor holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Vex players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Vex Runes Against Viktor

Domination rune tree - Vex primary runes vs ViktorDomination
Dark Harvest - best Vex rune vs ViktorSudden Impact - best Vex rune vs ViktorGrisly Mementos - best Vex rune vs ViktorTreasure Hunter - best Vex rune vs Viktor
Inspiration rune tree - Vex secondary runes vs ViktorInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Vex rune vs ViktorCosmic Insight - best Vex rune vs Viktor
100.0% WR

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


Vex matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.22%1805.81,00411,67350.6%53.7%
42.62%616.193211,25861.5%28.6%
37.04%545.98309,86629.6%44.4%
50.00%406.391812,57346.1%51.9%
57.89%386.31,05912,05568.8%50.0%
36.84%386.11,03611,99037.5%36.4%
52.78%366.285511,96161.5%47.8%
58.33%366.295512,39653.9%60.9%
45.45%335.893410,94545.5%45.5%
57.14%286.293612,34754.5%58.8%
35.71%286.398412,73827.3%41.2%
42.86%285.785110,61045.5%41.2%
55.56%275.81,09912,54922.2%72.2%
40.00%256.382611,18638.5%41.7%
56.00%256.186412,54325.0%61.9%
62.50%246.389612,44750.0%66.7%
39.13%235.688212,41566.7%29.4%
59.09%226.11,11714,08675.0%50.0%
22.73%225.667910,34120.0%25.0%
50.00%205.983911,58450.0%50.0%
66.67%185.894913,07470.0%62.5%
68.75%166.387811,38677.8%57.1%
62.50%166.11,05912,50660.0%63.6%
26.67%155.794311,32816.7%33.3%
35.71%145.890211,21040.0%33.3%
53.85%135.885611,84940.0%62.5%
16.67%126.396811,44525.0%12.5%
54.55%116.084611,94750.0%57.1%
72.73%116.31,08810,56466.7%80.0%
30.00%106.593111,61425.0%33.3%
30.00%106.399912,21033.3%28.6%
60.00%106.489411,04960.0%60.0%
40.00%105.190110,80250.0%33.3%
70.00%106.11,04612,95766.7%75.0%
44.44%96.880712,3320.0%80.0%
50.00%85.193712,44833.3%60.0%
50.00%84.393611,84433.3%60.0%
75.00%86.11,04111,081100.0%0.0%
85.71%74.37388,78380.0%100.0%
42.86%76.077910,80933.3%50.0%
28.57%76.271411,0610.0%66.7%
42.86%76.199911,20533.3%50.0%
33.33%64.392910,86033.3%33.3%
66.67%65.51,03112,78433.3%100.0%
66.67%64.781811,573100.0%50.0%
33.33%66.179912,6360.0%50.0%
40.00%56.797511,8800.0%66.7%
80.00%57.089212,214100.0%66.7%
60.00%57.599911,242100.0%0.0%

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Vex vs Viktor - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vex do against Viktor in League of Legends?

Viktor wins the Vex vs Viktor matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vex's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 25 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Vex do against Viktor in the early game?

In the early game, Viktor has the advantage against Vex with a 61.5% win rate versus 38.5%. Viktor players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vex do against Viktor in the late game?

In the late game, Viktor takes over the Vex vs Viktor matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Viktor scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vex vs Viktor matchup?

Viktor wins the matchup against Vex with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Viktor is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 25 games analyzed.

What is the best Vex build against Viktor?

The best Vex build against Viktor includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Viktor?

The best Vex runes against Viktor use the Domination primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Vex vs Viktor matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vex counter Viktor?

No, Vex struggles against Viktor with only a 40.0% win rate. Viktor has the advantage in this matchup. Vex players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Viktor's lead.

How do I play Vex against Viktor?

When playing Vex against Viktor, play cautiously and avoid Viktor's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Viktor has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.