Vexvs Zed
Vex vs Zed is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Zed wins with a 55.8% win rate (+11.6%) over Vex based on 86 games. Zed 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 Zed 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.
Zed(44.2%)Who Wins the Vex vs Zed Matchup?
Vex vs Zed Matchup Summary
The Vex vs Zed matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 86 recent matches analyzed, Zed wins with a 55.8% win rate compared to Vex's 44.2%, giving Zed a 11.6 percentage point advantage. Zed 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 crowd control, where Vex leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zed 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 Zed 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 Zed Laning Phase Breakdown
Zed is favored during the laning phase against Vex, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Zed holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Vex Build Against Zed
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Zed, providing the mobility and stats Vex needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vex against Zed are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Vex an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 55.0% win rate across 20 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Zed. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vex vs Zed matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Vex41.5%Zed58.5%Vex46.7%Zed53.3%Zed dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.5% win rate — a 17.1 percentage point lead over Vex. This lopsided early game means Zed can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Zed is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.3% win rate — 6.7 points above Vex. Extended games heavily favor Zed, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Zed 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 Zed
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Vex the best tools to compete against Zed in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Vex matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.85% | 208 | 6.3 | 893 | 11,812 | 59.8% | 48.6% | |
| 51.63% | 184 | 6.1 | 928 | 11,429 | 48.4% | 55.1% | |
| 45.67% | 127 | 6.0 | 884 | 11,591 | 46.3% | 45.2% | |
| 55.37% | 121 | 6.0 | 949 | 11,612 | 51.0% | 58.6% | |
| 56.03% | 116 | 6.3 | 1,019 | 11,405 | 55.2% | 57.1% | |
| 51.40% | 107 | 5.9 | 896 | 11,640 | 46.5% | 57.1% | |
| 53.00% | 100 | 6.1 | 850 | 12,072 | 62.5% | 46.7% | |
| 53.68% | 95 | 6.1 | 915 | 11,797 | 55.1% | 52.2% | |
| 44.19% | 86 | 6.0 | 855 | 11,480 | 41.5% | 46.7% | |
| 42.17% | 83 | 6.0 | 809 | 11,369 | 45.7% | 39.6% | |
| 61.54% | 78 | 5.9 | 956 | 11,806 | 59.4% | 63.0% | |
| 46.67% | 75 | 5.9 | 849 | 11,498 | 47.2% | 46.1% | |
| 41.43% | 70 | 5.6 | 693 | 9,778 | 51.3% | 29.0% | |
| 37.70% | 61 | 6.0 | 1,011 | 11,761 | 33.3% | 40.5% | |
| 37.29% | 59 | 6.0 | 891 | 10,853 | 34.6% | 39.4% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 6.2 | 872 | 12,023 | 50.0% | 46.9% | |
| 36.36% | 55 | 5.8 | 869 | 12,389 | 43.8% | 33.3% | |
| 47.27% | 55 | 6.0 | 877 | 11,688 | 48.0% | 46.7% | |
| 37.04% | 54 | 5.8 | 818 | 11,388 | 37.5% | 36.7% | |
| 44.44% | 54 | 5.5 | 916 | 11,277 | 45.0% | 44.1% | |
| 49.06% | 53 | 5.9 | 995 | 12,585 | 45.5% | 51.6% | |
| 44.23% | 52 | 6.9 | 935 | 11,543 | 35.5% | 57.1% | |
| 65.31% | 49 | 6.2 | 942 | 12,659 | 83.3% | 54.8% | |
| 42.22% | 45 | 5.5 | 888 | 12,138 | 52.6% | 34.6% | |
| 40.91% | 44 | 6.0 | 816 | 11,108 | 38.1% | 43.5% | |
| 50.00% | 42 | 6.0 | 890 | 11,656 | 42.1% | 56.5% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 5.8 | 906 | 11,907 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 6.2 | 997 | 12,283 | 40.0% | 42.1% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 6.5 | 869 | 11,214 | 23.5% | 60.0% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 6.1 | 885 | 11,771 | 50.0% | 52.9% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 5.6 | 989 | 11,169 | 45.5% | 47.4% | |
| 60.00% | 30 | 6.1 | 989 | 10,779 | 77.8% | 33.3% | |
| 62.07% | 29 | 5.5 | 785 | 11,240 | 53.9% | 68.8% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 5.7 | 870 | 11,347 | 58.3% | 57.1% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 5.9 | 955 | 11,960 | 54.5% | 57.1% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 5.3 | 899 | 11,591 | 54.5% | 61.5% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 6.2 | 914 | 10,955 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 6.0 | 916 | 12,632 | 62.5% | 53.9% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.3 | 939 | 12,531 | 42.9% | 54.5% | |
| 27.78% | 18 | 6.4 | 1,080 | 14,071 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 6.2 | 888 | 9,627 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 23.53% | 17 | 6.4 | 1,081 | 10,779 | 37.5% | 11.1% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 6.0 | 1,015 | 13,943 | 66.7% | 23.1% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.0 | 758 | 12,353 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.2 | 1,073 | 12,434 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 6.6 | 740 | 11,505 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 6.2 | 925 | 10,788 | 14.3% | 33.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.0 | 994 | 12,699 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.6 | 987 | 11,729 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.8 | 1,181 | 11,971 | 62.5% | 33.3% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 5.2 | 914 | 11,481 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.0 | 791 | 11,121 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.0 | 836 | 11,773 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 877 | 12,071 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 950 | 10,603 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 869 | 9,585 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 873 | 11,982 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.0 | 813 | 12,340 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 5.0 | 889 | 10,843 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.6 | 923 | 12,603 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 5.6 | 777 | 13,040 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.9 | 906 | 11,566 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.9 | 1,028 | 13,730 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.0 | 1,029 | 13,114 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.9 | 1,139 | 12,594 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.6 | 895 | 10,281 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 2.8 | 730 | 8,995 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.5 | 944 | 11,393 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.9 | 907 | 10,398 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.6 | 871 | 12,149 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.2 | 898 | 11,699 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.4 | 727 | 11,156 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 1,249 | 13,045 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 1,113 | 14,067 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 864 | 12,245 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.4 | 711 | 11,281 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 1,180 | 13,354 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 727 | 6,217 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 1,061 | 12,741 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 1,114 | 16,488 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 1,269 | 14,263 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 929 | 10,533 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 1,143 | 13,683 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
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Vex vs Zed - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Vex do against Zed in League of Legends?
Zed wins the Vex vs Zed matchup with a 55.8% win rate compared to Vex's 44.2%, a 11.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 86 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Vex do against Zed in the early game?
In the early game, Zed has the advantage against Vex with a 58.5% win rate versus 41.5%. Zed players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Vex do against Zed in the late game?
In the late game, Zed takes over the Vex vs Zed matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to 46.7%. Zed scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Vex vs Zed matchup?
Zed wins the matchup against Vex with a 55.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 11.6 percentage point advantage means Zed is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 86 games analyzed.
What is the best Vex build against Zed?
The best Vex build against Zed includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 55.0% 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 Zed?
The best Vex runes against Zed use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 47.2% win rate in the Vex vs Zed matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Vex counter Zed?
No, Vex struggles against Zed with only a 44.2% win rate. Zed has the advantage in this matchup. Vex players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zed's lead.
How do I play Vex against Zed?
When playing Vex against Zed, play cautiously and avoid Zed's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Zed has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.