Vex - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Vexvs Ziggs

FMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vex vs Ziggs is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Vex wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Ziggs based on 18 games. Vex wins the early laning phase while Ziggs scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vex build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vex vs Ziggs matchup.

MetaBot Desktop
Live In-Game Overlays
Join Our Discord
Bug reports, feature requests & developer chat
Join Discord

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
Vex - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Vex
50.0% WR
VS
Ziggs vs Vex matchup - 50.0% win rate
Ziggs
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Vex vs Ziggs Matchup?

Vex wins the Vex vs Ziggs matchup
Winner
Vex
Matches: 18
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.1
CS / min
6.6
914
DMG / min
1,109
13,491
Gold / game
14,347
128
Heal / min
66
505
DMG Mitigated / min
326
0.9
CC / min
0.6
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Vex vs Ziggs Matchup Summary

The Vex vs Ziggs matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Ziggs's 50.0%, giving Vex a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vex controls the early laning stage, but Ziggs outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vex needs to press advantages before Ziggs reaches their power spikes, while Ziggs should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vex leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vex has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Ziggs's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Vex vs Ziggs Laning Phase Breakdown

Ziggs wins the laning phase against Vex in League of Legends

Ziggs is favored during the laning phase against Vex, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ziggs holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.1Vex
6.6Ziggs
Ziggs edges out Vex by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ziggs.
Damage
914Vex
1,109Ziggs
Ziggs heavily out-damages Vex by 195 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 Ziggs's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,491Vex
14,347Ziggs
Ziggs generates a commanding 856 more gold per game than Vex. This substantial economic advantage means Ziggs consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vex should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Vex
0.6Ziggs
Vex provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ziggs, 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
633Vex
393Ziggs
Vex vastly out-sustains Ziggs, healing and mitigating 240 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vex can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ziggs is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ziggs, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vex Build Against Ziggs

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ziggs, providing the mobility and stats Vex needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vex against Ziggs are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge 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 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ziggs. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vex vs Ziggs matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vex
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Vex early game win rateVex75.0%
Ziggs early game win rateZiggs25.0%
Late Game
Ziggs
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Vex late game win rateVex42.9%
Ziggs late game win rateZiggs57.1%

Vex dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Ziggs. This lopsided early game means Vex can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ziggs is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Vex. Extended games heavily favor Ziggs, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Vex must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Ziggs reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ziggs survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Vex Runes Against Ziggs

Domination rune tree - Vex primary runes vs ZiggsDomination
Electrocute - best Vex rune vs ZiggsTaste of Blood - best Vex rune vs ZiggsGrisly Mementos - best Vex rune vs ZiggsUltimate Hunter - best Vex rune vs Ziggs
Sorcery rune tree - Vex secondary runes vs ZiggsSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Vex rune vs ZiggsTranscendence - best Vex rune vs Ziggs
100.0% WR

The Domination primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Vex maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Ziggs.


Vex matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.95%1646.390410,88348.1%45.9%
52.83%1596.088611,35347.7%56.4%
46.27%1346.086911,78548.2%44.9%
46.83%1265.989911,56148.3%45.5%
53.60%1256.092810,95353.9%53.3%
51.26%1196.098311,23561.4%41.9%
41.12%1075.891912,36554.5%35.1%
41.35%1045.682011,04840.8%41.8%
46.15%916.296011,70534.2%54.7%
50.00%866.184111,12955.6%46.0%
56.47%856.089612,63448.3%60.7%
46.67%756.01,00911,67059.3%39.6%
56.16%735.897811,24354.3%57.9%
43.28%675.987312,41244.0%42.9%
55.56%636.095912,43058.3%53.9%
47.46%596.294612,37454.2%42.9%
44.07%596.597412,23245.5%43.2%
53.45%585.91,07612,24440.9%61.1%
49.12%575.584410,96556.5%44.1%
46.00%505.977710,72756.0%36.0%
58.00%505.885310,81654.2%61.5%
64.00%506.294011,97860.9%66.7%
50.00%446.293811,39372.2%34.6%
41.86%436.184911,33438.1%45.5%
51.16%435.984712,18358.8%46.1%
57.50%405.595812,39372.7%51.7%
60.53%386.21,03313,01162.5%59.1%
50.00%366.289610,30660.0%37.5%
50.00%366.294012,37768.8%35.0%
55.88%346.092011,81653.9%57.1%
48.48%336.11,00411,12150.0%47.1%
50.00%326.61,07311,90450.0%50.0%
54.84%316.098513,02040.0%61.9%
44.83%296.599612,04263.6%33.3%
55.17%296.199213,73166.7%50.0%
65.52%296.293211,07873.3%57.1%
50.00%286.295911,36350.0%50.0%
50.00%224.876810,85050.0%50.0%
47.62%216.094611,21342.9%50.0%
47.62%216.381110,57853.9%37.5%
52.63%196.388510,32661.5%33.3%
57.89%196.198712,18587.5%36.4%
50.00%186.191413,49175.0%42.9%
60.00%156.399312,06740.0%70.0%
66.67%155.47909,29860.0%80.0%
35.71%145.669510,79616.7%50.0%
38.46%134.078110,84457.1%16.7%
58.33%125.385811,56550.0%66.7%
63.64%116.297113,08250.0%66.7%
40.00%106.39779,77242.9%33.3%
40.00%105.699012,33350.0%37.5%
20.00%106.588912,23825.0%16.7%
60.00%105.797712,75466.7%57.1%
50.00%105.189913,27533.3%57.1%
70.00%105.595613,22360.0%80.0%
20.00%105.78219,50133.3%0.0%
55.56%96.47069,88060.0%50.0%
66.67%96.48239,20680.0%50.0%
50.00%85.588712,89660.0%33.3%
37.50%82.595610,65150.0%25.0%
25.00%85.686911,8080.0%33.3%
62.50%85.98698,35166.7%50.0%
62.50%85.41,25611,27666.7%60.0%
62.50%85.083613,177100.0%50.0%
71.43%74.473710,107100.0%60.0%
42.86%76.61,11513,628100.0%20.0%
57.14%75.81,34513,00550.0%66.7%
66.67%66.190413,4270.0%80.0%
33.33%65.485912,2570.0%50.0%
100.00%55.21,03215,077100.0%100.0%
20.00%52.264710,4350.0%33.3%
60.00%53.581111,19266.7%50.0%
60.00%51.970111,13033.3%100.0%
40.00%56.47224,47425.0%100.0%
40.00%56.56457,92425.0%100.0%
40.00%54.768311,125100.0%0.0%

Get the MetaBot Desktop App

Level up your gameplay with real-time overlays, automatic game detection, and instant stats — all on your desktop.

In-game overlaysAuto game detectionMulti-game supportPersonal dashboard
Download NowFree download
🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

Vex vs Ziggs - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vex do against Ziggs in League of Legends?

Vex wins the Vex vs Ziggs matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Ziggs's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Vex do against Ziggs in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Ziggs with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Vex players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vex do against Ziggs in the late game?

In the late game, Ziggs takes over the Vex vs Ziggs matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Ziggs scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vex vs Ziggs matchup?

Vex wins the matchup against Ziggs with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Vex is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Vex build against Ziggs?

The best Vex build against Ziggs includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Ziggs?

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

Does Vex counter Ziggs?

Yes, Vex has a favorable matchup against Ziggs with a 50.0% win rate. Vex slightly edges out Ziggs in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Vex against Ziggs?

When playing Vex against Ziggs, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.