Viktor - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
3.2%

Viktorvs Vex

SMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Viktor vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vex wins with a 55.7% win rate (+11.5%) over Viktor based on 61 games. Vex holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Viktor build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Viktor vs Vex matchup.

Viktor Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Viktor 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 - 44.3% win rateVex(44.3%)
Viktor - 44.3% win rate in this matchup
Viktor
44.3% WR
VS
Vex vs Viktor matchup - 55.7% win rate
Vex
55.7% WR

Who Wins the Viktor vs Vex Matchup?

Vex wins the Viktor vs Vex matchup
Winner
Vex
Matches: 61
44.3%
Win Rate
55.7%
6.9
CS / min
6.2
959
DMG / min
853
11,846
Gold / game
11,365
89
Heal / min
119
628
DMG Mitigated / min
506
0.9
CC / min
1.1
41.9%
Early Game WR
58.1%
46.7%
Late Game WR
53.3%

Viktor vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Viktor vs Vex matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 61 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 55.7% win rate compared to Viktor's 44.3%, giving Vex a 11.5 percentage point advantage. Vex dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Viktor 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 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vex has a strong advantage in this matchup. Viktor players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Vex 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.

Viktor vs Vex 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
6.9Viktor
6.2Vex
Viktor edges out Vex 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 Viktor.
Damage
959Viktor
853Vex
Viktor heavily out-damages Vex by 106 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
11,846Viktor
11,365Vex
Viktor earns 480 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
0.9Viktor
1.1Vex
Both Viktor and Vex provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
717Viktor
624Vex
Viktor heals and mitigates 93 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 Viktor Build Against Vex

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Viktor needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Viktor against Vex are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Viktor an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 60.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Vex. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Viktor vs Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vex
58.1%
+16.1% advantage
Viktor early game win rateViktor41.9%
Vex early game win rateVex58.1%
Late Game
Vex
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Viktor late game win rateViktor46.7%
Vex late game win rateVex53.3%

Vex dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.1% win rate — a 16.1 percentage point lead over Viktor. This lopsided early game means Vex can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Vex is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.3% win rate — 6.7 points above Viktor. Extended games heavily favor Vex, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Viktor Runes Against Vex

Inspiration rune tree - Viktor primary runes vs VexInspiration
First Strike - best Viktor rune vs VexMagical Footwear - best Viktor rune vs VexBiscuit Delivery - best Viktor rune vs VexCosmic Insight - best Viktor rune vs Vex
Sorcery rune tree - Viktor secondary runes vs VexSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Viktor rune vs VexTranscendence - best Viktor rune vs Vex
66.7% WR

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


Viktor matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Viktor'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 Viktor build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Viktor 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
51.22%2057.21,02612,12153.8%49.1%
57.59%1587.195512,32956.9%58.1%
49.21%1266.896211,79450.0%48.5%
50.00%1126.91,00111,11446.4%53.6%
58.18%1107.195612,25062.3%54.4%
52.38%1056.788711,74851.1%53.3%
41.90%1057.099912,57052.8%36.2%
45.63%1036.987611,92243.6%46.9%
48.19%836.990311,69655.0%41.9%
56.63%837.096711,51747.7%66.7%
56.79%816.693310,85756.8%56.8%
53.75%806.793211,64348.6%58.1%
44.30%796.81,09011,34746.5%41.7%
47.44%787.189512,00944.4%50.0%
53.97%636.792911,54857.1%51.4%
50.82%617.096512,44565.2%42.1%
44.26%616.995911,84641.9%46.7%
51.67%607.01,02612,23248.3%54.8%
65.52%587.51,11412,69468.6%60.9%
53.57%566.91,06312,92260.0%50.0%
50.00%567.31,02711,84864.0%38.7%
45.45%557.393010,91151.9%39.3%
55.77%526.81,09710,92751.9%60.0%
50.98%517.093611,47254.5%48.3%
44.00%506.889711,55140.9%46.4%
45.65%467.194311,77935.3%51.7%
50.00%446.990411,13747.6%52.2%
54.55%447.21,07912,69050.0%57.7%
46.51%437.598311,77138.1%54.5%
41.03%397.31,10411,17545.0%36.8%
35.90%397.197011,61838.1%33.3%
51.28%396.696311,23055.6%47.6%
61.76%346.61,17413,41070.0%58.3%
54.55%336.71,02813,60370.0%47.8%
40.63%326.997610,96031.3%50.0%
38.71%316.91,01411,85433.3%43.8%
50.00%307.286311,68150.0%50.0%
56.67%307.291012,35941.7%66.7%
50.00%286.41,01312,18936.4%58.8%
51.85%277.21,18712,19945.5%56.3%
62.96%277.71,13113,09378.6%46.1%
52.00%257.31,09813,06950.0%52.6%
47.83%237.194312,84466.7%41.2%
21.74%236.484111,07733.3%14.3%
52.63%197.51,12113,60250.0%54.5%
64.71%176.790611,49444.4%87.5%
46.67%157.31,09811,39242.9%50.0%
53.33%157.11,13211,46260.0%40.0%
64.29%146.794612,07566.7%60.0%
50.00%146.91,02112,57842.9%57.1%
53.85%137.41,16812,83871.4%33.3%
61.54%137.296112,61483.3%42.9%
53.85%137.21,06411,44133.3%71.4%
63.64%116.81,05013,893100.0%55.6%
36.36%116.789311,4540.0%50.0%
54.55%116.884010,42350.0%66.7%
40.00%106.97178,90233.3%50.0%
44.44%97.397012,43150.0%40.0%
55.56%97.51,25914,1740.0%62.5%
44.44%97.01,02512,54475.0%20.0%
44.44%96.185112,73625.0%60.0%
75.00%87.396612,81660.0%100.0%
50.00%86.71,15610,07860.0%33.3%
37.50%86.398211,71850.0%25.0%
50.00%85.785210,9210.0%80.0%
25.00%86.28189,48850.0%0.0%
83.33%76.91,13710,106100.0%0.0%
57.14%76.592610,13950.0%66.7%
85.71%77.21,05113,60666.7%100.0%
85.71%78.097314,846100.0%75.0%
57.14%77.41,00912,20066.7%50.0%
66.67%66.88679,75075.0%50.0%
66.67%65.81,27012,38175.0%50.0%
66.67%66.378711,358100.0%60.0%
50.00%66.99809,92075.0%0.0%
66.67%66.81,09611,09675.0%50.0%
60.00%56.01,03912,645100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.61,13514,530100.0%33.3%
60.00%57.490610,81533.3%100.0%
60.00%55.777510,89566.7%50.0%

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Viktor vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Viktor do against Vex in League of Legends?

Vex wins the Viktor vs Vex matchup with a 55.7% win rate compared to Viktor's 44.3%, a 11.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 61 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Viktor do against Vex in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Viktor with a 58.1% win rate versus 41.9%. Vex players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Viktor do against Vex in the late game?

In the late game, Vex takes over the Viktor vs Vex matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to 46.7%. Vex scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Viktor vs Vex matchup?

Vex wins the matchup against Viktor with a 55.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.5 percentage point advantage means Vex is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 61 games analyzed.

What is the best Viktor build against Vex?

The best Viktor build against Vex includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Blackfire Torch with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 60.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Viktor runes against Vex?

The best Viktor runes against Vex use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Viktor vs Vex matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Viktor counter Vex?

No, Viktor struggles against Vex with only a 44.3% win rate. Vex has the advantage in this matchup. Viktor players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vex's lead.

How do I play Viktor against Vex?

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