Zedvs Vex
Zed vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Vex wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Zed based on 28 games. Vex holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Zed build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zed vs Vex matchup.
Zed Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zed 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.
Who Wins the Zed vs Vex Matchup?
Zed vs Vex Matchup Summary
The Zed vs Vex matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 28 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Zed's 42.9%, giving Vex a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Vex dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zed 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. Vex has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zed 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.
Zed vs Vex Laning Phase Breakdown
Zed is favored during the laning phase against Vex, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Zed holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Zed Build Against Vex
Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Zed needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zed against Vex are Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc and Serylda's Grudge. This combination gives Zed an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 57.1% win rate across 7 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 Zed vs Vex matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Zed45.5%
Vex54.5%Zed41.2%Vex58.8%Vex dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.5% win rate — a 9.1 percentage point lead over Zed. 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 58.8% win rate — 17.6 points above Zed. 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. Zed players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Zed Runes Against Vex
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Zed the best tools to compete against Vex in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Zed matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Zed'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 Zed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.61% | 203 | 5.5 | 1,047 | 13,343 | 52.6% | 63.8% | |
| 36.36% | 77 | 6.2 | 909 | 11,936 | 40.0% | 31.3% | |
| 47.95% | 73 | 6.1 | 951 | 12,279 | 48.5% | 47.5% | |
| 53.57% | 56 | 5.2 | 1,029 | 13,198 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 59.62% | 52 | 6.3 | 1,008 | 12,604 | 65.2% | 55.2% | |
| 53.85% | 52 | 6.2 | 1,093 | 13,656 | 63.2% | 48.5% | |
| 49.02% | 51 | 6.1 | 931 | 13,373 | 50.0% | 48.6% | |
| 42.22% | 45 | 6.5 | 965 | 12,620 | 36.4% | 47.8% | |
| 48.89% | 45 | 6.0 | 1,072 | 13,458 | 62.5% | 41.4% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 5.5 | 1,012 | 12,368 | 60.0% | 45.0% | |
| 55.00% | 40 | 5.0 | 911 | 12,960 | 43.8% | 62.5% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 6.0 | 1,058 | 14,376 | 53.9% | 46.1% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 5.8 | 945 | 12,948 | 62.5% | 42.9% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 5.7 | 797 | 11,599 | 57.1% | 61.1% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 4.3 | 887 | 11,236 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 6.3 | 1,008 | 13,397 | 61.5% | 57.9% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 6.1 | 1,029 | 13,453 | 46.7% | 57.1% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 6.6 | 974 | 13,801 | 53.9% | 62.5% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 6.5 | 937 | 13,217 | 58.3% | 68.8% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 5.9 | 817 | 12,813 | 40.0% | 38.9% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 5.9 | 944 | 13,081 | 45.5% | 41.2% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 5.3 | 896 | 12,381 | 35.7% | 41.7% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 4.9 | 935 | 14,587 | 75.0% | 52.9% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 6.0 | 946 | 11,900 | 50.0% | 69.2% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 6.3 | 1,050 | 12,170 | 70.0% | 64.3% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 5.8 | 975 | 15,118 | 75.0% | 63.2% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 5.7 | 950 | 12,724 | 50.0% | 35.7% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 1.6 | 817 | 12,981 | 37.5% | 30.8% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 5.9 | 861 | 11,555 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.1 | 843 | 14,556 | 66.7% | 46.1% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 5.1 | 862 | 11,518 | 70.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.3 | 907 | 10,679 | 45.5% | 28.6% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 5.8 | 921 | 11,798 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 5.2 | 975 | 12,541 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.0 | 723 | 13,228 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 2.0 | 767 | 11,908 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.3 | 904 | 12,527 | 42.9% | 57.1% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.4 | 1,113 | 13,458 | 44.4% | 0.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.1 | 1,032 | 13,229 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 4.6 | 973 | 11,634 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.0 | 1,198 | 15,540 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 5.7 | 1,063 | 13,606 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 3.3 | 872 | 13,343 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.2 | 1,045 | 12,387 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 4.6 | 940 | 11,466 | 57.1% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.4 | 782 | 10,359 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 921 | 14,905 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 899 | 12,300 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 1,198 | 14,493 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 840 | 11,477 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.9 | 723 | 12,698 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.5 | 1,136 | 16,850 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.9 | 774 | 10,226 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.8 | 941 | 15,989 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.0 | 863 | 13,236 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.9 | 1,081 | 16,690 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.3 | 827 | 13,464 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 7.0 | 921 | 13,539 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.0 | 696 | 13,350 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 674 | 10,815 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 948 | 13,819 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.5 | 938 | 12,750 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 7 | 6.2 | 622 | 9,985 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.8 | 905 | 14,036 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.9 | 1,001 | 13,739 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.0 | 816 | 11,175 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.1 | 932 | 14,063 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.0 | 994 | 15,834 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.4 | 1,250 | 17,115 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.4 | 854 | 14,860 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.1 | 1,007 | 12,850 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.9 | 800 | 12,513 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.7 | 1,084 | 15,189 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.0 | 845 | 10,836 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.6 | 1,089 | 12,850 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.6 | 692 | 13,805 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.3 | 1,308 | 15,429 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 1,031 | 6,652 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 1,032 | 12,720 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 904 | 11,777 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 939 | 13,309 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 915 | 11,602 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 795 | 10,822 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 812 | 11,678 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 867 | 12,786 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 898 | 18,212 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
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Zed vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Zed do against Vex in League of Legends?
Vex wins the Zed vs Vex matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Zed's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 28 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Zed do against Vex in the early game?
In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Zed with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. Vex players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Zed do against Vex in the late game?
In the late game, Vex takes over the Zed vs Vex matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to 41.2%. Vex scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Zed vs Vex matchup?
Vex wins the matchup against Zed with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Vex is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 28 games analyzed.
What is the best Zed build against Vex?
The best Zed build against Vex includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge with Immortal Path. This build achieves a 57.1% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Zed runes against Vex?
The best Zed runes against Vex use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Zed vs Vex matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Zed counter Vex?
No, Zed struggles against Vex with only a 42.9% win rate. Vex has the advantage in this matchup. Zed players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vex's lead.
How do I play Zed against Vex?
When playing Zed 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.