Ziggs - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.9%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Ziggsvs Vex

AMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ziggs vs Vex is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ziggs wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Vex based on 8 games. Ziggs wins the early laning phase while Vex scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ziggs build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ziggs vs Vex matchup.

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Ziggs Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ziggs 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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Ziggs - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Ziggs
50.0% WR
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Vex vs Ziggs matchup - 50.0% win rate
Vex
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Ziggs vs Vex Matchup?

Ziggs wins the Ziggs vs Vex matchup
Winner
Ziggs
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.7
CS / min
5.7
1,211
DMG / min
831
10,789
Gold / game
9,360
82
Heal / min
114
298
DMG Mitigated / min
486
0.5
CC / min
0.8
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Ziggs vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Ziggs vs Vex matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Ziggs wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Vex's 50.0%, giving Ziggs a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ziggs controls the early laning stage, but Vex outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ziggs needs to press advantages before Vex reaches their power spikes, while Vex should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vex leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ziggs has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Vex'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.

Ziggs vs Vex 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
6.7Ziggs
5.7Vex
Ziggs significantly out-farms Vex by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 16 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Ziggs 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
1,211Ziggs
831Vex
Ziggs heavily out-damages Vex by 381 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
10,789Ziggs
9,360Vex
Ziggs generates a commanding 1,428 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
0.5Ziggs
0.8Vex
Vex provides 0.3 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
381Ziggs
600Vex
Vex vastly out-sustains Ziggs, healing and mitigating 219 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 Ziggs Build Against Vex

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Ziggs needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ziggs against Vex are Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment and Shadowflame. This combination gives Ziggs an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Vex. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ziggs vs Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ziggs
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Ziggs early game win rateZiggs60.0%
Vex early game win rateVex40.0%
Late Game
Vex
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ziggs late game win rateZiggs33.3%
Vex late game win rateVex66.7%

Ziggs dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Vex. This lopsided early game means Ziggs 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Ziggs. Extended games heavily favor Vex, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Ziggs must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Vex reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Vex 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 Ziggs Runes Against Vex

Sorcery rune tree - Ziggs primary runes vs VexSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Ziggs rune vs VexManaflow Band - best Ziggs rune vs VexTranscendence - best Ziggs rune vs VexScorch - best Ziggs rune vs Vex
Inspiration rune tree - Ziggs secondary runes vs VexInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Ziggs rune vs VexMagical Footwear - best Ziggs rune vs Vex
100.0% WR

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


Ziggs matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Ziggs'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 Ziggs build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ziggs matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
58.33%2526.91,00212,54271.3%50.6%
49.55%2206.41,01912,24257.8%43.9%
56.35%1266.81,02613,87348.4%59.0%
53.78%1196.899811,84257.7%50.8%
46.88%966.992410,73751.9%40.9%
47.31%936.51,07312,70144.1%49.1%
49.35%777.095912,55848.5%50.0%
53.42%737.21,00912,12251.6%54.8%
55.22%676.798712,82542.3%63.4%
50.00%607.11,03013,25370.8%36.1%
52.54%596.291010,38656.3%48.1%
47.27%556.698413,21960.0%42.5%
64.81%546.41,03311,91156.5%71.0%
50.00%546.81,03514,17163.6%46.5%
52.83%536.998212,86166.7%41.4%
48.94%476.81,08012,21647.4%50.0%
42.22%456.21,01013,33975.0%35.1%
44.19%436.91,07912,57150.0%40.0%
39.02%417.51,00612,44538.5%39.3%
50.00%384.696012,41642.9%51.6%
37.84%376.490211,11421.4%47.8%
51.43%357.01,02713,14254.5%50.0%
48.57%357.21,07012,22450.0%47.1%
40.00%356.61,08612,57313.3%60.0%
41.18%345.094311,90238.5%42.9%
56.25%327.21,05411,83152.9%60.0%
57.14%286.81,04112,44275.0%50.0%
35.71%286.61,07712,44822.2%42.1%
56.00%256.31,04213,56937.5%64.7%
56.00%256.41,21112,54650.0%58.8%
50.00%246.51,00910,42250.0%50.0%
31.82%226.985211,55944.4%23.1%
45.45%226.61,10413,48683.3%31.3%
57.14%216.790512,68440.0%62.5%
52.38%217.31,03313,56460.0%45.5%
45.00%206.51,14513,86560.0%40.0%
23.53%176.51,04013,4480.0%33.3%
58.82%176.487010,67244.4%75.0%
52.94%176.099510,77962.5%44.4%
76.47%176.392510,29071.4%80.0%
70.59%176.51,13315,07071.4%70.0%
52.94%177.41,08113,92766.7%45.5%
53.33%156.596811,50840.0%60.0%
57.14%146.41,08511,256100.0%25.0%
76.92%135.71,26915,432100.0%75.0%
53.85%136.81,21712,54440.0%62.5%
33.33%126.91,07010,34733.3%33.3%
41.67%126.81,13415,42360.0%28.6%
33.33%125.597210,99466.7%22.2%
63.64%115.796412,2180.0%70.0%
45.45%117.093810,46128.6%75.0%
45.45%115.91,3166,63950.0%33.3%
30.00%105.583814,4620.0%37.5%
60.00%107.284411,65566.7%57.1%
70.00%106.61,03213,967100.0%57.1%
50.00%103.11,02810,27442.9%66.7%
55.56%96.587611,4980.0%83.3%
33.33%96.786612,27533.3%33.3%
50.00%86.58218,37742.9%100.0%
50.00%86.891811,42860.0%33.3%
37.50%86.882311,29240.0%33.3%
50.00%86.71,21110,78960.0%33.3%
62.50%83.994510,24050.0%75.0%
14.29%72.493910,6070.0%25.0%
42.86%77.180810,8190.0%60.0%
57.14%78.11,0088,56866.7%0.0%
28.57%76.11,14215,029100.0%16.7%
71.43%76.694811,52950.0%100.0%
71.43%77.093211,28275.0%66.7%
42.86%77.71,26912,642100.0%20.0%
42.86%74.91,14813,659100.0%33.3%
57.14%76.71,37814,32850.0%60.0%
16.67%63.998613,0620.0%16.7%
16.67%66.11,1548,7310.0%33.3%
20.00%56.25926,64633.3%0.0%
80.00%56.380411,86250.0%100.0%
80.00%56.41,13014,15650.0%100.0%
20.00%56.595711,742100.0%0.0%
80.00%56.91,25312,330100.0%66.7%
40.00%56.51,08912,8660.0%50.0%
60.00%57.080210,27175.0%0.0%

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Ziggs vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ziggs do against Vex in League of Legends?

Ziggs wins the Ziggs vs Vex matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Vex's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ziggs do against Vex in the early game?

In the early game, Ziggs has the advantage against Vex with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Ziggs players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ziggs do against Vex in the late game?

In the late game, Vex takes over the Ziggs vs Vex matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Vex scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ziggs vs Vex matchup?

Ziggs wins the matchup against Vex with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Ziggs is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Ziggs build against Vex?

The best Ziggs build against Vex includes Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ziggs runes against Vex?

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

Does Ziggs counter Vex?

Yes, Ziggs has a favorable matchup against Vex with a 50.0% win rate. Ziggs slightly edges out Vex in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Ziggs against Vex?

When playing Ziggs against Vex, 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.