Zoe - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Zoevs Vex

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

Zoe vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Vex wins with a 55.9% win rate (+11.8%) over Zoe based on 34 games. Vex holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Zoe build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zoe vs Vex matchup.

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Zoe Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zoe 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
Zoe - 44.1% win rate in this matchup
Zoe
44.1% WR
VS
Vex vs Zoe matchup - 55.9% win rate
Vex
55.9% WR

Who Wins the Zoe vs Vex Matchup?

Vex wins the Zoe vs Vex matchup
Winner
Vex
Matches: 34
44.1%
Win Rate
55.9%
5.8
CS / min
6.0
847
DMG / min
920
11,137
Gold / game
11,816
105
Heal / min
103
308
DMG Mitigated / min
564
1.2
CC / min
1.0
46.1%
Early Game WR
53.9%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Zoe vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Zoe vs Vex matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 34 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 55.9% win rate compared to Zoe's 44.1%, giving Vex a 11.8 percentage point advantage. Vex dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zoe players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Vex leads by 254 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vex has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zoe 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.

Zoe vs Vex Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Zoe in League of Legends

Vex is favored during the laning phase against Zoe, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Vex holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.8Zoe
6.0Vex
Zoe and Vex farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
847Zoe
920Vex
Vex deals 73 more champion damage per minute than Zoe. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Zoe choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Vex's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,137Zoe
11,816Vex
Vex earns 679 more gold per game than Zoe, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Vex slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.2Zoe
1.0Vex
Both Zoe 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
414Zoe
668Vex
Vex vastly out-sustains Zoe, healing and mitigating 254 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vex can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zoe is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zoe, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zoe Build Against Vex

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Zoe needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zoe against Vex are Luden's Echo, Lich Bane and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Zoe an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Zoe the best chance to compete against Vex. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zoe vs Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vex
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Zoe early game win rateZoe46.1%
Vex early game win rateVex53.9%
Late Game
Vex
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Zoe late game win rateZoe42.9%
Vex late game win rateVex57.1%

Vex dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.9% win rate — a 7.7 percentage point lead over Zoe. 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Zoe. 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. Zoe players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Zoe Runes Against Vex

Domination rune tree - Zoe primary runes vs VexDomination
Dark Harvest - best Zoe rune vs VexSudden Impact - best Zoe rune vs VexGrisly Mementos - best Zoe rune vs VexRelentless Hunter - best Zoe rune vs Vex
Sorcery rune tree - Zoe secondary runes vs VexSorcery
Nimbus Cloak - best Zoe rune vs VexTranscendence - best Zoe rune vs Vex
100.0% WR

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


Zoe matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Zoe'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 Zoe build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Zoe 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
52.32%1515.891411,00053.4%51.3%
55.88%1024.380810,65257.8%54.4%
46.88%965.881211,27634.3%54.1%
45.98%875.488611,53237.5%50.9%
55.70%794.687511,43953.9%56.6%
48.72%785.585611,76346.9%50.0%
45.95%745.794411,28055.6%40.4%
56.34%715.790811,07457.1%55.6%
52.17%695.886611,22158.1%47.4%
43.48%695.684011,39631.0%52.5%
48.39%625.390310,34648.3%48.5%
45.00%605.385211,27933.3%52.8%
49.12%575.987610,85555.6%43.3%
47.37%575.485610,84740.6%56.0%
48.94%471.96839,59352.4%46.1%
44.68%473.480011,20035.7%48.5%
66.67%455.691311,25472.2%63.0%
51.16%435.094810,58866.7%40.0%
57.50%405.592811,93047.1%65.2%
35.90%391.869110,06052.6%20.0%
53.85%395.991611,36935.0%73.7%
41.03%393.772310,01129.4%50.0%
57.89%381.47639,41957.9%57.9%
43.24%375.896012,15446.7%40.9%
48.65%375.688112,10554.5%46.1%
66.67%366.096110,57375.0%56.3%
38.89%365.890412,57333.3%40.7%
62.86%352.07189,58870.6%55.6%
35.29%343.97449,78733.3%36.4%
44.12%345.884711,13746.1%42.9%
61.76%345.387110,95560.0%63.2%
51.52%335.886410,53457.9%42.9%
29.03%316.089511,40440.0%23.8%
53.33%306.390810,53550.0%57.1%
60.00%301.780810,67462.5%59.1%
55.17%295.590011,08563.6%50.0%
42.86%286.21,00011,15957.1%28.6%
57.14%285.898012,65066.7%50.0%
53.85%265.589310,89545.5%60.0%
23.08%266.08959,49617.6%33.3%
38.46%261.66209,90145.5%33.3%
50.00%241.76708,51060.0%33.3%
45.83%242.173310,97444.4%46.7%
62.50%246.01,01313,00355.6%66.7%
54.17%245.689411,31666.7%46.7%
30.43%235.288810,73020.0%38.5%
57.14%212.56698,22863.6%50.0%
47.62%215.696412,12445.5%50.0%
47.62%213.784710,74466.7%40.0%
20.00%203.381311,4550.0%30.8%
60.00%205.074010,26077.8%45.5%
55.00%205.491712,31937.5%66.7%
42.11%191.64678,45044.4%40.0%
57.89%191.771210,20150.0%66.7%
27.78%181.67189,76511.1%44.4%
58.82%176.195311,08975.0%44.4%
35.29%172.170110,09475.0%23.1%
43.75%162.65998,13330.0%66.7%
43.75%164.174311,53550.0%41.7%
33.33%151.47709,89440.0%30.0%
73.33%155.01,06412,03180.0%70.0%
35.71%141.36689,31437.5%33.3%
46.15%135.99269,92162.5%20.0%
69.23%135.492612,54150.0%77.8%
61.54%131.56399,849100.0%37.5%
46.15%132.986310,72133.3%57.1%
46.15%131.556410,05633.3%57.1%
53.85%132.17409,89740.0%62.5%
41.67%121.57399,09175.0%25.0%
81.82%113.072110,662100.0%75.0%
40.00%104.786310,3290.0%57.1%
30.00%104.889711,26350.0%25.0%
50.00%105.51,05613,0630.0%55.6%
22.22%95.071710,66033.3%16.7%
50.00%86.087312,3190.0%66.7%
62.50%81.659510,27380.0%33.3%
57.14%75.974412,40766.7%50.0%
42.86%75.81,18413,4260.0%60.0%
57.14%74.872311,31166.7%50.0%
57.14%71.37828,951100.0%40.0%
57.14%71.36169,11050.0%66.7%
28.57%76.11,07412,8530.0%40.0%
33.33%65.77319,43266.7%0.0%
16.67%61.25806,6560.0%33.3%
16.67%64.59118,72233.3%0.0%
66.67%65.16879,18566.7%66.7%
50.00%65.78559,61633.3%66.7%
0.00%65.27179,7150.0%0.0%
60.00%54.79968,75866.7%50.0%
80.00%55.394711,156100.0%50.0%
20.00%55.781011,5700.0%33.3%
20.00%56.077210,15850.0%0.0%
40.00%55.287012,0140.0%66.7%

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Zoe vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zoe do against Vex in League of Legends?

Vex wins the Zoe vs Vex matchup with a 55.9% win rate compared to Zoe's 44.1%, a 11.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 34 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Zoe do against Vex in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Zoe with a 53.9% win rate versus 46.1%. Vex players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Zoe do against Vex in the late game?

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

Who wins the Zoe vs Vex matchup?

Vex wins the matchup against Zoe with a 55.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 11.8 percentage point advantage means Vex is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 34 games analyzed.

What is the best Zoe build against Vex?

The best Zoe build against Vex includes Luden's Echo, Lich Bane, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 33.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Zoe runes against Vex?

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

Does Zoe counter Vex?

No, Zoe struggles against Vex with only a 44.1% win rate. Vex has the advantage in this matchup. Zoe players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vex's lead.

How do I play Zoe against Vex?

When playing Zoe 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.