Zyra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Zyravs Vex

SMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zyra vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vex wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Zyra based on 13 games. Zyra wins the early laning phase while Vex scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zyra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zyra vs Vex matchup.

Zyra Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zyra 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 - 46.1% win rateVex(46.1%)
Zyra - 46.1% win rate in this matchup
Zyra
46.1% WR
VS
Vex vs Zyra matchup - 53.9% win rate
Vex
53.9% WR

Who Wins the Zyra vs Vex Matchup?

Vex wins the Zyra vs Vex matchup
Winner
Vex
Matches: 13
46.1%
Win Rate
53.9%
4.6
CS / min
5.0
806
DMG / min
807
11,351
Gold / game
11,920
85
Heal / min
108
296
DMG Mitigated / min
519
1.4
CC / min
0.9
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
37.5%
Late Game WR
62.5%

Zyra vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Zyra vs Vex matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Zyra's 46.1%, giving Vex a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zyra controls the early laning stage, but Vex outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zyra 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 sustain, where Vex leads by 245 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vex has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zyra 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.

Zyra vs Vex Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Zyra in League of Legends

Vex is favored during the laning phase against Zyra, 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
4.6Zyra
5.0Vex
Vex edges out Zyra by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vex.
Damage
806Zyra
807Vex
Damage output is virtually even between Zyra and Vex, with only 1 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,351Zyra
11,920Vex
Vex earns 569 more gold per game than Zyra, 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
1.4Zyra
0.9Vex
Zyra provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vex, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Zyra coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
381Zyra
627Vex
Vex vastly out-sustains Zyra, healing and mitigating 245 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vex can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zyra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zyra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zyra Build Against Vex

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Zyra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zyra against Vex are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Void Staff. This combination gives Zyra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Zyra vs Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zyra
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Zyra early game win rateZyra60.0%
Vex early game win rateVex40.0%
Late Game
Vex
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Zyra late game win rateZyra37.5%
Vex late game win rateVex62.5%

Zyra 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 Zyra 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 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Zyra. 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: Zyra 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 Zyra Runes Against Vex

Sorcery rune tree - Zyra primary runes vs VexSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Zyra rune vs VexManaflow Band - best Zyra rune vs VexTranscendence - best Zyra rune vs VexScorch - best Zyra rune vs Vex
Precision rune tree - Zyra secondary runes vs VexPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Zyra rune vs VexCut Down - best Zyra rune vs Vex
100.0% WR

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


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

Zyra 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
53.03%1321.77389,44957.6%49.3%
57.14%1261.973710,56664.9%53.9%
47.93%1211.87469,67255.1%43.1%
52.43%1031.974710,16363.4%45.2%
55.32%941.976110,11345.7%61.0%
57.78%901.873410,33561.1%55.6%
43.21%811.77529,44950.0%37.2%
48.75%801.878210,02744.1%52.2%
57.75%711.880410,55950.0%62.2%
64.18%672.079511,28661.9%65.2%
43.75%641.97019,66340.0%46.1%
59.68%621.87319,22170.4%51.4%
43.55%621.87629,74836.4%47.5%
39.34%611.86669,11726.7%51.6%
53.33%602.186010,22153.9%52.9%
48.28%582.47049,79962.5%38.2%
50.88%571.87549,99642.9%58.6%
48.08%521.97859,84158.3%39.3%
52.00%502.05969,91752.2%51.9%
46.94%492.677110,65958.8%40.6%
45.83%481.96729,45145.0%46.4%
55.81%431.67849,80366.7%45.5%
35.00%401.77249,65718.8%45.8%
55.26%381.990610,81742.9%62.5%
38.89%362.082811,31658.3%29.2%
48.57%351.68149,48861.5%40.9%
55.88%341.88099,77264.3%50.0%
42.42%331.879712,54023.1%55.0%
43.33%301.274912,27954.5%36.8%
50.00%301.87719,62937.5%64.3%
60.71%282.387210,44060.0%61.1%
28.00%251.77498,94315.4%41.7%
64.00%251.878610,64085.7%55.6%
60.00%251.485113,18655.6%62.5%
58.33%241.97499,09956.3%62.5%
40.91%221.585912,89911.1%61.5%
54.55%222.680311,81383.3%43.8%
50.00%201.381611,74853.9%42.9%
40.00%202.165910,09737.5%41.7%
40.00%201.676611,94736.4%44.4%
63.16%191.879011,21677.8%50.0%
63.16%191.678712,66728.6%83.3%
47.37%192.58209,99844.4%50.0%
55.56%181.686510,88987.5%30.0%
61.11%182.785211,77180.0%53.9%
38.89%181.382112,73833.3%50.0%
52.94%171.577813,34675.0%33.3%
50.00%162.38459,69160.0%45.5%
75.00%161.082411,66190.0%50.0%
60.00%151.487213,764100.0%45.5%
46.67%152.71,12213,61375.0%36.4%
53.33%152.284610,87733.3%83.3%
66.67%152.479210,91050.0%77.8%
85.71%141.31,02312,88375.0%100.0%
57.14%141.395413,46860.0%55.6%
84.62%131.693613,68383.3%85.7%
46.15%134.680611,35160.0%37.5%
38.46%132.51,06513,91025.0%44.4%
41.67%126.38118,96050.0%33.3%
50.00%121.998511,40042.9%60.0%
16.67%123.583711,97820.0%14.3%
66.67%121.71,01512,92133.3%77.8%
72.73%115.998713,86950.0%85.7%
63.64%112.999510,87950.0%71.4%
54.55%115.97709,27850.0%60.0%
50.00%105.896512,23950.0%50.0%
50.00%101.473510,84066.7%25.0%
60.00%103.36267,78233.3%100.0%
50.00%101.292612,73333.3%57.1%
44.44%91.38719,74333.3%66.7%
55.56%91.392012,10750.0%57.1%
44.44%92.777611,02650.0%42.9%
25.00%85.599112,38850.0%16.7%
50.00%85.587410,51633.3%60.0%
62.50%85.57429,33875.0%50.0%
25.00%85.685610,82825.0%25.0%
75.00%81.584915,037100.0%71.4%
62.50%81.489514,02050.0%66.7%
25.00%81.791314,67250.0%16.7%
62.50%81.71,02515,9400.0%71.4%
75.00%86.797711,582100.0%33.3%
57.14%71.61,01414,3470.0%66.7%
71.43%75.879011,29750.0%80.0%
57.14%71.97939,60466.7%50.0%
71.43%72.181713,08850.0%100.0%
57.14%70.972112,17366.7%50.0%
57.14%73.372710,40150.0%66.7%
57.14%73.578112,070100.0%40.0%
71.43%71.21,08612,924100.0%60.0%
71.43%73.09569,873100.0%60.0%
57.14%71.884714,16450.0%60.0%
42.86%73.579910,4820.0%60.0%
57.14%71.887812,15550.0%60.0%
28.57%73.674510,13066.7%0.0%
14.29%75.087211,33150.0%0.0%
57.14%71.474512,29433.3%75.0%
42.86%71.77618,45250.0%33.3%
83.33%64.11,09415,5240.0%83.3%
50.00%61.11,02314,197100.0%25.0%
50.00%61.590914,5550.0%50.0%
33.33%61.81,01512,33533.3%33.3%
50.00%65.171710,3930.0%75.0%
50.00%61.071310,48666.7%33.3%
33.33%65.97768,08425.0%50.0%
33.33%62.41,12612,69850.0%25.0%
80.00%55.578310,43950.0%100.0%
20.00%53.184713,3640.0%25.0%
80.00%51.581411,641100.0%66.7%
20.00%52.35989,1770.0%33.3%
60.00%54.77619,06833.3%100.0%
20.00%55.583110,3030.0%33.3%

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Zyra vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zyra do against Vex in League of Legends?

Vex wins the Zyra vs Vex matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Zyra's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Zyra do against Vex in the early game?

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

How does Zyra do against Vex in the late game?

In the late game, Vex takes over the Zyra vs Vex matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Vex scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zyra vs Vex matchup?

Vex wins the matchup against Zyra with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Vex is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Zyra build against Vex?

The best Zyra build against Vex includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Void Staff 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 Zyra runes against Vex?

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

Does Zyra counter Vex?

No, Zyra struggles against Vex with only a 46.1% win rate. Vex has the advantage in this matchup. Zyra players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vex's lead.

How do I play Zyra against Vex?

When playing Zyra 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.