ARAM Build Guide
Vayne ARAM Build — The Tank Shredder of the Howling Abyss
Vayne in ARAM is a high-risk, high-reward pick. She melts tanks with true damage, outplays with Tumble and Condemn, but dies instantly if caught. Here's how to build her to maximize damage while staying alive.
Vayne in ARAM is not for the faint of heart. She has no poke, no waveclear, and 550 range. You're forced to auto-attack in teamfights, which means you're always in danger. But if you can survive the early game and hit your item spikes, Vayne becomes an unstoppable tank-killing machine.
Her win rate in ARAM hovers around 48-50%, which tells you everything — she's strong in the right hands but punishing if you misposition. The narrow bridge makes her Condemn (E) easier to land, and constant teamfights mean you're always proccing Silver Bolts on tanks.
Best Vayne ARAM Runes
Primary: Precision
Lethal Tempo — Vayne scales with attack speed. Lethal Tempo gives you extended range and massive attack speed in fights, letting you proc Silver Bolts faster and kite better.
Triumph — The healing on takedowns keeps you alive in chaotic teamfights. Vayne is squishy, so every bit of sustain matters.
Legend: Alacrity — More attack speed = faster Silver Bolts procs = more true damage. This is non-negotiable.
Coup de Grace — Extra damage to low-HP targets. Vayne excels at executing low-HP enemies with Silver Bolts.
Secondary: Domination
Taste of Blood — Sustain from auto-attacks. Small but adds up over time.
Treasure Hunter — Extra gold on unique kills. ARAM games are shorter, so the early gold spike helps you hit item spikes faster.
Why not Press the Attack? PTA is fine, but Lethal Tempo scales better in ARAM. The extended range and attack speed let you kite in teamfights and proc Silver Bolts on multiple targets. PTA is better for dueling, but ARAM is all teamfights.
Best Vayne ARAM Items
Core Build (in order)
Kraken Slayer — True damage on every third auto. Stacks with Silver Bolts for disgusting tank-shredding. This is your core item.
Berserker's Greaves — Attack speed boots. More autos = more Silver Bolts procs.
Blade of the Ruined King — %HP damage on-hit. Melts tanks even faster. The lifesteal keeps you alive.
Phantom Dancer — Attack speed, crit, and movement speed. The movement speed helps you kite and dodge skillshots on the narrow bridge.
Situational 5th & 6th Items
Wit's End — If they have heavy AP burst. The magic resist and on-hit damage are perfect for Vayne.
Guardian Angel — If you're the only carry and keep getting focused. Revive, Tumble away, keep shredding.
Bloodthirster — If you need more lifesteal and a shield. The shield helps you survive burst.
Lord Dominik's Regards — If they're stacking armor. The armor penetration helps even though most of your damage is true damage.
Don't build Galeforce on Vayne in ARAM. Galeforce's dash is tempting, but Kraken Slayer's true damage is way more valuable. You already have Tumble for mobility. What you need is damage to kill tanks, not another dash.
Ability Order
Max Q first (Tumble), then W (Silver Bolts), then E (Condemn). Take R at 6, 11, 16.
Q is your mobility and damage. Lower cooldown means more Tumbles, which means more repositioning and more auto-attack resets.
W second for the true damage scaling. Silver Bolts is your identity — the %HP true damage melts tanks.
E is one point wonder. It's your self-peel and playmaking tool, but the damage scaling isn't worth maxing.
ARAM-Specific Tips
Use Condemn (E) on the bridge walls. The Howling Abyss has walls on both sides. Condemn enemies into the wall for a guaranteed stun. This is way easier than on Summoner's Rift where walls are further apart.
Your ult makes you invisible during Tumble. In ARAM teamfights, ult + Tumble makes you disappear for a second. Use this to reposition, dodge skillshots, or escape focus. Don't waste ult just for the AD — use it for the invisibility.
Positioning is everything: Vayne has 550 range. You're shorter range than most ADCs. Stay behind your team, auto the closest target, and Tumble to dodge skillshots. If you're in front of your team, you're dead.
Focus tanks: Vayne's Silver Bolts do %HP true damage. Tanks are your best targets. Don't try to dive the backline — let the tanks come to you, then melt them with 3 autos.
Condemn for peel, not engage: Most Vayne players try to Condemn enemies into walls for flashy plays. In ARAM, save Condemn for peeling divers off yourself. If Zed ults you, Condemn him away. If Malphite ults your team, Condemn him mid-flight.
When Vayne is Strong vs Weak in ARAM
Vayne dominates against tank-heavy comps. If the enemy has 3+ tanks or bruisers, your Silver Bolts will melt them. She's also great against low-mobility comps who can't dive you.
She struggles against long-range poke comps (Xerath, Ziggs, Lux). They poke you down before you can get in range to auto. She's also weak against hard-engage assassins (Zed, Talon, Fizz) who can dive past your team and one-shot you before you can Condemn.
She's weakest in the first 10 minutes before Kraken Slayer. Once you have Kraken + BotRK, you're a monster. Once you have Phantom Dancer, you're unkillable because you can kite forever.
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