Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Vayne
VS
Champion 2
Vel'Koz
vs

52.2%
Vayne win rate vs Vel'Koz
Vayne has the edge
138
Games Analyzed
52.2%
Vayne WR
47.8%
Vel'Koz WR
+173
Avg Gold Diff @15
Vayne
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Vel'Koz
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Vayne
Level 6
Vel'Koz
Level 6
Vayne
BORK
Vel'Koz
1 item
Vel'Koz
2 items
Vayne
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Vayne is strongest late game while Vel'Koz peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Vayne deals AD damage while Vel'Koz deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Vel'Koz's Weakness
Vel'Koz's main weakness: Assassins, gap closers, R is interruptible. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Vayne Win Condition
Scale, shred tanks with W true damage, kite with R+Q
Vel'Koz Win Condition
Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive
Recommended Items
Vayne

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Guinsoo's Rageblade
Core
Build every game

Wit's End
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Vel'Koz's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Vel'Koz's burst
Vel'Koz

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Vayne's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Vayne's sustain/autos
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