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
Vel'Koz
VS
Champion 2
Vex
vs

53.9%
Vel'Koz win rate vs Vex
Vel'Koz has the edge
104
Games Analyzed
53.9%
Vel'Koz WR
46.1%
Vex WR
+308
Avg Gold Diff @15
Vel'Koz
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Vex
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Vel'Koz
Level 6
Vex
Level 6
Vel'Koz
1 item
Vex
1 item
Vel'Koz
2 items
Vex
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Exploit Vex's Weakness
Vex's main weakness: Long-range poke, tanks, R is dodgeable. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Vel'Koz Win Condition
Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive
Vex Win Condition
Anti-dash passive, R engage from range, burst squishies
Recommended Items
Vel'Koz

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

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

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Vex's engage tool
Vex

Malignance
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

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

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Vel'Koz's engage tool
Vel'Koz's Worst Matchups
Vex's Worst Matchups
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