Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Vex
VS
Champion 2
Kayle
vs

47.9%
Vex win rate vs Kayle
Kayle has the edge
121
Games Analyzed
47.9%
Vex WR
52.1%
Kayle WR
-165
Avg Gold Diff @15
Vex
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Kayle
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Vex
Level 6
Kayle
Level 6
Vex
1 item
Kayle
Level 11
Kayle
Level 16
Vex
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Vex is strongest mid game while Kayle peaks late game. Play around your power window.
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.
Hit and Run
Vex needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Kayle's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.
Range Advantage
Vex has range advantage. Kayle should look for short trades when Vex uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Vex's Weakness
Vex's main weakness: Long-range poke, tanks, R is dodgeable. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Vex Win Condition
Anti-dash passive, R engage from range, burst squishies
Kayle Win Condition
Survive to 16, become ranged hypercarry, R saves carries
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Vex typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Kayle runs Teleport for map impact. Vex needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Kayle outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Vex

Malignance
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

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

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

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Riftmaker
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
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