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
Vex
VS
Champion 2
Xerath
vs

47.4%
Vex win rate vs Xerath
Xerath has the edge
1,238
Games Analyzed
47.4%
Vex WR
52.6%
Xerath WR
-206
Avg Gold Diff @15
Vex
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Vex
Level 6
Xerath
Level 6
Vex
1 item
Xerath
1 item
Vex
2 items
Xerath
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.
Vex Win Condition
Anti-dash passive, R engage from range, burst squishies
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
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 Xerath's AP damage and CC

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

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's Worst Matchups
Xerath's Worst Matchups
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