Vex Mid has an advantage against Ahri (52.9% win rate) based on 1136 games. The matchup leans toward Vex.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Vex Mid vs Ahri Mid in patch 15.16 (25.16), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 66.9% in this matchup.
With 3.0% popularity, Vex constantly encounters meta-dominant Ahri (8.9%, 1st place out of 61 Mid champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Vex performance in the current patch. Meta strength confirmed: Vex's superior tier rating (A+ vs B) translates into a solid 52.9% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Vex ranks 11th in win rate among Mid champions. Vex shows excellent consistency, combining a strong 52.3% overall win rate with matchup success. Optimize for consistency: Arcane Comet paired with Manaflow Band (58.7% win rate, 1.5% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Luden's Companion > Stormsurge > Shadowflame with Sorcerer's Shoes delivers 66.9% win rate against Ahri.
Win through macro: Vex takes the matchup (52.86%) despite falling behind in CS (5.85 vs 6.84/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Complete superiority: Vex dominates both win rate (52.9%) and damage output (821 vs 755/min, 2nd among Mid). The 66 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Intriguing anomaly: Vex wins the matchup (52.9%) despite a lower KDA (2.40 vs 2.50). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
The Vex versus Ahri matchup in the mid lane is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
The magic damage that Vex deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Ahri has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Ahri, ranking 23rd (versus 57th for Vex) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.5 versus 2.4) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Vex player to maintain constant pressure on Ahri, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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