Vex Mid performs well against Xerath (54.4% win rate) based on 490 games. This matchup works well for Vex players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Vex Mid vs Xerath 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 59.9% in this matchup.
With 3.0% popularity, Vex constantly encounters meta-dominant Xerath (4.1%, 20th place out of 61 Mid champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Vex performance in the current patch. Vex shows excellent consistency, combining a strong 52.3% overall win rate with matchup success. Amplify your advantage: The Electrocute + Cheap Shot rune setup achieves 80.5% win rate (1.4% popularity), while the core build Luden's Companion > Shadowflame > Stormsurge with Sorcerer's Shoes (59.9% win rate) lets you snowball advantages into guaranteed victories by 15 minutes.
Win through macro: Vex takes the matchup (54.43%) despite falling behind in CS (5.85 vs 7.05/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Quality over quantity: Vex wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (821 vs 915/min), the 54.4% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Intriguing anomaly: Vex wins the matchup (54.4%) despite a lower KDA (2.40 vs 3.10). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | Tier | S |
| 54.4% | Matchup Winrate | 45.6% |
| 52.25% | Role Winrate | 52.18% |
| #11 | Winrate Rank | #12 |
| 3.0% | Pickrate | 4.1% |
| 2.4 | Average KDA | 3.1 |
| 422 | Gold per Minute | 427 |
| 5.85 | CS/Min | 7.05 |
| 0.38 | Wards per Minute | 0.37 |
| 821 | Damage per Minute | 915 |
The Vex versus Xerath 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. Meanwhile, Xerath deals primarily magic damage (95.53%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Xerath, ranking 16th (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 (3.1 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 Xerath, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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