Vex is a burst assassin Yordle who specializes in punishing mobile champions and dealing massive damage through dark magic. Her powerful waveclear and anti-dash mechanics make her a strong midlane pick.

Core Abilities Overview

Passive - Doom and Gloom

• Charges a fear effect for abilities
• Marks enemies hit by E or using dashes
• Deals bonus damage to marked targets with auto-attacks

Basic Abilities

• Q (Mistral Shot): Accelerating projectile that deals damage
• W (Personal Space): Shield + AoE damage to nearby enemies
• E (Looming Darkness): Circular AoE damage + slow + marks enemies
• R (Shadow Surge): Long-range projectile that allows Vex to dash to targets, resetting on kills

Skill Order

1. Start E level 1 for early trades
2. Q Max → W Max → E Max
3. Take R at 6/11/16

Core Build Path

Starting Items

• Corrupting Potion (enables aggressive early trading)

Core Items

1. Luden's Tempest
2. Sorcerer's Shoes
3. Shadowflame
4. Rabadon's Deathcap
5. Zhonya's Hourglass
6. Void Staff (build earlier vs MR stacking)

Playstyle Tips

Early Game

• Use E for safe trades and waveclear
• Harass with passive-empowered auto attacks
• Punish enemies who try to dash
• Maintain aggressive lane presence with Corrupting Potion

Mid to Late Game

• Look for picks with R → full combo
• Use Zhonya's after engaging with R
• Focus on bursting priority targets
• Counter mobile champions with fear passive

Key Strengths

• Strong anti-mobility toolkit
• Excellent waveclear
• High burst damage
• Good pick potential with R

Weaknesses

• Vulnerable without cooldowns
• Limited escape options
• Relies on hitting skillshots
• Can be countered by tanky compositions

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