Vex is a dark genius who has closed himself off from everyone in his inner world of despondency. Not a bad mage, but not the easiest to learn. In the guide, we will take a detailed look at all sides of the champion: both positive and negative. Let's talk about her skills, select the best runes and equipment.
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Hero Skills
This champion deals only magic damage and relies on his skills in everything, it is not played from basic attacks. She has very high damage rates, well-developed defense, control and mobility - the character is quite multifaceted. Let's consider in detail each of her skills, the order of pumping and the best combinations.
Passive Skill - Decay and Despair
The champion over time (25-16 seconds, depending on the level of the hero) charges a special band of energy, which will enhance the subsequent skill. If you use any ability when the bar is full, then the effect of fear will be additionally applied to the enemies, and all their jerks will also be interrupted.
Vex marks enemy champions who intend to dash for the next 6 seconds. Enemy labeled "hopelessness» receives more damage from her basic attack and the first two skills. And passive cooldown is reduced by 25%.
First Skill - Black Stripe
The hero launches a wave that flies forward in the marked direction. It passes through enemy heroes, dealing increased magic damage to them (stacked based on skill level and ability power). First, the wave will hit in a wide radius directly in front of the Vex, and then it will decrease, accelerate and fly further, hitting distant opponents.
Absorbs "hopelessness”, when hitting an opponent, deals more damage to marked enemies.
Second Skill - Personal Space
Vex summons a shield that absorbs damage for 2,5 seconds. The amount of its durability is added up based on the skill level, as well as ability power. At the same time, she emits a shockwave around her, dealing increased magic damage in an area.
Absorbs "hopelessness”, when an opponent is hit, which will give increased damage to marked opponents.
Third Skill - Inevitable Darkness
In the marked direction, the champion sends a dark area flying. As you move forward, the dimensions of the shadow increase. Upon arrival, she deals increased magic damage, which also stacks based on her ability level and ability power. When in contact with her, enemies will additionally receive a slow effect by 30-50% (increases with skill level) for 2 seconds.
All enemy champions hit will be marked with "hopelessness».
Ultimate - Swift Shadow
The mage fires a special shadow bolt in front of him in the marked direction, which, on contact with the first enemy champion he hits, explodes and deals increased magic damage. A special mark is applied to the affected opponent for 4 seconds. If Vex presses the skill again, he will instantly dash towards the marked character and deal magic damage again upon arrival.
If a marked enemy champion dies within 6 seconds after taking damage from Vex's ult, the cooldown of the ultimate ability is instantly reset.
Sequence of leveling skills
In the case of Vex, you need to max out first skill. Then proceed to pumping second, third leave it for late game. Remember that the ultimate skill is pumped regardless of the order of the basic ones: the ultimate is always in priority and increases with reaching levels 6, 11 and 16.
Basic Ability Combinations
Use the following suggested combos to maximize Vex's potential in combat.
- Ultimate -> Blink -> Ultimate -> Second Skill -> Auto Attack -> Third Skill -> First Skill -> Auto Attack. A difficult combination, but very effective. Deals a lot of explosive magic damage and catches opponents by surprise. You can attack from afar: use your ult and press the jump until the end of the animation in order to have time to close the distance with the selected opponent. When hit by the ult, immediately re-activate it to move again and deal even more damage. Then use a combination of all other skills and basic attacks to deal as much damage as possible in a short time.
- Third Skill -> First Skill -> Ultimate -> Ultimate -> Second Skill. This combo is already much easier than the previous one. Can be used in a crowd of opponents when there is not as much distance between you as in the first case. Slow down opponents with the third skill, and then deal damage with the first skill. Ult a top carry or a squishy damage dealer to quickly move to him and finish him off.
- Flash -> Second Skill -> Third Skill -> Ultimate -> First Skill -> Ultimate -> Auto Attack. Use a combo attack, attacking an opponent from an ambush. Close the distance with Blink. When approaching close, activate the shield, then immediately release a shadow that will stop when it collides with an opponent and slow it down. Use a combination of your ultimate, first skill, and auto-attack to deal high burst damage in a short amount of time.
Pros and cons of the hero
Get to know the strengths and weaknesses of the character, which will help you better understand the mechanics and tactics of playing for him.
The main advantages of Vex:
- Equally good at all stages of the game.
- She has defense and control skills.
- Deals high explosive damage.
- Easily copes with waves of minions, farms quickly.
- With the help of the ult, you can quickly move to other lanes.
The main disadvantages of Vex:
- She has a hard time playing against champions with high mobility.
- Remains thin despite having a shield.
- Inferior to some characters with ranged attacks and high damage.
- Afraid of control.
- Lack of mana in the early stages of the game.
Suitable runes
We offer you a combination of runes that is relevant for the hero domination и witchcraft. According to game statistics, this is the best build that shows a high percentage of wins on Vex.
Primal Rune - Domination:
- Electrocution - When you hit an opponent with 3 different skills or attacks in XNUMX seconds, they will deal additional adaptive damage.
- The taste of blood - When you deal damage to an enemy hero, you restore lost health points to yourself.
- Eye collection - for killing or assisting you are given an eye that increases ability power. You can collect a maximum of 10 shells.
- Ultimate Hunter - You are given charges the first time you finish off an enemy champion. Thanks to these charges, you reduce the cooldown of your ultimate.
Secondary - Sorcery:
- Mana flow - Each time you deal damage to an enemy champion, you increase your maximum available mana every 15 seconds (up to a maximum of 250 mana). Upon reaching the maximum, mana will be restored by 1% of the missing points every 5 seconds.
- Excellence - as you reach levels 5 and 8, you gain increased skill acceleration, and at level 11, for each kill of an enemy champion or assist, you will have a 20% reduction in the current cooldown of basic skills.
- +10 attack speed.
- +9 to adaptive damage.
- +8 Magic Resistance.
Required Spells
Jump – the basic spell with which the champion gains a swift dash, increasing mobility. Use it if you need to perform a complex combo, close the distance and finish off the player. Works well as a means of retreat: it is easy to evade the opponent's attacks and hide.- Ignition - Marks one opponent who will be dealt additional continuous pure damage for some time. Also, the marked enemy will be highlighted on the map, and all incoming healing will decrease.
Best Build
Use this build, which shows itself best in terms of winrate. All items are selected individually for the character: they reveal the strengths and eliminate some of the shortcomings of Vex.
Starting Items
As a mage, she needs to purchase an item that will increase her ability power and health. The ring will deal extra damage to minions so you can clear the lane faster with basic attacks and farm.
- Ring of Doran.
- Health Potion.
- Hidden totem.
Early items
Further increase Vex mobility. It also increases her damage from skills, increases her mana pool and reduces the cooldown of her abilities.
- Lost head.
- Boots.
Main subjects
Moving on to serious items, keep in mind that Vex is very important for the strength and acceleration of the cooldown of skills, magic penetration, mana. In addition, these items will increase your movement speed and health.
- Storm Luden.
- Boots of the sorcerer.
- Dark flame.
Complete assembly
By the end of the match, you will have more items that increase the main indicators for Vex: ability power and magic penetration. Armor points will also increase to protect her in the late game from strong enemy carries.
- Storm Luden.
- Boots of the sorcerer.
- Dark flame.
- Zhonya's hourglass.
- Rabadon's Death Hat.
- Staff of the Abyss.
Worst and best enemies
Vex will be easiest to play against Le Blanc, Akali и Azira. She easily counters them with her skills, making it difficult to play in the lane and pressing them to her own tower. Now let's talk about those champions that Vex would not want to face:
- Anivia - A powerful mage with very high control and damage. In a one-on-one battle, you can only win through an unpredictable ambush, but it's better not to risk it and enlist the support of a jungler or a tank.
- Cassiopeia - Another mage that can keep you in control for a long time and inflict strong explosive damage. Can kill a thin Vex with a single combo, so beware of her and dodge her attacks.
- Annie – if it is played through the mid, then you will have problems. She is very strong, she has a well-developed control and support of her team. Behave in the same way as in the previous versions: correctly dodge attacks and inflict unexpected blows, ask for help from the jungler and the tank.
Vex has the highest winning percentage in a team with Jax. This warrior in the forest is multifaceted, he has a stable development of almost all indicators, he performs in close combat and distracts opponents while you deal devastating damage at a safe distance. They will also make good companions. Udyr и Jarvan IV.
How to play Vex
Beginning of the game. In the first few minutes, spend time with minions, focus on clearing the lane and save your mana, as skills will be expensive in the beginning, and replenishment will be slow. Don't spam attacks just like that, try to hit both the enemy and the creeps with the first skill: the skill has good area damage.
Watch how you accumulate energy from a passive skill. With a full charge, you increase the chances of a quick kill of an opponent.
Beware of bushes: an ambush by a forester can be fatal for you, because you are a subtle mage. View the map and control the movement of enemies. When attacked, use a shield and retreat if there are several champions against you at once.
After you reach level 6 and unlock your ultimate, don't stand still. Finish off minions faster and go to the forest or to neighboring lanes. Help allies, arrange ganks and earn the first kills.
Average game. Here she becomes stronger and more dangerous. Very good in team fights, deals high area damage. Therefore, unite and travel around the map with the rest of the allied heroes. You are an important link in the gang, so it is important for you to be everywhere and everywhere.
Don't go too far alone. Vex is a very strong mage, but remains a thin target and will not cope with the entire enemy team at once. Do not give a chance to surround you and take you by surprise, be more vigilant and anticipate the opponent's behavior.
Don't forget your own lane while you're constantly ganking with your team. Clear creeps in time and remove enemy towers to move closer to the base. Also keep an eye on the situation in the forest and help your forester. You can catch and destroy enemies who try to stop him.
late game. Stick to the same tactics: walk close to the team, keep a long distance to enemies, deal a lot of explosive damage in an area, catch lone targets and move forward on the map, destroying enemy structures. Arrange battles mainly in narrow passages so that opponents do not have the opportunity to dodge.
Vex is a very strong mage who can easily destroy half of the enemies with just one successful combination. Consider our advice, train, and then you will definitely succeed in mastering it! We are always happy to answer additional questions in the comments.
