Renekton vs Vex MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Renekton vs Vex

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Renekton should leverage early lane pressure to deny Vex a calm scaling mid-lane experience.
This is a snowball matchup where Renekton must control early trades and prevent Vex from using her passive fear effectively.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades only when fury is high, using (E) to dash in, empowered (W) to stun, then (Q) to heal and finish with the second (E) to exit safely.
Punish Vex when her passive fear is down or missed by committing to quick burst trades before she can retaliate.
Avoid extended fights if both (E) casts are spent or if (R) is available to reset; instead, reset wave or wait for cooldowns.

Danger windows

Vex is most dangerous when her passive fear is active and (R) is available; avoid extended trades during these windows.
Renekton is vulnerable after using both (E) casts forward without securing a kill or safe exit; avoid trading without an escape.
Beware of Vex's all-in potential post-level 6 and after she completes her first AP burst item; play around her cooldowns and avoid being caught out.

Early game

Use level 1-3 waves to build fury and execute short burst trades with (E) plus empowered (W) before Vex can safely retaliate.
Avoid trading with low fury or after using both (E) casts forward to prevent being punished by Vex's fear and burst.
Track (R) cooldown to anticipate her engage or reset windows and prepare to disengage or counter all-in attempts.

Power spikes

At level 3, Renekton gains his full combo (Q), (W), and (E) allowing for strong short trades; trade only with sufficient fury and exit paths.
At level 6, use (R) to add durability and convert short trades into full all-ins when Vex is chipped or trapped.
Respect Vex's level 6 (R) as it enables her to engage, reset fights, or escape; hold key defensive tools and avoid overcommitting.

Win conditions

Snowball early by stacking fury and forcing empowered trades to deny Vex scaling and lane control.
Use wave control to create dive or skirmish opportunities leveraging (R) and high fury trades.
Punish Vex's immobility outside her (R) reset windows by forcing fights or crashing waves to take plates and roam advantage.