Sett vs Vex MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Sett vs Vex

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Sett should pressure Vex early to deny her passive fear from controlling trades and force melee engagements.
Control the mid lane by forcing close-range brawls where Sett's grit and (W) shield excel.
This matchup is a control vs control fight where Sett aims to dominate lane pressure and deny Vex safe scaling.

Trading pattern

Start trades with autos and (E) to pull Vex close, then spend grit with centered (W) for maximum damage and shield.
Punish Vex if she fails to land her passive fear by committing to all-ins before her (R) is available.
Respect her fear timing and (R) availability; avoid overcommitting when her reset tool is up.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Vex's passive fear is active; avoid trading during her fear window to prevent losing fights.
Respect (R) availability as it grants her engage and reset potential; avoid risky trades when it is up.
Vulnerable after missing (E) or spending (W) without grit; avoid extended fights during these cooldowns.

Early game

Use early levels to force melee trades with autos and (E) to build grit and threaten stun angles.
Avoid extended ranged poke by stepping forward only when (E) is ready to lock Vex down.
Prioritize wave states that let you threaten (E) stuns near minions to maximize trade damage.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to reposition Vex for forced brawls or teamfight engages; capitalize on her limited mobility outside (R).
After first bruiser item, increase aggression to force Vex into short trades where your grit-backed (W) is harder to ignore.
Respect Vex's level 6 (R) and first AP burst item spikes by holding key cooldowns for defensive trades and punishing cooldown windows.

Win conditions

Win lane by forcing melee trades that build grit and land centered (W) true damage to break Vex's shield.
Use level 6 (R) to create picks or force brawls where Sett's displacement and stun control the fight.
Deny Vex safe scaling by maintaining lane pressure and punishing her immobility outside (R) reset windows.