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Vex vs Akali MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Akali

Vex vs Akali

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vex is an anti-dash burst mage who must control Akali's mobility with her passive fear to win trades.
Vex should pressure early and deny Akali safe use of Akali W to prevent extended trades.

Trading pattern

Start trades by proccing passive fear to easily trigger electrocute and burst Akali.
Respect Akali's W and E; avoid committing when she is in Akali W or can follow up with Akali E.
Use Q and E slows to zone Akali and control her dash attempts before engaging with W shield and R resets.

Danger windows

Akali is most dangerous when Akali W is active and Akali E recast is available.
Vex is vulnerable when her passive fear is down or R is on cooldown, limiting mobility and reset potential.

Early game

Use passive fear to interrupt Akali's Q poke and prevent her from safely engaging with W.
Punish Akali when her Akali W is down by stepping forward for short trades.
Avoid all-in fights if fear is baited or unavailable, as Vex is immobile without R resets.

Power spikes

Vex's major spikes are level 6 R and first completed AP burst item.
Respect Akali's level 3 unlock of Q-W-E for safer trades and level 6 Akali R for all-ins.

Win conditions

Win lane by using passive fear to disrupt Akali's trades and punish cooldowns on her W.
Use R resets aggressively to burst Akali before she can safely engage or escape.
Deny Akali's scaling by forcing short trades and avoiding prolonged fights inside her shroud.

Tip: For Vex vs Akali, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup