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Vex vs Irelia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Irelia

Vex vs Irelia

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vex is a burst anti-dash mage who must use her passive fear to control Irelia's mobility and win trades.
Apply high lane pressure early to deny Irelia passive stacks and Q reset opportunities for her all-ins.

Trading pattern

Trade aggressively when Irelia's E is down to avoid her stun and punish her lack of follow-up.
Use E slow and passive fear to zone Irelia and prevent her from stacking passive or resetting Q.
Avoid extended trades without R available, as mobility and reset potential are limited.

Danger windows

When Irelia has passive stacks and low-health minions for Q resets, she can all-in strongly.
Irelia's E stun and R mark create high danger windows; avoid trading during these cooldowns.
Vex is vulnerable when her R is down and fear is baited or missed, exposing her immobility.

Early game

Use passive fear to interrupt Irelia's Q resets and punish her when she tries to engage without minion support.
Shield with W to absorb damage during Irelia's all-in attempts and trade when her E or R are on cooldown.
Keep wave control to limit Irelia's access to low-health minions for Q resets.

Power spikes

Vex's level 6 R is critical for engaging or resetting trades against Irelia's mobility.
First completed AP burst item significantly increases Vex's kill threat before Irelia can sustain.
Respect Irelia's level 2 power spike with Q and E access for early all-in threat.

Win conditions

Use passive fear to deny Irelia extended trades and force her to miss Q resets.
Punish missed Irelia E or Q without reset by engaging with R and burst combo.
Maintain wave control to prevent Irelia from stacking passive and setting up all-ins.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup