Vladimir vs Vex MID Matchup Guide

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Overview

Survive Vex's early passive fear trades by using sustain and avoiding extended fights.
Your goal is to reach item spikes and level 6 where enables strong all-ins and teamfights.
Avoid early wave pressure and forced use to keep your defensive options intact.

Trade short when empowered is ready to punish Vex if her passive fear misses.
Use to dodge or mitigate burst when Vex commits, then counterattack during her cooldown.
Avoid trading when empowered or are down to prevent being punished by Vex's pressure.

Vex is most dangerous when her passive fear is active and is ready to engage or reset.
Avoid trades immediately after using due to its long cooldown and health cost.
Before empowered or item spikes, avoid extended fights where Vex can capitalize on range and fear.

Use to heal through Vex's poke and avoid extended trades before level 6.
Respect Vex's passive fear and shield by not engaging without empowered .
Hold for key defensive moments rather than small trades to avoid cooldown vulnerability.

Level 6 unlocks for all-in threat; use this window for picks and defensive resets.
First completed AP item improves your wave pressure and trading power; increase aggression while tracking Vex's counters.
Mid-game cooldown and AP spikes enhance your contesting ability; adjust trading pace accordingly.

Survive early lane by sustaining with and only trading with empowered .
Punish Vex's forced cooldowns on and missed fear windows with short trades.
Scale into teamfights where amplifies damage on grouped targets to turn fights in your favor.

Tactical tip

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