Vex
The Gloomist
About Vex
Vex, The Gloomist, is a powerful burst and mage champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in midlane of Summoner's Rift. First released on September 23, 2021 during Patch 11.19, Vex has become known for their ranged playstyle and magical damage output.
With 4 unique skins available, Vex offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Vex has a decent collection of skins to choose from, giving players plenty of options to switch up their look.
As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Vex brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.
Gameplay style
Vex is primarily played as a burst/mage, leveraging their ranged combat style to dominate in midlane. Since their release in Patch 11.19, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Vex's potential.
As a magical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Vex requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against grouped enemies with AoE abilities and burst damage.
Vex's story
In the black heart of the Shadow Isles, a lone yordle trudges through the spectral fog, content in its murky misery. With an endless supply of teen angst and a powerful shadow in tow, Vex lives in her own self-made slice of gloom, far from the revolting cheer of the “normie” world. Though she lacks ambition, she is quick to strike down color and happiness, stopping all would-be interlopers with her magical malaise.
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Latest Vex skins
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Official Champion Spotlight
See Vex's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.
Learning Vex
Whether you're just picking up Vex or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this burst and mage champion is crucial.
Champion strengths
- Powerful area-of-effect damage
- Strong waveclear
- Good scaling into late game
- Useful utility for team fights
Champion weaknesses
- Usually lacks mobility
- Vulnerable to assassins
- Skill-shot-dependent abilities
- Can struggle against magic resistance
Vex currently costs 1575 BE or 790 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Vex should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.
