Ahri vs Vex MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ahri vs Vex

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Ahri's high early agency and mobility to pressure Vex and deny her calm scaling by controlling wave tempo.
Prioritize punishing Vex's immobility outside her ultimate reset windows to maintain lane pressure and create roam opportunities.

Trading pattern

Poke with (Q) and proc electrocute with (W), holding (E) to punish Vex's forward movement or cooldown mistakes.
Avoid using (E) without a clear punish window since missing it leaves you vulnerable to Vex's passive fear.
Use (R) to extend trades only when Vex's key defensive cooldowns like (W) or (R) are down.

Danger windows

Ahri is vulnerable before level 6 or when (R) is unavailable; avoid extended trades during these times.
Missing (E) opens you to heavy punishment from Vex's passive fear and burst damage.
Be cautious when Vex has (R) available to engage or reset trades, especially if your (R) is down.

Early game

Use (Q) and (W) for short trades to chip down Vex before level 6 when she lacks reliable mobility.
Hold (E) to punish Vex when she steps forward or after she uses (R) reset, avoiding extended trades without your (R).
Keep the wave controlled near your side to enable safe roams or river pressure post level 6.

Power spikes

At level 6, (R) turns her into a safer pick-and-chase champion; track its availability for all-ins, picks, roams, or defensive resets.
After first completed mage item, pressure waves and trades more confidently while tracking Vex's main defensive tools.
Respect Vex's level 6 (R) and passive fear timing to avoid burst trades and punish windows.

Win conditions

Land (E) to pick off Vex or force her out of lane, then snowball leads through roams.
Deny Vex free farm by controlling wave tempo and punishing her immobility outside ultimate resets.
Use (R) mobility to dodge Vex's passive fear timing and create favorable short trades with (Q) and (W).