Garen vs Vex MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Garen vs Vex

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Garen faces a high-pressure burst mage who punishes his immobility and predictable engage pattern.
Focus on surviving early poke and using short trades to chip Vex before level 6 to set up execute windows.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) to silence Vex and follow with (E) for quick damage, then back off to let your passive recover health.
Punish Vex immediately after she fails to proc her fear or when her (R) is down, as she loses reset and mobility.
Avoid extended trades after your (Q) and (E) end, as Vex's burst and fear window favor her in longer fights.

Danger windows

Vex's passive fear creates dangerous windows where engaging risks losing trades; avoid trading when fear is up.
(R) ultimate allows her to reset fights and escape; do not commit all-in while it is available.
Be cautious of extended trades where Vex can burst you down, especially before your first item spike and passive health recovery.

Early game

Use early waves to farm safely and look for short (Q)+(E) trades when Vex's passive fear is down.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 as Vex's burst and fear control make sustained fights risky.
Hold wave near your side to reduce roam threat and punish Vex when she mispositions for fear cooldowns.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) execute to finish off low-health Vex after chipping her with short trades.
After your first bruiser item, repeat controlled trades to absorb Vex's burst and maintain health advantage.
Respect Vex's level 6 (R) and first AP item spike by tracking her ultimate cooldown and avoiding all-ins when it is available.

Win conditions

Win lane by using short (Q)+(E) trades to chip Vex and reach execute range for (R) kills.
Deny Vex free farm by punishing her fear cooldowns and wave states where she overextends or mispositions.
Survive early burst and scale into mid-game durability and execute threat to pressure side lanes and force fights on your terms.