Gragas vs Vayne TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gragas vs Vayne

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Gragas should control the lane with short trades and use his sustain to deny Vayne a safe scaling window.
Prioritize disrupting Vayne's engage with (E) and use (R) to isolate or disengage, managing the medium lane pressure and agency.

Trading pattern

Start trades by zoning or slowing Vayne with (Q), then empower with (W) before committing with (E) for burst trades.
Punish Vayne's dash into (E) by following up aggressively during her cooldown.
Avoid extended trades after (E) misses or passive is down, as Vayne can out-sustain and kite.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Vayne has (E) ready near walls for terrain stuns; avoid fighting in tight spaces.
Avoid extended trades when your (E) is on cooldown, as you lose both engage and escape.
Respect Vayne's level 6 stealth repositioning and true damage windows to prevent lethal all-ins.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to execute full short trade combos with (Q), (W), and (E) when the wave state favors you.
Hold (E) to punish Vayne's forward (Q) or overextensions, avoiding long fights without passive sustain.
Avoid using (E) into losing waves to prevent losing engage and escape options early.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to knock Vayne into your team or disengage her stealth repositioning (R) window.
First AP or tank item spike lets you choose between burst pressure or frontline durability; adapt trades accordingly.
Respect Vayne's level 6 (R) stealth tumbles and (E) wall stuns by forcing fights in open areas and engaging after (E) cooldown.

Win conditions

Win by controlling short trades with passive sustain and punishing Vayne's overextensions with (E).
Use (R) to isolate Vayne or disengage her all-ins, denying her the space to kite effectively.
Pressure the lane to deny Vayne safe scaling and force her into unfavorable fights before her two-item spike.