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Vex vs Akshan MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Akshan

Vex vs Akshan

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Vex is a burst anti-dash mage who must manage her passive fear to control Akshan's mobility.
She should pressure early to deny Akshan's short-range poke and roaming potential.

Trading pattern

Start trades by proccing passive fear to easily trigger electrocute and burst Akshan.
Respect Akshan's Akshan E engage; punish if he misses or is interrupted.
Use W shield to survive Akshan Q poke and counterattack immediately after fear.

Danger windows

Akshan is dangerous when Akshan E is available for aggressive engages.
Respect Akshan R ultimate as a threat in extended trades or all-ins.
Vex is vulnerable when R is down and fear is missed, as she lacks mobility and crowd control.

Early game

Use passive fear to interrupt Akshan's short trades and prevent him from safely using Akshan E.
Punish Akshan if he wastes Akshan E forward by landing quick burst combos.
Maintain lane control to limit Akshan's roam opportunities from Akshan W camouflage.

Power spikes

Vex's level 6 R is a key engage and reset tool to all-in Akshan.
First completed AP burst item significantly increases Vex's kill threat.
Akshan's level 2 with Q plus E or W grants him strong early pressure to respect.

Win conditions

Win lane by using passive fear windows to dominate short trades and force Akshan back.
Punish Akshan's missed Akshan E to secure kills or heavy damage.
Use level 6 R to engage, reset, and snowball lane control before Akshan can roam or scale.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup