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Zilean vs Vex MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean vs Vex

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use bomb zones to control Vex's approach and punish her immobility outside (R) resets.
Manipulate speed to enable your ADC's kiting and avoid Vex's passive fear trades.
Hold (R) to deny Vex's burst or punish her all-in attempts after failed fear.

Trading pattern

Set double bombs on the wave or slowed targets to maximize stun potential.
Use (E) speed to engage or disengage trades, preventing Vex from triggering her passive fear.
Punish Vex when she misses fear or (R) is down by stepping forward and zoning her off CS.

Danger windows

Respect Vex's passive fear timing to avoid forced disengages or burst trades.
Avoid extended trades when (R) is available for resets and aggressive all-ins.
Stay wary when Vex completes her first AP burst item, as her damage and wave control improve.

Early game

Prioritize level 2 to combo (Q) plus (E) speed for early trade windows with your ADC.
Avoid overextending before (R) to reduce risk from Vex's level 6 all-in.
Use wave control to keep minions between you and Vex, forcing her to approach through bomb zones.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your bomb plus speed combo, enabling strong early trades with your ADC.
Level 3 grants (W) for double bomb setups, increasing trade threat and poke.
Level 6 (R) lets you negate Vex's burst or all-in by reviving your ADC or yourself.

Win conditions

Leverage double bomb stuns and speed boosts to enable your ADC's kiting and poke.
Use (R) to negate Vex's burst or punish her commitment, forcing her to hesitate.
Control wave states to create safe zones for bombs and deny Vex's approach angles.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup