About Vex
Vex, The Gloomist, is a burst and mage champion in League of Legends played in midlane on Summoner's Rift. Riot released Vex on September 23, 2021 in Patch 11.19. Vex uses ranged attacks and deals magical damage.
Vex has 4 skins in 4 skin lines. Vex has waited 226 days for a new skin, the 106th longest wait of 173 champions. See every champion's wait
Gameplay style
Vex fills the burst/mage role with ranged attacks, mostly in midlane.
Vex deals magical damage and spends Mana to cast abilities. Mages like Vex use spells to deal burst or area damage and control space in fights.
Vex's story
In the black heart of the Shadow Isles, a lone yordle trudges through the spectral fog, content in its murky misery. With an endless supply of teen angst and a powerful shadow in tow, Vex lives in her own self-made slice of gloom, far from the revolting cheer of the “normie” world. Though she lacks ambition, she is quick to strike down color and happiness, stopping all would-be interlopers with her magical malaise.
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Latest Vex skins
All Vex skins (4)
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Learning Vex
Here is what Vex does well and where this burst and mage champion struggles.
Champion strengths
- Powerful area-of-effect damage
- Strong waveclear
- Good scaling into late game
- Useful utility for team fights
Champion weaknesses
- Usually lacks mobility
- Vulnerable to assassins
- Skill-shot-dependent abilities
- Can struggle against magic resistance
Vex costs 1575 BE or 790 RP. Vex sits in Riot's mid-range price tier for champions with steeper learning curves or specialized kits.
Vex has not been on sale since March 1, 2026.
Vex FAQ
Release date, price and skins of Vex.
