Vex is a burst assassin Yordle who excels at punishing mobile champions and delivering quick, devastating damage through dark magic. Her kit is particularly effective against dash-heavy opponents and provides excellent waveclear potential.

Passive - Doom and Gloom

• Charges a fear bar that terrifies enemies when full
• Marks enemies hit by abilities or using dashes
• Deals bonus damage to marked targets with auto attacks
• Effectively counters dash-reliant champions

Ability Order

1. Q - Mistral Shot (Max first)
2. W - Personal Space (Max second)
3. E - Looming Darkness (Max last)
4. Start with E at level 1 for better early trades

Core Build Path

1. Starting Item: Corrupting Potion
2. Luden's Tempest
3. Sorcerer's Shoes
4. Shadowflame
5. Rabadon's Deathcap
6. Zhonya's Hourglass

Situational Items

• Void Staff (Build earlier against magic resist stacking)
• Morellonomicon (Against healing)

Key Abilities

• Q (Mistral Shot): Long-range projectile that accelerates
• W (Personal Space): Shield + AoE damage
• E (Looming Darkness): Circular AoE damage and slow
• R (Shadow Surge): Long-range projectile that allows Vex to dash to marked targets, resetting on kills

Strategic Playstyle

• Aggressive early game with E + Corrupting Potion
• Focus on burst damage combos
• Use ultimate for backline access
• Utilize Zhonya's after engaging with ultimate
• Excellent counter to mobile champions

Lane Strategy

• Push aggressively early
• Trade with E + passive
• Look for roaming opportunities with ultimate
• Control waves with Q

This champion excels in punishing mobile compositions while providing strong waveclear and pick potential through her ultimate ability.

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