Game patch 26.20Data Dragon 16.20.1
Reference patch 16.20.1
Vayne has an established Bot carry plan that can scale through shared-lane farm and work with a Support partner.
Primary roleRanked FlexThese patches track recommendation review, build validation and item lookup separately. Updating item data does not complete a build review.
Ranked Flex · Bot
Follow the completed-item order as a pre-game reference. Components and owned items do not create extra inventory slots.
This is the most-supported Draft/Ranked starting item in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot, manually checked against Riot patch 26.17. Compare its durability, sustain and damage trade-off before leaving base.
This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot, manually checked against Riot patch 26.17. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.
This is the most-supported Boots choice in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot, manually checked against Riot patch 26.17; change it when the opposing damage or crowd control calls for a different defence.
This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot, manually checked against Riot patch 26.17. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.
This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot, manually checked against Riot patch 26.17. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.
Keeps a reviewed late option after the prior-patch cross-check; move or replace it only when its stated match problem is present.
Completes the six-item inventory with high attack damage and sustain for extended late fights.
Complete build choices
Recommendation review pending
View full route▾Best when: Mortal Reminder combines armour penetration with anti-heal.
First itemBlade of The Ruined KingBootsBerserker's GreavesCoreGuinsoo's RagebladeMortal ReminderFlexibleInfinity EdgeLate sustainBloodthirster
View full route▾Best when: Guardian Angel protects a completed damage core from one decisive death.
First itemBlade of The Ruined KingBootsBerserker's GreavesCoreGuinsoo's RagebladeLateTerminusGuardian AngelLate sustainBloodthirster
View full route▾Best when: Wit's End adds magic resistance without giving up attack speed.
First itemBlade of The Ruined KingBootsBerserker's GreavesCoreGuinsoo's RagebladeWit's EndFlexibleInfinity EdgeLate sustainBloodthirster
View full route▾Best when: Lord Dominik's Regards adds percentage armour penetration.
First itemBlade of The Ruined KingBootsBerserker's GreavesCoreGuinsoo's RagebladeLord Dominik's RegardsFlexibleInfinity EdgeLate sustainBloodthirsterRunes and summoner spells
Press the Attack supports a deliberate short damage sequence. Flash and Barrier preserve firing space when the opposing duo commits.
Precision
Press the Attack
Presence of Mind
Legend: Bloodline
Cut Down
Sorcery
Celerity
Gathering Storm
Flash
BarrierAvoid duplicating the same defensive spell without a reason. Barrier protects the user; Heal can protect both nearby lane partners.
Choose Cleanse only when removable crowd control is the lane or fight problem and you can use it reliably.
Static alternatives
These choices are not selected from live scores. Use one only after you identify the stated match problem yourself.
Mortal Reminder combines armour penetration with anti-heal.
Guardian Angel protects a completed damage core from one decisive death.
Wit's End adds magic resistance without giving up attack speed.
Lord Dominik's Regards adds percentage armour penetration.
Kit reference
Ability names, descriptions and numeric fields come from Riot Data Dragon. Practical reads are independently written; the current in-game tooltip remains authoritative.
What it doesVayne ruthlessly hunts evil-doers, gaining Move Speed when moving toward nearby enemy champions.
Practical readNight Hunter is the always-on rule shaping Vayne's normal trading and fight pattern. Watch its in-game state before committing.
What it doesVayne tumbles, maneuvering to carefully place her next shot. Her next attack deals bonus damage.
Practical readTumble contributes damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
What it doesVayne tips her bolts with a rare metal, toxic to evil things. The third consecutive attack or ability against the same target deals a percentage of the target's max health as bonus true damage.
Practical readSilver Bolts contributes damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
This effect references a maximum-health value. Check whether the current tooltip uses the caster's or the target's health before comparing damage or protection.
What it doesVayne draws a heavy crossbow from her back, and fires a huge bolt at her target, knocking them back and dealing damage. If they collide with terrain, they are impaled, dealing bonus damage and stunning them.
Practical readCondemn is a ranged cast involving damage. Respect its line or target area, and avoid spending it when the opponent can simply step away before the important exchange.
What it doesReadying herself for an epic confrontation, Vayne gains increased Attack Damage, Invisibility during Tumble, reduced Tumble cooldown, and more bonus Move Speed from Night Hunter
Practical readFinal Hour contributes damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
Adapt the plan
Judge the whole lane or map state, not only personal kills. Choose the situation closest to the current game.
Pressure farm with your Support while keeping the wave and river warded; two opponents can still punish an isolated carry.
Move after the wave is secured and attack the objective from a position your team can defend.
Deal damage to the closest safe target and preserve the shutdown. The lead matters only while you remain alive.
Match the opposing carry's income and trade when both lane partners can participate.
Finish the wave before rotating unless the fight is immediate and clearly reachable.
Stand behind allied control and build damage on reachable targets before stepping toward the back line.
Farm near tower or with nearby allies. Give up isolated minions instead of offering another kill.
Avoid being first into river and trade an unsafe objective for income when the team cannot contest.
Wait for enemy cooldowns and attack whoever enters your safe range; survival creates more damage than a desperate flank.
Pings, movement and objectives
Protect income and coordinate with Support. Your movement should follow the wave, while your pings make target choice and danger clear before the fight begins.
Pings create a shared plan; they do not replace checking waves, vision and who can move.
Finish safe farm and communicate the recall or move before the objective setup begins.
Walk with Support or another ally and choose the side where enemy engage cannot reach you first.
Keep an exit route and identify the nearest target you can damage without crossing enemy control.
Continue useful damage without chasing away from the objective or donating a shutdown.
Later objectives: Repeat the same process around later major objectives: handle nearby income, communicate the route, enter through vision and agree on the fight before committing.
Use the guide
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