Bot · Normal DraftMatchup guidePatch 16.20.1
Build, runes, abilities and practical pre-game checks in one queue-aware reference.
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Role fit
BotVayneVayne has an established Bot carry plan that can scale through shared-lane farm and work with a Support partner.
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Normal Draft · 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.
Matchup notes
Track the cooldown and range of the ability that starts their safest trade. Do not treat this page as a statistical counter claim.
Treat Vex as one part of the map state. Their Jungler, nearby waves and which teammates can move determine whether the same trade or rotation is safe.
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.
Ability reference
Ability reference Data Dragon 16.20.1
Cooldown / Cost / Range Data Dragon 16.20.1
Night Hunter is the always-on rule shaping Vayne's normal trading and fight pattern. Watch its in-game state before committing.
Tumble contributes damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
Cooldown 6/5/4/3/2 · Cost 30 · Listed range 300Silver Bolts contributes damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
Listed range 750Condemn 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.
Cooldown 20/18/16/14/12 · Cost 90 · Listed range 550Final Hour contributes damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
Cooldown 100/85/70 · Cost 80 · Listed range 1Doom 'n Gloom is an automatic part of the kit involving hard crowd control and damage. Track when its condition is active instead of treating every fight the same way.
Mistral Bolt is a ranged cast involving its listed effect. Respect its line or target area, and avoid spending it when the opponent can simply step away before the important exchange.
Cooldown 8/7/6/5/4 · Cost 45/50/55/60/65 · Listed range 1200Personal Space contributes protection or sustain and damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.
Cooldown 16/15/14/13/12 · Cost 75 · Listed range 475Looming Darkness creates setup or area pressure. Place it where the opponent must choose between entering its space, changing route or giving up the immediate contest.
Cooldown 12 · Cost 70/80/90/100/110 · Listed range 800Shadow Surge is a ranged cast involving movement or repositioning and damage. Respect its line or target area, and avoid spending it when the opponent can simply step away before the important exchange.
Cooldown 140/120/100 · Cost 100 · Listed range 2000/2500/3000Adapt 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.
Keep preparing
The matchup page is a pre-game reference. It does not predict the result or alter its recommendation from changing live match data.