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Mid · Ranked Solo/DuoMatchup chartPatch 16.20.1

Vex vs Thresh

Loadout, runes, tricks and practical pre-battle checks in one queue-aware reference.

VexVSThresh

Matchup chart

Pick th' matchup

Scan th' horizon every champion, choose th' assigned role, then open th' exact queue chart.

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Role
Picked courseMidships

Pick two champions from th' list.

Arrr, role fit

MidVex

Vex has an established central-course course wit' access to waves, both sides o' th' river and meaningful pressure betwixt prizes.

Arrr, primary role
Old chart, mateyRecommendations await inspection

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16.16 Data Dragon
Build check’s patch
16.19.1 Data Dragon
Item lookup’s patch
16.20.1 Data Dragon

Arrr, ranked · Mid · Ranked Solo/Duo, matey

Arrr, burst mage

Follow th' completed-gear order as a pre-battle reference. Components and owned gear do nay create extra inventory slots.

Arrr, primary role
S
Draft / Ranked opening · separate from gear 1

Doran's Ring

400 doubloons

This be th' most-supported Draft/Ranked starting gear in th' frozen prior-patch public role snapshot. Compare its durability, sustain and damage trade-off afore leaving base.

1
First aboard gear

Luden's Echo

2,750 doubloons

Adds burst to yer first aboard spell rotation.

2
Boots

Sorcerer's Shoes

1,100 doubloons

Early magic penetration fer fragile targets.

3
Arrr, core damage

Shadowflame

3,200 doubloons

Improves damage when foes be already low.

4
Arrr, late power

Zhonya's Hourglass

3,250 doubloons

This cargo be part of the most-supported sound core in the frozen prior-patch public role log. Use the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly named matchup trouble.

5
Arrr, vs resistance

Rabadon's Deathcap

3,500 doubloons

Multiplies th' trick power ye have built.

6
Arrr, repeated spell rotations

Cosmic Drive

3,000 doubloons

Completes th' six-gear inventory wit' movement speed and trick haste fer repeated late-battle spell rotations.

Shipshape loadout choices

Pick th' course afore play

Recommendations await inspection

AlternativeArrr, too much healingMorellonomicon applies anti-heal. Buy it earlier only when healing be already deciding fights.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Morellonomicon applies anti-heal. Buy it earlier only when healing be already deciding fights.

  1. First aboard gearLuden's Echo
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. Morellonomicon
  4. Arrr, late powerZhonya's Hourglass
  5. Arrr, vs resistanceRabadon's Deathcap
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeArrr, one spell stops meBanshee's spell shield can protect th' first aboard fit fer th' captain's eye cast agin' ye.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Banshee's spell shield can protect th' first aboard fit fer th' captain's eye cast agin' ye.

  1. First aboard gearLuden's Echo
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. Arrr, core damageShadowflame
  4. Banshee's Veil
  5. Arrr, vs resistanceRabadon's Deathcap
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeArrr, they stack magic resistVoid Staff becomes valuable when th' target has bought meaningful magic resistance.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Void Staff becomes valuable when th' target has bought meaningful magic resistance.

  1. First aboard gearLuden's Echo
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. Arrr, core damageShadowflame
  4. Void Staff
  5. Arrr, vs resistanceRabadon's Deathcap
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive

Shipshape loadout comparison

Shipshape loadout comparison

Recommendations await inspection

Build chart needs reviewArrr, burst mageRecommendations await inspectionSpy full course

Recommendations await inspection

  1. First aboard gearLuden's Echo
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. Arrr, core damageShadowflame
  4. Arrr, late powerZhonya's Hourglass
  5. Arrr, vs resistanceRabadon's Deathcap
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeArrr, too much healingMorellonomicon applies anti-heal. Buy it earlier only when healing be already deciding fights.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Morellonomicon applies anti-heal. Buy it earlier only when healing be already deciding fights.

  1. First aboard gearLuden's Echo
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. Morellonomicon
  4. Arrr, late powerZhonya's Hourglass
  5. Arrr, vs resistanceRabadon's Deathcap
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeArrr, one spell stops meBanshee's spell shield can protect th' first aboard fit fer th' captain's eye cast agin' ye.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Banshee's spell shield can protect th' first aboard fit fer th' captain's eye cast agin' ye.

  1. First aboard gearLuden's Echo
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. Arrr, core damageShadowflame
  4. Banshee's Veil
  5. Arrr, vs resistanceRabadon's Deathcap
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeArrr, they stack magic resistVoid Staff becomes valuable when th' target has bought meaningful magic resistance.Spy full course

Arrr, best when: Void Staff becomes valuable when th' target has bought meaningful magic resistance.

  1. First aboard gearLuden's Echo
  2. BootsSorcerer's Shoes
  3. Arrr, core damageShadowflame
  4. Void Staff
  5. Arrr, vs resistanceRabadon's Deathcap
  6. Arrr, repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive

Arrr, runes and summoner spells

Arrr, runes and summoner spellsVexMid

Control Mid range, mana and wave timing afore committing to a longer exchange or roam.

Ranked Solo/Duo, matey
Arrr, primary tree

Sorcery

Arcane CometManaflow BandTranscendenceScorch
Arrr, secondary tree

Inspiration

Biscuit DeliveryCosmic Insight
Arrr, summoner spells
FlashTeleport
Pick pressure or recovery

Ignite supports a short kill window; Teleport supports recall and sea chart timing; Barrier protects agin' immediate burst.

Protect th' wave course

A more booty aggressive spell pair does nay replace seaworthy wave timing, river vision or an escape course.

Arrr, matchup notes

What changes when Thresh is opposite you?

Pre-battle kit comparison
Arrr, strategic interaction

Arrr, punish frequent movement

Anti-mobility pressure be worth reviewing agin' champions who reposition repeatedly.

Mid battle

Wave control and th' first aboard spell-damage core most often create th' clearest pressure window.

Yer course

Use th' course ye prepared

Treat Ahri as one part o' th' sea chart state. Their Jungler, nigh th' ship waves and which teammates can move determine whether th' same trade or rotation be seaworthy.

Trick reminders

Against Thresh

  • Thresh's Death Sentence has a long cast time. Watch fer th' cast to begin to take evasive actions.
  • Intentionally breaking a wall o' The Box can allow a vulnerable ally to escape unscathed.
  • Thresh relies on collecting souls fer a portion o' his defense and damage. Try punishing him when he moves to collect them.

Arrr, static alternatives

Compare th' problem afore changing th' course

These choices be nay picked from live scores. Use one only after ye identify th' stated clash problem yourself.

Arrr, Only when enemy healing is deciding fights

Oblivion Orb

Arrr, Oblivion Orb supplies healing reduction without committing to a completed Morellonomicon. Skip both when healing is not the problem or an ally already covers your target reliably. Healing reduction does not reduce shields.

Arrr, Conditional component, not a core item. Complete Morellonomicon only when its stats and slot efficiency justify delaying another purchase.
Arrr, one spell stops me

Banshee's Veil

Banshee's spell shield can protect th' first aboard fit fer th' captain's eye cast agin' ye.

Arrr, they stack magic resist

Void Staff

Void Staff becomes valuable when th' target has bought meaningful magic resistance.

Trick reference

Arrr, compare both kits

Trick reference Data Dragon 16.20.1

Wait fer reload (s) / Cost / Charted reach (units) Data Dragon 16.20.1

Vex

  1. P
    Doom 'n GloomEnglish

    Vex periodically becomes empowered, causing her next basic Ability to fear enemies and interrupt dashes. Whenever a nearby enemy dashes, Vex applies a mark that can be consumed for bonus damage that also reduces the cooldown of her empowered state.

  2. Q
    Mistral BoltEnglish

    Launch a damaging missile that accelerates mid-flight.

    Wait fer reload (s) 8/7/6/5/4 · Cost 45/50/55/60/65 · Charted reach (units) 1200
  3. W
    Personal SpaceEnglish

    Gain a shield and damage nearby enemies.

    Wait fer reload (s) 16/15/14/13/12 · Cost 75 · Charted reach (units) 475
  4. E
    Looming DarknessEnglish

    Summon a damaging and slowing zone that applies Gloom to enemies.

    Wait fer reload (s) 12 · Cost 70/80/90/100/110 · Charted reach (units) 800
  5. R
    Shadow SurgeEnglish

    Fire a missile that marks an enemy champion. Recast to dash to them and deal damage.

    Wait fer reload (s) 140/120/100 · Cost 100 · Charted reach (units) 2000/2500/3000

Thresh

  1. P
    DamnationEnglish

    Thresh can harvest the souls of enemies that die near him, permanently granting him Armor and Ability Power.

  2. Q
    Death SentenceEnglish

    Thresh binds an enemy in chains and pulls them toward him. Activating this ability a second time pulls Thresh to the enemy.

    Wait fer reload (s) 19/16.5/14/11.5/9 · Cost 70 · Charted reach (units) 1075
  3. W
    Dark PassageEnglish

    Thresh throws out a lantern that shields nearby allied Champions from damage. Allies can click the lantern to dash to Thresh.

    Wait fer reload (s) 21/20/19/18/17 · Cost 50/55/60/65/70 · Charted reach (units) 950
  4. E
    FlayEnglish

    Thresh's attacks wind up, dealing more damage the longer he waits between attacks. When activated, Thresh sweeps his chain, knocking all enemies hit in the direction of the blow.

    Wait fer reload (s) 13/12.25/11.5/10.75/10 · Cost 60/65/70/75/80 · Charted reach (units) 500
  5. R
    The BoxEnglish

    A prison of walls that slow and deal damage if broken.

    Wait fer reload (s) 120/100/80 · Cost 100 · Charted reach (units) 450

Adapt th' course

What to do when th' battle changes

Judge th' whole course or sea chart state, nay only personal kills. Pick th' situation closest to th' present battle.

Even course

Manage th' wave and keep both sides o' th' sea chart visible

1
Course

Trade when yer key trick and minion position favour ye; an even course does nay require a forced solo kill.

2
Sea chart play

Move on a completed wave and return afore several waves be lost to th' tower.

3
Fights

Position fer th' champion's reliable damage or control instead o' beginning wit' th' lowest-percentage spell.

Pings, movement and prizes

Vex Mid sea chart course

Mid can reach either side, but th' wave pays fer every move. Communicate th' foe first aboard, then move only when th' course and destination be credible.

Ahead

Use priority to arrive first aboard, nay recklessly

Ping
Ping Foe Lost overboard when th' foe leaves, On Me Way afore entering river and Peril on th' course th' foe may use.
Arrr, stay or roam
Roam after clearing th' wave and choose th' side where crewmates can participate. Return afore several waves be lost.
Prize
Reach river wit' th' Jungler, control one entrance and preserve th' spell that stops an foe engage or secures th' first aboard target.
Even

Turn one managed wave into sea chart pressure

Ping
Use Foe Lost overboard immediately, then On Me Way only when ye be genuinely moving rather than considering it.
Arrr, stay or roam
Move after th' wave be handled. If following requires entering fog alone, ping Peril and take th' seaworthy course instead.
Prize
Lend a hand establish river vision afore th' set sail. Do nay burn th' only control spell on poke if it be needed to protect th' entrance.
Behind

Clear th' deck safely and warn both side lanes

Ping
Ping Foe Lost overboard early and repeat Peril on th' threatened side. Use Retreat if matching th' roam would expose ye to another kill.
Arrr, stay or roam
Arrr, follow through established vision or remain Mid and recover farm. A late blind follow often loses both positions.
Prize
Approach astern o' th' front line and use reliable control or range. Trade th' prize if th' crew cannae safely enter river.
Prize setup

Arrr, four calls, in order

Pings create a shared course; they do nay replace checking waves, vision and who can move.

  1. 1
    Handle th' wave

    Push, catch or communicate th' wave afore leaving so th' foe does nay gain a free move and free income.

  2. 2
    Signal th' course

    Use On Me Way fer th' course ye be actually taking and Peril where an unseen foe may arrive.

  3. 3
    Arrr, enter together

    Move through controlled vision wit' th' Jungler or another ally instead o' face-checking th' prize alone.

  4. 4
    Pick th' job

    Decide whether ye be engaging, front-lining, flanking or protecting a carry afore th' fight begins.

Later prizes: Repeat th' same process 'round later major prizes: handle nigh th' ship income, communicate th' course, enter through vision and agree on th' fight afore committing.

Arrr, keep preparing

Use th' champion chart or choose another foe

Th' matchup chart be a pre-battle reference. It does nay predict th' result or alter its recommendation from changing live clash data.

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