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How to Win Corki vs Vex Counter MatchupCorki is in the b tier of champions

Corki vs Vex

How to Beat Vex as Corki in LoLCorki is in the b tier of champions
Marksman
Mage

How to Beat Vex as Corki

based on 722 Corki vs Vex matchups
Win Rate
49 %
K/D/A
2.14
Pick Rate
1.8 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

At MOBA Champion, we analyze millions of recently ranked League rounds every week. In our data, Corki fought Vex in 722 games. Using so many games with Corki versus Vex gives us a lot of confidence in our capacity to produce enlightening statistics and a recommended build to smash your opposition. This particular pairing is somewhat rare. Corki is forced to battle against Vex in only 1.8% of his rounds.

Corki vs Vex Matchup Summary

Unfortunately, Corki has done a dismal job of beating Vex. Typically, he wins a acceptable 49.0% of the time the champs oppose each other in. In Corki versus Vex games, Corki’s side is 0.1% less expected to gain first blood, implying that he probably won't be able to get first blood against Vex.

Best Corki vs Vex Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Health PotionTear of the Goddess

Early Items

~5 Mins
Tear of the GoddessCaulfield's Warhammer

Core Corki Items

~22 Mins
MuramanaSpear of ShojinEclipse

Optional Items

Rapid FirecannonMaw of MalmortiusInfinity EdgeMalignance

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerteleport summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Corki to level upq
>
Second ability for Corki to level upe
>
Last skill for Corki to max outw

Runes

InspirationFirst StrikeMagical FootwearBiscuit DeliveryCosmic Insight
DominationTaste of BloodUltimate Hunter
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceMagic Resist
Corki's passive ability p
Corki's q ability q
Corki's w ability w
Corki's e ability e
Corki's ultimate ability r
1
E
2
Q
3
W
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
7
Q
8
E
9
Q
10
E
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R
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E
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E
14
W
15
W
16
R

Guide to Countering Vex as Corki

Tips for Playing as Corki against Vex

Valkyrie can be used defensively as well, so try using it for a quick escape.

Phosphorus Bomb can be used to reveal enemy units that might be hiding in a nearby patch of brush.

Corki can continue to attack while using Gatling Gun. Maximizing Gatling Gun is key to mastering Corki.

Corki vs Vex Counter Stats

Corki Image
Win Rate
49 %
VS
Win Rate
51 %
Vex Image
6.8
< Kills >
7.8
6.3
< Deaths >
5.9
6.7
< Assists >
7.6
1.58
< Killing Sprees >
1.83
187
< Minions Killed >
171
0.09
< Dragons Killed >
0.06
0.43
< Inhibitors >
0.44
3,350
< Physical Damage >
1,299
20,827
< Magic Damage >
23,521
879
< True Damage >
885
25,056
< Damage Dealt >
25,706
22,883
< Damage Taken >
19,932
12,760
< Gold Earned >
11,924
2.02
< Towers >
1.88
0.03
< Baron Takedowns >
0.02
3,480
< Total Healing >
2,430
14,856
< Experience >
14,750
18
< Vision Score >
21
9
< Wards Placed >
10
196
< Time Dealing CC >
557

How to Counter Vex with Corki in LoL

The stats shown here feature several valuable Corki against Vex counter stats that may help you figure out the differences and similarities between the pair. As an example, Corki’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is better than Vex’s ratio of NaN, demonstrating that Corki may be more central to his team's team fighting effectiveness than Vex..

Corki often has a similar longest killing spree as his opponent does. On average, he receives a similar amount of damage to Vex. This is usually reflective of different amounts of tankyness, but it can also hint that the champ with increased health has less agility and thus is unable to kite away from additional damage when engaged or poked.

Differences between Corki and Vex

Damage Types Compared

Corki
Vex
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Corki
Vex

Who is Better, Corki or Vex?

Both League champions are great. Both have their pros and cons. In League's current meta, Corki usually fairs equally well when taking on Vex, with a 49.0% win rate. Therefore, Corki makes an ok counter for Vex.

While Corki does have a lower win rate compared to Vex, when they face off with one another, Corki also has a much greater difficulty level that makes him a more difficult character to pick up and master. You should be careful when picking Corki into Vex.

Additionally, Corki has almost no amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Vex. This often makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when trying to counter champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there isn't a single best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Corki vs Vex matchups, Vex is the better champion with a similar win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allies during late stage team fights.

Corki is a somewhat poor counter to Vex. You will do well by focussing your gameplay on keeping up your gold income and clearing objectives. If you do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Corki against Vex.

Additional Information for Corki Players

How We Calculated Our Corki vs Vex Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Vex as Corki, we analyzed 722 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Vex as Corki comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Corki to counter Vex during both the lane and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to learn a few extra tips and tricks for this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and suggestions presented here, you should grow your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Corki often accumulates a similar amount of CS as Vex. Champions who typically don't earn many minion kills often don't need much CS to be effective, such as sup champs. They are capable of scaling well off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champs with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually require several high cost items to be effective. In either case, try to surpass the values reported here to do well.

The most important items to have in your Corki versus Vex build include Muramana, Spear of Shojin, and Eclipse. When Corki used at least these three pieces in his build, he did much better vs Vex than with many other commonly used counter builds. In fact, Corki boasted an average winrate of 49.0% when playing against Vex with this counter build.

To have the highest likelihood of vanquishing Vex as Corki, you should take the First Strike, Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight, Taste of Blood, and Ultimate Hunter runes from the Inspiration and Domination rune sets. Out of all the runes players picked for Corki vs Vex counters, this blending of runes resulted in the highest win rate. Moreover, these runes gave a 49.0% winrate overall.

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