Vayne
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti AP
DPS
Precision
Lethal Tempo
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Coup de Grace
Resolve
Conditioning
Overgrowth
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Vayne ruthlessly hunts evil-doers, gaining Move Speed when moving toward nearby enemy champions.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6s | 0s | 20s | – |
| 6 | 4s | 0s | 20s | 1m40 |
| 9 | 2s | 0s | 20s | 1m40 |
| 11 | 2s | 0s | 20s | 1m25 |
| 16 | 2s | 0s | 16s | 1m10 |
| 18 | 2s | 0s | 12s | 1m10 |
The 3rd auto from W passive (Silver Bolts) deals true damage based on max HP % — focus the same target to proc the 3rd auto, don't switch.
Use E (Condemn) against a wall or tower for the stun — position yourself so the knockback pushes the enemy into a wall.
Your Q (Tumble) is a short dash that resets your auto — weave Q between autos to maximize DPS (auto then Q then auto).
During R (Final Hour), each Q makes you invisible for 1s — use this to reposition without being targeted in teamfights.
Vayne is weak in the early game: play safe before your 2-3 first items, you outscale almost everyone in the late game.
Playing as Vayne
Tips to maximize your impact
The 3rd auto from W passive (Silver Bolts) deals true damage based on max HP % — focus the same target to proc the 3rd auto, don't switch.
Use E (Condemn) against a wall or tower for the stun — position yourself so the knockback pushes the enemy into a wall.
Your Q (Tumble) is a short dash that resets your auto — weave Q between autos to maximize DPS (auto then Q then auto).
During R (Final Hour), each Q makes you invisible for 1s — use this to reposition without being targeted in teamfights.
Vayne is weak in the early game: play safe before your 2-3 first items, you outscale almost everyone in the late game.
Playing against Vayne
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Punish her aggressively in the early game (levels 1-5): Vayne has short range (550) and no waveclear, she's very vulnerable.
Buy Plated Steelcaps — they reduce her auto-attack damage which is her only source of DPS.
Avoid fights near walls: her E (Condemn) stuns against walls for a long duration.
Control Wards and Oracle Lens reveal Vayne during her invisibility (R+Q) — place them in teamfights to target her.
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Stats against Vayne
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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