When I lock in Vex, the entire rift trembles! This gloomy Yordle isn't just a mid-lane pick; she's an emotional apocalypse wrapped in shadow bolts. In 2025, nothing satisfies me more than watching cocky assassins dash into my despair and explode into confetti of regret. My passive? It's not just a mechanic—it’s a personal vendetta against mobility. Every blink, every dash? That’s just another soul volunteering for my highlight reel. Playing Vex isn't strategy; it's therapeutic chaos, and I’m here to paint the map with tears!

🔮 My Gloomy Arsenal: Abilities That Make Enemies Sob

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Let’s break down why I’m a walking existential crisis for opponents:

  • Passive: Doom 'N Gloom – Mobile champs? More like moving target practice. Dash near me? BAM! Marked with Gloom. My next attack makes them flee like startled pigeons while melting their HP. It’s hilarious watching Yasuo players panic when their fancy dashes backfire.

  • Q: Mistral Bolt – My bread, butter, and emotional support skillshot. I fire waves of mist that accelerate into sniper-mode devastation. Clearing waves? Easy. Sniping low-health foes from three screens away? Priceless.

  • W: Personal Space – An AOE shockwave that screams “GET OFF MY LAWN!” while shielding me. Perfect when jungle ganks try to ruin my sulking session.

  • E: Looming Darkness – I drop a slowing zone of despair that expands the farther I throw it. Trigger Doom? Suddenly everyone’s running scared from the epicenter. Teamfight initiator? More like panic inducer!

  • R: Shadow Surge – My ULTIMATE POWER TRIP. Fire a missile across the map, dash to the target, and delete them. If they die? I get to do it AGAIN within 12 seconds. Reset chaining in late game? Pure. Euphoria.

Max order? Q > W > E. Why? Because Mistral Bolt is my emotional outlet. Everything else just sets up the meltdown.

💥 Laning Phase: Where Hope Comes to Die

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At level 3, I become a combo monster: E (slow/fear) → Q (damage) → W (shield + finish). Popping Gloom feels like detonating sadness grenades! Roam at 6? Obviously. Why lane when I can ruin bot’s day with a cross-map Shadow Surge? But lane isn’t all sunshine and rainbows (ironic, since Vex hates those). Some matchups make me wanna rage-quit:

Champion Why They Suck My Reaction
Veigar His Event Horizon cages me like a zoo animal 😭 “LET ME OUT!”
Aurelion Sol Cosmic pokes that feel like mosquito bites from hell 🪐 “STOP FLOATING AWAY!”
Zilean Chronoshift revives who I just killed 🙃 “WHY CAN’T YOU STAY DEAD?!”

Pro tip: Ward side bushes. My mobility is trash, so ganks? Not cute.

🚀 Mid to Late Game: Orchestrating the Downfall

Post-laning, I become a roaming nightmare. Picks? Easy. Isolated ADC? Shadow Surge → delete → reset. But if I’m behind? I sulk with my team at objectives. Baron fights? I hang back like an emo sniper, waiting to E + passive fear 3 enemies at once. Late game is Vex’s glory hour—full build, max despair. Everfrost + Zhonya’s? Perfect for rooting dive-happy fools while I cackle.

But restraint is KEY. Go all-in too early? Congrats, you’re now a gray screen. I’ve learned: burst → retreat → repeat > reckless glory.

⚡ Runes & Items: Building My Empire of Sadness

Runes: Electrocute or Bust!

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Electrocute is my soulmate. Land Q+E+auto? BOOM—extra damage screaming “you tried.” Secondary runes? Manaflow Band (for endless gloom) and Scorch (for emotional burning).

Items: The Stuff of Nightmares

Starter: Corrupting Potion. Because sipping misery fuels me.

Core Build:

  1. Everfrost – Root enemies so they can’t escape my gloom. -6.jpg)

  2. Sorcerer’s Shoes – Magic pen so my bolts HURT.

  3. Shadowflame – Melts shields. Bye, Lulu!

  4. Zhonya’s Hourglass – Because even shadows need a timeout.

Situational Meltdowns:

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  • Void Staff (tank shred)

  • Rabadon’s Deathcap (because overkill is underrated)

💭 Final Thoughts: Why Vex Owns My Soul in 2025

Playing Vex isn’t gaming—it’s art. That moment when you R into a teamfight, fear three enemies, and chain-reset your ultimate? Chef’s kiss. But she’s fragile. One misstep, and you’re watching your masterpiece crumble. Maybe that’s why I love her. She mirrors life: chaotic, punishing, but oh-so-rewarding when you embrace the gloom. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got mid laners to traumatize. 😈🌑