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How to Synergize Hecarim with Vex on the Same TeamHecarim is in the a tier of champions

Hecarim with Vex

How to Win With Hecarim and Vex Paired TogetherHecarim is in the b tier of champions
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How to Synergize Hecarim and Vex

based on 1,905 Hecarim with Vex pairs
Win Rate
48.5 %
K/D/A
2.52
Pick Rate
2 %

How We Analyze Champion Pairings in LoL

At MOBA Champion, we take in the results of from millions of LoL matches straight from Riot Games each and every week. Hecarim has fought alongside Vex in 1905 recently played, ranked matches. By amassing so much relevant data straight from the publishers of League of Legends, we feel confident that we can present to you high quality, insightful builds to help Hecarim play with Vex. It is relatively rare for Hecarim to play with Vex on the same team. This pairing has only happened in approx. 2.0% of matches with Hecarim.

Hecarim Vex Synergy Summary

Unfortunately, Hecarim does a dismal job of fighting on the same side as Vex. On average, he wins an acceptable 48.5% of games the champions try and work together in. If you want to play better as Hecarim when fighting on the same team as Vex by figuring out how to better synergize your tactics with them, then look into the complete build (with items, runes, summoner spells, and skills) below!

Best Hecarim vs Vex Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Gustwalker HatchlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Caulfield's WarhammerIonian Boots of Lucidity

Core Hecarim Items

~22 Mins
Spear of ShojinProfane HydraOpportunity

Optional Items

Serylda's GrudgeEclipseBlack CleaverSundered Sky

Summoner Spells

summonerhaste summoner spell D
summonersmite summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Hecarim to level upq
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Second ability for Hecarim to level upw
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Last skill for Hecarim to max oute

Runes

SorceryPhase RushNimbus CloakCelerityWaterwalking
PrecisionTriumphLegend: Tenacity
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling
Hecarim's passive ability p
Hecarim's q ability q
Hecarim's w ability w
Hecarim's e ability e
Hecarim's ultimate ability r
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Guide to Synergizing Hecarim and Vex

Tips for Playing as Hecarim with Vex

Devastating Charge deals more damage based on the distance traveled. Try using Onslaught of Shadows or Summoner Spells such as Ghost or Flash to maximize this damage.

Spirit of Dread restores Health when nearby enemies take damage, including damage dealt by allies. Cast this during a large fight to maximize Hecarim's survivability.

Hecarim Vex Synergy Stats

Hecarim Image
Win Rate
48.5 %
VS
Win Rate
51.5 %
Vex Image
7.3
< Kills >
6.9
6.2
< Deaths >
6.1
8.3
< Assists >
8.1
1.66
< Killing Sprees >
1.57
34
< Minions Killed >
35
1.59
< Dragons Killed >
1.55
0.36
< Inhibitors >
0.35
14,743
< Physical Damage >
14,271
2,682
< Magic Damage >
2,668
800
< True Damage >
776
18,226
< Damage Dealt >
17,715
41,696
< Damage Taken >
41,147
12,403
< Gold Earned >
12,215
1.24
< Towers >
1.19
0.34
< Baron Takedowns >
0.35
21,562
< Total Healing >
21,274
14,294
< Experience >
14,150
19
< Vision Score >
19
5
< Wards Placed >
5
238
< Time Dealing CC >
233

How to Play with Vex as Hecarim in LoL

The Hecarim Vex synergy stats shown here demonstrate the areas of his gameplay that do better (or worse) when paired with Vex, compared to his overall stats. Significant differences are areas of focus that highlight how his gameplay changes when paired with this other champion.

Overall, Hecarim sees a large worsening in his KDA (ratio of kills and assists to deaths) when paired with Vex. His KDA went down from NaN to NaN. This fall shows that Vex helps Hecarim perform poorer in ranked League games. Yet, the small difference shows that this performance change is not very impactful.

When Hecarim plays on the same team as Vex, he sees a marginal improvement in his full damage dealt. This difference may demonstrate that Vex supports by providing protection for him to dish out more damage or that their presence also helps increase the game's duration. Similarly, when Hecarim is played with Vex on the same side, he usually scores many fewer killing sprees than when he plays without Vex. This is contrasting evidence that he is worse when playing alongside Vex.

Additionally, when Hecarim plays with Vex on the same team, he usually receives a little more damage than when he plays alone. Receiving more damage may mean that Vex does a poor job of covering Hecarim in teamfights.

Synergies between Hecarim and Vex

Damage Types Compared

Hecarim
Vex
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Contrasted

Hecarim
Vex

Is Hecarim better when played alongside Vex?

There is no universally accepted best champion pairing for Hecarim that will no matter what be his ideal teammate. Yet, overall, Vex is a very typical companion for Hecarim. By being on the same team as Hecarim, they has no effect on their win rate by 0.0% to 48.5%. This clearly indicates that there is not really a strong strategic relationship between Hecarim and Vex that results in them performing at the same level together than alone.

Vex has a much lower diffuclty than Hecarim. That means Hecarim players don't need to be very careful when lining up Vex comrades to go into battle on the same side as, as they will need a much lower level of skill to be able to cooperate well with you.

When playing cooperatively, Hecarim players should expect to observe an overall large increase in your team’s capability to deal physical damage. When paired, these champions should be able to take down targets with auto-attacks and other AD damage abilities.

Conversely, by pairing Hecarim and Vex together, you will not be granting your other teammates a great deal of magic damage. We recommend you pick other champs on your team that fills this disparity in this pairing's playstyle.

Regardless of your Vex ally's skill level, you should focus on maximizing your income, outlasting your enemies, and clearing objectives. If you do this, you will do well anyway.

Additional Information for Hecarim Players

How We Calculated Our Hecarim Vex Synergy Build and Stats

For this guide on pairing Hecarim and Vex, we analyzed 1,905 ranked and recent League of Legends matches. We perform advanced data cleaning and statistical methods to guarantee that our team synergy stats are accurate and reliable. You can be confident that our recommended build to pair Hecarim with Vex comes from actual 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 your division's most relevant stats and build.

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Further Insights to Win with this Champion Pairing

To learn all of the intricacies of Hecarim in order to synergize with Vex during both the lane and mid / late game phases of LoL rounds, you should continue reading to gather some more tips and tricks for this champion pairing. If you use the build and stats presented here, you will increase your win rate significantly.

The ideal finished items to get in your Hecarim and Vex synergy build include Spear of Shojin, Profane Hydra, and Opportunity. When Hecarim incorporated at least these three pieces in his build, he performed significantly better when fighting alongside Vex than with many other typical item sets. In fact, Hecarim boasted an average win rate of 48.5% helping carry Vex with these items in his kit.

To have the best likelihood of defeating your oponents, Hecarim players should take the Phase Rush, Nimbus Cloak, Celerity, Waterwalking, Legend: Tenacity, and Triumph runes from the Sorcery and Precision rune sets. Out of all the rune builds that we analyzed for this team composition, this blending of runes resulted in the greatest win rate. In fact, these runes gave a 48.5% winrate overall.

If you need to view Hecarim and Vex cooperations tips and builds for a a distinct division, feel free to select one from the selection menu above. If viewing for the first time, the stats and tips and suggestions shown are calculated using every match played with both champs.