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Base Stats
Gameplay Ratings
Attack
Defense
Magic
Per Level
Abilities
E
Condemn
Vayne draws a heavy crossbow from her back, and fires a huge bolt at her target, knocking them back and dealing damage. If they collide with terrain, they are impaled, dealing bonus damage and stunning them.
Passive
Night Hunter
Vayne ruthlessly hunts evil-doers, gaining Move Speed when moving toward nearby enemy champions.
Q
Tumble
Vayne tumbles, maneuvering to carefully place her next shot. Her next attack deals bonus damage.
R (Ultimate)
Final Hour
Readying herself for an epic confrontation, Vayne gains increased Attack Damage, Invisibility during Tumble, reduced Tumble cooldown, and more bonus Move Speed from Night Hunter
W
Silver Bolts
Vayne tips her bolts with a rare metal, toxic to evil things. The third consecutive attack or ability against the same target deals a percentage of the target's max health as bonus true damage.
Playing As Vayne
- -Tumble has many uses, but it cannot pass over walls.
- -Condemn can be used to both pin targets to walls to ensure a kill, or to escape a pursuer.
- -Don't go in first to a large teamfight. Wait for your teammates to initiate.
Playing Against Vayne
- -Vayne is fragile - turn the pressure up on her and she will be forced to play cautiously.
- -Deny Vayne the opportunity to pin you against walls.
Lore
Shauna Vayne is a deadly, remorseless Demacian monster hunter, who has dedicated her life to finding and destroying the demon that murdered her family. Armed with a wrist-mounted crossbow and a heart full of vengeance, she is only truly happy when slaying practitioners or creations of the dark arts, striking from the shadows with a flurry of silver bolts.
About Vayne, the Night Hunter
Shauna Vayne is a deadly, remorseless Demacian monster hunter, who has dedicated her life to finding and destroying the demon that murdered her family. Armed with a wrist-mounted crossbow and a heart full of vengeance, she is only truly happy when slaying practitioners or creations of the dark arts, striking from the shadows with a flurry of silver bolts.
How to Play Vayne
Playing Vayneeffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a marksman, Vayne benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally Tips
- Tumble has many uses, but it cannot pass over walls.
- Condemn can be used to both pin targets to walls to ensure a kill, or to escape a pursuer.
- Don't go in first to a large teamfight. Wait for your teammates to initiate.
Playing Against Vayne
- Vayne is fragile - turn the pressure up on her and she will be forced to play cautiously.
- Deny Vayne the opportunity to pin you against walls.
Vayne Counters and Matchups
Vayne's toughest matchup this patch is JarvanIV. Conversely, Vayne performs strongly into Rengar.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Vayne
Riot rates Vayne's difficulty at 8/10. Vayne rewards mastery and has a steep learning curve — expect to spend dozens of games before seeing the payoff.