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Core
Runes, masteries, skill order and items on this page mirror what is actually being played in Classic on patch 26.16, not a reconstruction of a 2013 patch.
A high-risk ADC who melts everything late with stacked Silver Bolts.
+0.95 attack damage×9
+1.41 armor×9
+1.34 magic resist×9
+2% Lifesteal.×3
Skill Leveling Order
Max order Q → W → EQQQQQWWWWWEEEEE
RRRMax in the order Q → W → E, taking R at 6, 11 and 16.
Item Build
Live Classic, patch 26.16Data collected 2026-08-16Build path · Dagger → Health Potion → Berserker's Greaves → Phantom Dancer → Infinity Edge → Blade of the Ruined King
Open with Dagger + Health Potion.Berserker's Greaves››
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0/121 points into Offense to push early damage share.
Playstyle
The lane is weak, so farm safely and play for late. Q (Tumble) to reposition and land autos, and W (Silver Bolts) true damage on the third hit melts tanks. E (Condemn) to pin against a wall for extra damage and stun is key. Kite incoming enemies and carry the back half of fights.
Base Stats
Lv1 · growth · Lv18Skills
Passive · Q · W · E · R
Vayne ruthlessly hunts evil-doers. She gains 30 Movement Speed when moving toward nearby enemy champions.
Vayne tumbles, maneuvering to carefully place her next shot. Her next attack deals bonus damage.
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 maximum Health as bonus true damage. (Max: 200 damage vs. Monsters)
Vayne draws a heavy crossbow from her back, and fires a huge bolt at her target, dealing damage and knocking them back. If they collide with terrain, they are impaled, dealing bonus damage and stunning them.
Readying herself for an epic confrontation, Vayne gains increased Attack Damage, invisibility during Tumble, and triple the bonus Movement Speed from Night Hunter.
Champion Tips
Riot officialPlaying as
- 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 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.
Frequently Asked
The quick answers, straight from this buildWhat runes for Vayne?
Marks Greater Mark of Attack Damage 9, Seals Greater Seal of Armor 9, Glyphs Greater Glyph of Magic Resist 9, Quints Greater Quintessence of Life Steal 3
What mastery setup for Vayne?
21/9/0 split. 21 points into Offense to push early damage share.
What is Vayne’s skill order?
Max in the order Q → W → E, taking R whenever available. Max in the order Q → W → E, taking R at 6, 11 and 16.
What is Vayne’s item build?
Start: Dagger + Health Potion → Boots: Berserker's Greaves → Core: Phantom Dancer · Infinity Edge · Blade of the Ruined King
Who is Vayne weak against?
Corki — Outranged in lane, so laning is tough / Ashe — Vulnerable to dive champions
Lore
The world is not always as civilized as people might think. There are still those who would follow the blackest paths of magic and become corrupted by the darker powers that flow through Runeterra. Shauna Vayne knows this fact well. As a young ...
