Matchup
You are stronger early — look to snowball before your opponent scales.
Build vs Vi
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
57%
36%Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Precision
Conqueror
Presence of Mind
Legend: Haste
Last Stand
Sorcery
Transcendence
Manaflow Band
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Cassiopeia
ViVi's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Vi charges a shield over time. The shield can be activated by hitting an enemy with an ability.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12s | 0s | 1s | – |
| 6 | 9s | 0s | 1s | 2m20 |
| 9 | 6s | 0s | 1s | 2m20 |
| 11 | 6s | 0s | 1s | 1m55 |
| 16 | 6s | 0s | 1s | 1m30 |
| 18 | 6s | 0s | 1s | 1m30 |
Playing against Vi
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Her R is unstoppable but you can prepare: shield, heal, or Zhonya's when you see Vi charging toward you.
Her Q charge is visible and audible: side-step or Flash when she releases Q.
Vi is squishy if she builds assassin: burst her after she uses R.
Her Q can be interrupted during the charge by knockback or created terrain (Anivia wall, Trundle pillar).
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026