Matchup

Heavy AD damageStrong engageDive threatHigh burst

Build vs Vi

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Doran's Blade
Health Potion

Core build

Tear of the Goddess
1
Trinity Force
2DPS
Muramana
3

Standard

Boots of Swiftness
4vs Slow
Infinity Edge
5DPS

Anti AD

Plated Steelcaps
4vs AD
Guardian Angel
5vs AD

Anti Heal

Mortal Reminder
6vs Hybride

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Anti Tank

Lord Dominik's Regards
5vs Tank

DPS

Infinity Edge
DPS
Rapid Firecannon
DPS
Bloodthirster
DPS

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
CorkiCorki
ViVi
Passive
Neutral
Aggressive

Vi's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Blast Shield (P)

Vi charges a shield over time. The shield can be activated by hitting an enemy with an ability.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
312s0s1s
69s0s1s2m20
96s0s1s2m20
116s0s1s1m55
166s0s1s1m30
186s0s1s1m30

Playing against Vi

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

1

Her R is unstoppable but you can prepare: shield, heal, or Zhonya's when you see Vi charging toward you.

2

Her Q charge is visible and audible: side-step or Flash when she releases Q.

3

Vi is squishy if she builds assassin: burst her after she uses R.

4

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