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1st Place
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Top 4
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Set 18 Vi builds: Gargoyle Stoneplate, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmogs Armor (66.86% top four rate, +15.10% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmogs Armor (62.79% top four rate, +11.03% difference); Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmogs Armor (62.50% top four rate, +10.74% difference)
Average Placement:3.62
Top 4 Rate:66.86%
Top 4 Diff:+15.10%
First Place Rate:17.05%
Pick Rate:2.92%
Average Placement:3.79
Top 4 Rate:62.79%
Top 4 Diff:+11.03%
First Place Rate:15.30%
Pick Rate:1.54%
Average Placement:3.71
Top 4 Rate:62.50%
Top 4 Diff:+10.74%
First Place Rate:17.76%
Pick Rate:0.60%
Vi Component Priority Order in Set 18
When playing Vi in TFT Set 18, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, Negatron Cloak from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves and Tear Of The Goddess are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Vi's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
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Chain VestFound in 6 builds
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Giant's BeltFound in 5 builds
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Negatron CloakFound in 4 builds
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Sparring GlovesFound in 3 builds
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Tear Of The GoddessFound in 2 builds
Why These Components for Vi?
Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Vi, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Steadfast Heart, Bramble Vest, Sunfire Cape, which are core items for maximizing Vi's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 2nd priority component for Vi, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Sunfire Cape, Warmogs Armor, which are core items for maximizing Vi's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 3rd priority component for Vi, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Dragon's Claw, Gargoyle Stoneplate, which are core items for maximizing Vi's effectiveness.
Vi Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Vi's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Giant's Belt to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Vi's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Vi in Set 18
High PriorityVi is a high-priority itemization target in Set 18. The best Vi item build achieves a 66.9% top four rate, which is +15.1% higher than Vi's base rate of 51.8%. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Top 4 Rate62.4%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+10.6%
Average Placement3.81
First Place Rate16.1%
Base Champion Stats
Base Top 4 Rate51.8%
Best Build Diff+15.1%
Champion Cost3-cost
Builds Analyzed5
Key Factors for Vi Itemization in Set 18
Excellent Item Scaling
Vi's best item build provides +15.1% top four rate improvement. 3 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
Multiple Strong Build Options
3 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.
High First Place Potential
Itemized Vi achieves 16.1% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
Mid-Cost Flexibility
Vi is a 3-cost unit that can serve as either a primary carry or support depending on your composition.
Vi Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Vi itemization in TFT Set 18 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Vi has a base top four rate of 51.8%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Vi item build achieves a 66.9% top four rate, representing a +15.1% difference from the base rate. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Vi achieves 62.4% top four rate (+10.6% vs base) with 3.81 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Vi achieves a 16.1% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Vi a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Vi
- When you find Vi early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Vi's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Vi
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Vi Items in TFT Set 18
The best Vi item is Steadfast Heart with a 63.77% win rate (+12.01% vs base), 15.57% first place rate, and 3.93% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 20.83% pick rate and 57.92% win rate. Evenshroud has the highest first place rate at 17.32%. The top three Vi items are Steadfast Heart, Evenshroud, and Bramble Vest.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | A | 63.77% | +12.01% |
Best Vi Artifact Items in TFT Set 18
The best Vi artifact item is Lightshield Crest with a 57.74% win rate (+5.98% vs base), 18.79% first place rate, and 0.33% pick rate. The most popular is Mogul'sMail with a 0.37% pick rate and 56.80% win rate. Wit's End has the highest first place rate at 21.21%. The top three Vi artifact items are Lightshield Crest, Aegis of Dawn, and Mogul'sMail.
Rank | Item | Rating |
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Best Vi Radiant Items in TFT Set 18
The best Vi radiant item is Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 64.29% win rate (+12.53% vs base), 13.31% first place rate, and 0.15% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.18% pick rate and 55.79% win rate. Radiant Evenshroud has the highest first place rate at 17.31%. The top three Vi radiant items are Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate, Radiant Dragon's Claw, and Radiant Blast Potion.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate |
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Vi Set 18 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vi's best build in Set 18?
The best Vi build in TFT Set 18 features Gargoyle Stoneplate, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Warmogs Armor as core items. This build has a 66.86% win rate and is picked 2.92% of the time. First place rate: 17.05%, avg placement: 3.62.
What is the best item for Vi?
Steadfast Heart is the best item for Vi with a 63.77% win rate and 3.93% pick rate across 3,020 matches.
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