Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
43.3%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Hecarimvs Vi

FFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches104,630
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Vi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Vi wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Hecarim based on 5 games. Vi wins the early laning phase while Hecarim scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Vi matchup.

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Hecarim Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hecarim performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Hecarim - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
40.0% WR
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Vi vs Hecarim matchup - 60.0% win rate
Vi
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Vi Matchup?

Vi wins the Hecarim vs Vi matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
0.8
CS / min
0.7
1,026
DMG / min
554
11,611
Gold / game
10,359
680
Heal / min
367
1,407
DMG Mitigated / min
1,342
0.9
CC / min
1.0
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Hecarim vs Vi Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Vi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Hecarim's 40.0%, giving Vi a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vi controls the early laning stage, but Hecarim outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vi needs to press advantages before Hecarim reaches their power spikes, while Hecarim should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Hecarim leads by 471 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi has a strong advantage in this matchup. Hecarim players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Vi overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Hecarim vs Vi Laning Phase Breakdown

Hecarim wins the laning phase against Vi in League of Legends

Hecarim is favored during the laning phase against Vi, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Hecarim holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.8Hecarim
0.7Vi
Hecarim and Vi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
1,026Hecarim
554Vi
Hecarim heavily out-damages Vi by 471 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vi should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Hecarim's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,611Hecarim
10,359Vi
Hecarim generates a commanding 1,252 more gold per game than Vi. This substantial economic advantage means Hecarim consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vi should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Hecarim
1.0Vi
Both Hecarim and Vi provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
2,087Hecarim
1,709Vi
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 378 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Hecarim can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vi is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vi, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Hecarim Build Against Vi

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Vi, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Vi are Voltaic Cyclosword, Death's Dance and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Hecarim vs Vi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim33.3%
Vi early game win rateVi66.7%
Late Game
Hecarim
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim50.0%
Vi late game win rateVi50.0%

Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Hecarim. This lopsided early game means Vi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Hecarim at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Vi. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Vi has the edge early, but Hecarim gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Hecarim Runes Against Vi

Precision rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs ViPrecision
Conqueror - best Hecarim rune vs ViTriumph - best Hecarim rune vs ViLegend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs ViLast Stand - best Hecarim rune vs Vi
Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs ViSorcery
Celerity - best Hecarim rune vs ViNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs Vi
0.0% WR

The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Hecarim the best tools to compete against Vi in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Hecarim's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hecarim matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
38.10%211.367412,26150.0%27.3%
45.00%201.067512,27637.5%50.0%
38.89%181.074411,09337.5%40.0%
29.41%171.471411,85933.3%25.0%
41.18%171.160511,27857.1%30.0%
50.00%141.376312,73028.6%71.4%
41.67%121.161711,13616.7%66.7%
18.18%111.166113,2780.0%25.0%
45.45%111.17378,73144.4%50.0%
54.55%111.162612,463100.0%28.6%
54.55%111.249210,82257.1%50.0%
45.45%111.158112,01775.0%28.6%
30.00%101.261110,62540.0%20.0%
60.00%101.378612,85250.0%66.7%
30.00%101.03876,57237.5%0.0%
44.44%90.96299,55157.1%0.0%
50.00%81.358311,55250.0%50.0%
50.00%81.692711,49425.0%75.0%
25.00%80.970310,8230.0%50.0%
42.86%71.61,02514,16133.3%50.0%
28.57%71.054110,24533.3%25.0%
28.57%71.462112,81333.3%25.0%
42.86%71.160710,69166.7%25.0%
33.33%61.148515,2890.0%33.3%
50.00%61.070611,22750.0%50.0%
33.33%61.286315,77050.0%25.0%
100.00%61.158812,331100.0%100.0%
0.00%60.879912,4260.0%0.0%
60.00%51.287315,274100.0%33.3%
60.00%51.266013,3160.0%75.0%
60.00%50.893415,889100.0%33.3%
40.00%50.81,02611,61133.3%50.0%
40.00%51.280712,21833.3%50.0%
60.00%51.377014,28550.0%66.7%
60.00%51.173514,053100.0%50.0%
40.00%51.297616,248100.0%25.0%
50.00%41.174515,2250.0%50.0%
33.33%31.060113,4170.0%33.3%
0.00%31.05538,8240.0%0.0%

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Hecarim vs Vi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hecarim do against Vi in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Hecarim vs Vi matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Hecarim's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Hecarim do against Vi in the early game?

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Hecarim with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Vi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Hecarim do against Vi in the late game?

In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Hecarim vs Vi matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hecarim vs Vi matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Hecarim with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Vi?

The best Hecarim build against Vi includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver with Gluttonous Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Hecarim runes against Vi?

The best Hecarim runes against Vi use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Hecarim vs Vi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hecarim counter Vi?

No, Hecarim struggles against Vi with only a 40.0% win rate. Vi has the advantage in this matchup. Hecarim players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vi's lead.

How do I play Hecarim against Vi?

When playing Hecarim against Vi, play cautiously and avoid Vi's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Vi in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.