Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.8%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Hecarimvs Vi

FFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Vi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hecarim wins with a 72.7% win rate (+45.5%) over Vi based on 22 games. Hecarim holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Vi matchup.

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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Vi - 72.7% win rateVi(72.7%)
Hecarim - 72.7% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
72.7% WR
VS
Vi vs Hecarim matchup - 27.3% win rate
Vi
27.3% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Vi Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Vi matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 22
72.7%
Win Rate
27.3%
1.1
CS / min
0.9
827
DMG / min
645
11,825
Gold / game
9,652
704
Heal / min
313
1,256
DMG Mitigated / min
1,199
0.8
CC / min
1.1
78.6%
Early Game WR
21.4%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Hecarim vs Vi Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Vi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 72.7% win rate compared to Vi's 27.3%, giving Hecarim a 45.5 percentage point advantage. Hecarim dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vi players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vi leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim players can confidently pick into Vi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vi away from CS whenever possible. 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
1.1Hecarim
0.9Vi
Hecarim and Vi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
827Hecarim
645Vi
Hecarim heavily out-damages Vi by 181 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
11,825Hecarim
9,652Vi
Hecarim generates a commanding 2,173 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
0.8Hecarim
1.1Vi
Vi provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Hecarim, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Vi coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,960Hecarim
1,512Vi
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 448 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

Ionian Boots of Lucidity 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 Hubris, Death's Dance and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Vi. 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
Hecarim
78.6%
+57.1% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim78.6%
Vi early game win rateVi21.4%
Late Game
Hecarim
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim62.5%
Vi late game win rateVi37.5%

Hecarim dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 78.6% win rate — a 57.1 percentage point lead over Vi. This lopsided early game means Hecarim can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Hecarim is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Vi. Extended games heavily favor Hecarim, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Hecarim holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Vi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

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
Waterwalking - best Hecarim rune vs ViCelerity - best Hecarim rune vs Vi
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Hecarim to press their advantage against Vi, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.07%891.065412,65843.2%48.9%
52.63%761.168512,70658.1%45.5%
46.77%621.066012,98451.6%41.9%
44.07%591.174812,52144.4%43.5%
48.28%581.270713,54842.9%53.3%
47.37%571.172913,81755.6%43.6%
35.71%561.167911,75130.6%45.0%
52.73%551.173112,78551.6%54.2%
52.50%401.362212,55262.5%45.8%
57.14%351.066412,05573.3%45.0%
52.94%341.275713,82050.0%56.3%
45.45%331.178112,85138.9%53.3%
31.25%321.072913,20838.5%26.3%
45.16%311.280413,46753.3%37.5%
54.84%311.178712,85852.9%57.1%
46.67%301.074412,63860.0%33.3%
50.00%301.063913,03454.5%47.4%
34.48%291.277612,39536.8%30.0%
34.48%291.278014,33427.3%38.9%
62.07%291.263213,01969.2%56.3%
57.14%281.289413,45358.8%54.5%
51.85%271.374612,89941.7%60.0%
59.26%271.385014,19850.0%69.2%
32.00%251.168011,55637.5%22.2%
54.17%241.184413,74166.7%41.7%
52.17%231.160611,51253.9%50.0%
43.48%231.262912,05437.5%57.1%
72.73%221.182711,82578.6%62.5%
33.33%211.256711,91230.8%37.5%
35.00%201.274813,34655.6%18.2%
50.00%201.263512,04127.3%77.8%
52.63%191.481214,79642.9%58.3%
35.29%171.263012,01127.3%50.0%
43.75%161.173012,98471.4%22.2%
37.50%161.370913,46640.0%36.4%
50.00%161.381813,16462.5%37.5%
64.29%141.381314,81950.0%70.0%
53.85%131.589014,87833.3%71.4%
15.38%131.579914,48716.7%14.3%
46.15%131.072412,98733.3%75.0%
50.00%121.375311,81850.0%50.0%
50.00%121.377214,9830.0%60.0%
66.67%121.272312,98366.7%66.7%
27.27%111.171213,58866.7%12.5%
45.45%110.955810,17950.0%40.0%
54.55%111.069613,09075.0%42.9%
60.00%101.062512,87580.0%40.0%
55.56%91.060213,24880.0%25.0%
22.22%91.574814,2350.0%33.3%
50.00%81.263813,94866.7%40.0%
87.50%81.280614,213100.0%85.7%
42.86%71.162414,39950.0%40.0%
42.86%71.579211,9660.0%75.0%
42.86%71.146110,83325.0%66.7%
60.00%51.486616,594100.0%33.3%
100.00%51.075113,701100.0%100.0%
80.00%51.583811,586100.0%0.0%

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Hecarim vs Vi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hecarim do against Vi in League of Legends?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Vi matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to Vi's 27.3%, a 45.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Hecarim do against Vi in the early game?

In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Vi with a 78.6% win rate versus 21.4%. Hecarim 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 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hecarim vs Vi matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Vi with a 72.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 45.5 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Vi?

The best Hecarim build against Vi includes Hubris, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. 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 100.0% win rate in the Hecarim vs Vi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hecarim counter Vi?

Yes, Hecarim has a favorable matchup against Vi with a 72.7% win rate. Hecarim strongly counters Vi in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Hecarim against Vi?

When playing Hecarim against Vi, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.