Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Hecarimvs Vi

DFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Vi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Hecarim wins with a 58.0% win rate (+16.0%) over Vi based on 50 games. Hecarim wins the early laning phase while Vi 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 - 58.0% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
58.0% WR
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Vi vs Hecarim matchup - 42.0% win rate
Vi
42.0% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Vi Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Vi matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 50
58.0%
Win Rate
42.0%
1.0
CS / min
0.9
655
DMG / min
671
12,968
Gold / game
12,179
639
Heal / min
288
1,192
DMG Mitigated / min
1,288
0.7
CC / min
1.0
73.9%
Early Game WR
26.1%
44.4%
Late Game WR
55.6%

Hecarim vs Vi Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Vi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 50 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 58.0% win rate compared to Vi's 42.0%, giving Hecarim a 16.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Hecarim controls the early laning stage, but Vi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Hecarim needs to press advantages before Vi reaches their power spikes, while Vi should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Hecarim holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.0Hecarim
0.9Vi
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
655Hecarim
671Vi
Damage output is virtually even between Hecarim and Vi, with only 17 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,968Hecarim
12,179Vi
Hecarim earns 789 more gold per game than Vi, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Hecarim slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Hecarim
1.0Vi
Both Hecarim and Vi provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,832Hecarim
1,577Vi
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 255 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 Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 83.3% win rate across 6 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
73.9%
+47.8% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim73.9%
Vi early game win rateVi26.1%
Late Game
Vi
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim44.4%
Vi late game win rateVi55.6%

Hecarim dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 73.9% win rate — a 47.8 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.

Vi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Hecarim. Extended games heavily favor Vi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Hecarim must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Vi reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Vi survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Hecarim Runes Against Vi

Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs ViSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Hecarim rune vs ViNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs ViCelerity - best Hecarim rune vs ViWaterwalking - best Hecarim rune vs Vi
Precision rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs ViPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs ViTriumph - best Hecarim rune vs Vi
81.3% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision 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 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.25%1431.169112,73955.7%42.7%
51.16%1291.165812,18059.7%43.3%
37.80%1271.163412,06939.0%36.8%
45.24%1261.065212,15540.0%50.0%
51.67%1201.268213,32550.0%52.9%
50.00%1081.066012,67754.0%46.5%
43.00%1001.166912,21049.1%36.2%
51.65%911.267212,06658.3%44.2%
40.00%901.261412,71946.1%35.3%
48.28%871.166412,79059.5%37.8%
46.43%841.272213,81342.9%49.0%
40.91%661.172412,82536.0%43.9%
38.10%631.172213,34339.1%37.5%
44.83%581.268812,76345.8%44.1%
69.81%531.179813,53069.2%70.4%
67.92%531.069412,13572.4%62.5%
57.69%521.172313,57270.8%46.4%
58.00%501.065512,96873.9%44.4%
50.00%501.274013,80557.1%44.8%
41.67%481.271312,73540.9%42.3%
53.19%471.176813,34850.0%56.0%
52.27%441.164712,64627.8%69.2%
37.21%431.160611,42838.1%36.4%
60.47%431.273512,62152.2%70.0%
51.22%411.175214,18566.7%44.8%
41.46%411.165612,39657.9%27.3%
43.59%391.367512,21541.2%45.5%
43.59%391.166712,63529.4%54.5%
64.86%371.166913,08172.2%57.9%
51.43%351.272011,41545.5%61.5%
40.63%321.161912,19435.3%46.7%
54.84%311.063611,93352.9%57.1%
50.00%301.157012,23464.3%37.5%
42.86%281.372412,57160.0%33.3%
50.00%261.178912,88653.3%45.5%
52.00%251.173013,39046.1%58.3%
58.33%241.267413,13770.0%50.0%
70.00%201.273513,06581.8%55.6%
45.00%201.287014,25550.0%41.7%
57.89%191.264012,20670.0%44.4%
36.84%191.065513,48137.5%36.4%
57.89%191.175314,489100.0%33.3%
38.89%181.373612,98844.4%33.3%
50.00%181.479214,32071.4%36.4%
40.00%151.064011,96933.3%50.0%
86.67%151.381514,15383.3%88.9%
46.15%131.775011,03662.5%20.0%
7.69%130.84779,29710.0%0.0%
50.00%121.165812,39042.9%60.0%
75.00%121.174510,45085.7%60.0%
58.33%121.482112,32175.0%50.0%
41.67%121.249910,67242.9%40.0%
70.00%101.064013,680100.0%50.0%
33.33%90.957511,91750.0%0.0%
88.89%91.272215,018100.0%83.3%
37.50%81.055912,59325.0%50.0%
28.57%70.861411,79033.3%25.0%
42.86%71.362810,99025.0%66.7%
50.00%61.060811,88066.7%33.3%
33.33%61.777014,88250.0%25.0%
66.67%61.494614,090100.0%50.0%
50.00%61.580415,6970.0%60.0%
80.00%51.381916,065100.0%50.0%
60.00%51.241210,76950.0%100.0%
60.00%50.47148,42133.3%100.0%

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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 58.0% win rate compared to Vi's 42.0%, a 16.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 50 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Hecarim do against Vi in the early game?

In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Vi with a 73.9% win rate versus 26.1%. 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, Vi takes over the Hecarim vs Vi matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Vi 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 58.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 16.0 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 50 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Vi?

The best Hecarim build against Vi includes Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 83.3% 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 Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 81.3% 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 58.0% win rate. Hecarim strongly counters Vi in lane based on current patch 26.11 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.