Veigar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.1%
Pick Rate
4.7%

Veigarvs Diana

SMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Veigar vs Diana is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Veigar wins with a 51.8% win rate (+3.6%) over Diana based on 168 games. Veigar holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Veigar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Veigar vs Diana matchup.

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Veigar Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Veigar 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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Veigar - 51.8% win rate in this matchup
Veigar
51.8% WR
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Diana vs Veigar matchup - 48.2% win rate
Diana
48.2% WR

Who Wins the Veigar vs Diana Matchup?

Veigar wins the Veigar vs Diana matchup
Winner
Veigar
Matches: 168
51.8%
Win Rate
48.2%
6.4
CS / min
5.8
900
DMG / min
906
12,025
Gold / game
12,037
108
Heal / min
95
368
DMG Mitigated / min
883
0.7
CC / min
0.2
51.4%
Early Game WR
48.6%
52.0%
Late Game WR
48.0%

Veigar vs Diana Matchup Summary

The Veigar vs Diana matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 168 recent matches analyzed, Veigar wins with a 51.8% win rate compared to Diana's 48.2%, giving Veigar a 3.6 percentage point advantage. Veigar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Diana 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 Veigar leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Veigar has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Diana's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Veigar vs Diana Laning Phase Breakdown

Diana wins the laning phase against Veigar in League of Legends

Diana is favored during the laning phase against Veigar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Diana holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.4Veigar
5.8Diana
Veigar edges out Diana by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Veigar.
Damage
900Veigar
906Diana
Damage output is virtually even between Veigar and Diana, with only 7 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
12,025Veigar
12,037Diana
Veigar and Diana generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 12 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Veigar
0.2Diana
Veigar provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Diana, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Veigar coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
476Veigar
979Diana
Diana vastly out-sustains Veigar, healing and mitigating 503 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Diana can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Veigar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Veigar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Veigar Build Against Diana

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Diana, providing the mobility and stats Veigar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Veigar against Diana are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Veigar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Diana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Veigar vs Diana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Veigar
51.4%
+2.9% advantage
Veigar early game win rateVeigar51.4%
Diana early game win rateDiana48.6%
Late Game
Veigar
52.0%
+4.1% advantage
Veigar late game win rateVeigar52.0%
Diana late game win rateDiana48.0%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Veigar has a meaningful 51.4% win rate, outperforming Diana by 2.9 percentage points. Veigar players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Veigar takes over with a 52.0% win rate, leading Diana by 4.1 percentage points. Veigar scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

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

Best Veigar Runes Against Diana

Inspiration rune tree - Veigar primary runes vs DianaInspiration
First Strike - best Veigar rune vs DianaMagical Footwear - best Veigar rune vs DianaBiscuit Delivery - best Veigar rune vs DianaCosmic Insight - best Veigar rune vs Diana
Sorcery rune tree - Veigar secondary runes vs DianaSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Veigar rune vs DianaTranscendence - best Veigar rune vs Diana
60.0% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Sorcery secondary allows Veigar to press their advantage against Diana, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Veigar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Veigar'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 Veigar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Veigar 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
50.77%3236.792512,71140.8%57.5%
53.57%3086.694312,49151.6%55.0%
47.20%2505.886012,54544.4%48.8%
46.35%2336.485512,02743.4%48.8%
42.13%1976.390311,81740.7%43.4%
38.95%1906.282611,46731.8%45.1%
48.66%1876.383711,73837.5%57.0%
52.97%1856.292012,89553.9%52.5%
55.74%1836.592912,24359.7%53.1%
51.98%1776.788112,65447.6%54.4%
51.79%1686.490012,02551.4%52.0%
52.80%1616.484211,88549.2%55.2%
56.64%1436.11,00012,32660.9%53.2%
49.25%1346.187212,17840.7%55.0%
44.80%1256.394511,89434.7%51.3%
53.39%1186.790313,48658.5%49.2%
52.25%1115.791012,33253.5%51.5%
58.88%1076.51,00613,82945.5%64.9%
50.00%1006.991312,19746.7%52.7%
48.00%1006.487012,11041.5%52.5%
56.00%1006.698313,93268.6%49.2%
53.06%986.488211,59153.3%52.8%
42.86%986.792213,08144.1%42.2%
64.58%966.51,10712,52252.6%72.4%
61.70%946.691612,12564.8%57.5%
49.44%896.588112,87545.7%51.9%
48.28%876.51,02113,54653.6%45.8%
53.49%866.379311,50442.5%63.0%
52.50%806.888912,46255.6%50.0%
51.28%786.183712,71653.1%50.0%
57.14%776.392213,91765.2%53.7%
44.16%776.690013,28743.2%45.0%
55.26%767.01,02613,14255.9%54.8%
50.00%746.592012,12250.0%50.0%
54.93%716.71,02813,88555.2%54.8%
43.66%716.390211,41343.3%43.9%
52.11%716.91,05113,82452.6%51.9%
50.72%696.686512,07264.3%41.5%
58.21%676.790913,60664.5%52.8%
45.31%646.398111,23342.4%48.4%
67.19%646.71,01313,50770.6%63.3%
61.29%626.81,07012,91752.2%66.7%
45.76%594.175411,33439.1%50.0%
50.85%596.61,02613,16942.1%55.0%
51.85%545.582612,57747.4%54.3%
52.83%535.493013,60050.0%54.0%
45.10%516.51,02513,50040.0%47.2%
55.10%496.380112,39643.8%60.6%
63.83%475.690913,49968.4%60.7%
59.57%476.691011,87962.1%55.6%
54.35%465.386011,98658.8%51.7%
45.45%446.694714,14442.9%46.7%
41.86%436.11,00711,97050.0%33.3%
55.81%437.191412,22363.2%50.0%
52.50%406.397014,32353.9%51.9%
61.54%396.092813,04954.5%64.3%
48.72%395.877710,96036.8%60.0%
50.00%387.090214,51650.0%50.0%
38.24%345.781013,34536.4%39.1%
48.39%316.396813,23041.7%52.6%
54.84%316.791212,13241.2%71.4%
63.33%306.589211,88153.9%70.6%
37.93%292.679111,8679.1%55.6%
37.93%292.974211,56436.4%38.9%
51.72%296.489613,58071.4%45.5%
62.96%274.672411,56487.5%52.6%
22.22%276.31,05611,5610.0%35.3%
54.17%246.51,05514,10542.9%58.8%
65.22%236.599812,27860.0%69.2%
43.48%236.678713,53937.5%46.7%
47.83%236.887211,96357.1%43.8%
47.83%232.573310,81150.0%46.1%
54.55%226.698713,79660.0%50.0%
59.09%226.589213,32271.4%53.3%
66.67%216.21,00315,27050.0%73.3%
42.86%214.784510,47754.5%30.0%
60.00%206.993312,29176.9%28.6%
30.00%202.15848,83416.7%50.0%
42.11%196.41,13212,62550.0%36.4%
47.37%196.677611,39037.5%54.5%
68.42%196.11,31714,09871.4%66.7%
42.11%196.597013,447100.0%21.4%
52.94%176.189913,06050.0%54.5%
52.94%176.491813,78960.0%50.0%
31.25%166.41,27613,74520.0%36.4%
56.25%163.71,03610,39855.6%57.1%
60.00%156.41,09613,42233.3%77.8%
42.86%143.669110,01662.5%16.7%
35.71%146.483110,67520.0%75.0%
42.86%146.387911,98375.0%30.0%
57.14%142.966210,12250.0%62.5%
35.71%146.177311,61342.9%28.6%
30.77%132.165610,2810.0%50.0%
58.33%127.288215,52760.0%57.1%
58.33%122.456610,75033.3%83.3%
50.00%127.11,09112,25150.0%50.0%
58.33%125.81,16510,45375.0%50.0%
63.64%112.567010,70350.0%71.4%
45.45%112.573011,06150.0%42.9%
54.55%116.496612,60171.4%25.0%
54.55%112.465210,84160.0%50.0%
36.36%116.778012,93850.0%28.6%
30.00%102.371610,20050.0%16.7%
60.00%106.71,02314,13650.0%62.5%
80.00%106.094915,15066.7%85.7%
44.44%94.51,13014,1490.0%57.1%
33.33%91.96238,76716.7%66.7%
25.00%82.261810,69950.0%16.7%
37.50%83.480411,2040.0%60.0%
25.00%85.789711,89450.0%16.7%
25.00%86.11,10412,74033.3%20.0%
87.50%82.867712,6400.0%100.0%
37.50%82.558410,49850.0%25.0%
57.14%73.986912,446100.0%40.0%
42.86%76.21,11810,92750.0%33.3%
57.14%77.31,02714,57750.0%60.0%
42.86%76.41,08912,7310.0%75.0%
42.86%76.685711,50733.3%50.0%
50.00%66.591414,805100.0%40.0%
33.33%65.294811,40725.0%50.0%
33.33%66.483113,4840.0%50.0%
66.67%64.31,06311,870100.0%50.0%
66.67%63.099413,204100.0%60.0%
83.33%66.51,05313,010100.0%75.0%
16.67%64.85347,55425.0%0.0%
50.00%65.985711,7600.0%75.0%
50.00%67.289713,29550.0%50.0%
83.33%67.192516,347100.0%75.0%
50.00%66.498412,40050.0%50.0%
60.00%56.21,12814,2670.0%75.0%
60.00%52.66968,66233.3%100.0%
80.00%55.51,10013,527100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.31,15512,54066.7%50.0%
60.00%56.71,15412,82750.0%66.7%
100.00%56.587011,681100.0%100.0%

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Veigar vs Diana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Veigar do against Diana in League of Legends?

Veigar wins the Veigar vs Diana matchup with a 51.8% win rate compared to Diana's 48.2%, a 3.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 168 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Veigar do against Diana in the early game?

In the early game, Veigar has the advantage against Diana with a 51.4% win rate versus 48.6%. Veigar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Veigar do against Diana in the late game?

In the late game, Veigar takes over the Veigar vs Diana matchup with a 52.0% win rate compared to 48.0%. Veigar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Veigar vs Diana matchup?

Veigar wins the matchup against Diana with a 51.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 3.6 percentage point advantage means Veigar is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 168 games analyzed.

What is the best Veigar build against Diana?

The best Veigar build against Diana includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 80.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Veigar runes against Diana?

The best Veigar runes against Diana use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Veigar vs Diana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Veigar counter Diana?

Yes, Veigar has a favorable matchup against Diana with a 51.8% win rate. Veigar has a solid advantage over Diana in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Veigar against Diana?

When playing Veigar against Diana, 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.