Vi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Vivs Akali

DFighterAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Akali is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Vi wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Akali based on 5 games. Vi holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Vi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vi vs Akali matchup.

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Vi Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vi 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 - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Vi
80.0% WR
VS
Akali vs Vi matchup - 20.0% win rate
Akali
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Akali Matchup?

Vi wins the Vi vs Akali matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
5.4
CS / min
5.7
780
DMG / min
909
9,564
Gold / game
9,321
121
Heal / min
143
810
DMG Mitigated / min
560
0.9
CC / min
0.1
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Vi vs Akali Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Akali matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Akali's 20.0%, giving Vi a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Vi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Akali 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 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi players can confidently pick into Akali and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Akali away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Vi vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown

Vi wins the laning phase against Akali in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.4Vi
5.7Akali
Akali edges out Vi by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Akali.
Damage
780Vi
909Akali
Akali heavily out-damages Vi by 130 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 Akali's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,564Vi
9,321Akali
Vi and Akali generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 243 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Vi
0.1Akali
Vi brings significantly more crowd control than Akali, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Vi far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Akali should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
931Vi
703Akali
Vi vastly out-sustains Akali, healing and mitigating 228 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Akali is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Akali, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vi Build Against Akali

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Akali are Voltaic Cyclosword, Eclipse and Maw of Malmortius. This combination gives Vi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Akali. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vi vs Akali matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi75.0%
Akali early game win rateAkali25.0%
Late Game
Vi
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi100.0%
Akali late game win rateAkali0.0%

Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Akali. This lopsided early game means Vi 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Akali. Extended games heavily favor Vi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Vi Runes Against Akali

Domination rune tree - Vi primary runes vs AkaliDomination
Hail of Blades - best Vi rune vs AkaliSudden Impact - best Vi rune vs AkaliGrisly Mementos - best Vi rune vs AkaliRelentless Hunter - best Vi rune vs Akali
Precision rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs AkaliPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Vi rune vs AkaliTriumph - best Vi rune vs Akali
100.0% WR

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


Vi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Vi'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 Vi build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Vi 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
40.43%1410.967711,96234.7%43.5%
46.67%1201.062611,68745.8%47.2%
53.04%1150.964912,55348.8%55.4%
52.63%1141.063411,96354.8%51.4%
45.28%1061.169312,48832.5%53.0%
47.17%1061.065313,14345.7%47.9%
43.42%761.074313,30738.7%46.7%
51.43%700.962011,01546.1%58.1%
43.94%661.066712,34434.5%51.4%
47.62%631.064412,55855.0%44.2%
42.62%611.162711,88233.3%51.6%
44.26%610.962812,35260.9%34.2%
59.32%590.863912,18176.0%47.1%
58.49%530.963212,80555.0%60.6%
52.83%530.960511,46269.2%37.0%
45.28%531.061012,75440.0%48.5%
50.94%531.267912,31647.1%52.8%
53.85%521.067113,09647.4%57.6%
42.55%471.161711,35045.0%40.7%
51.16%430.867212,33155.6%48.0%
42.86%421.164510,96631.6%52.2%
62.50%401.060911,58955.6%68.2%
57.50%401.768212,92552.9%60.9%
52.94%340.968013,13069.2%42.9%
43.75%320.968811,39235.7%50.0%
48.39%311.173211,74940.0%56.3%
53.33%301.067511,80850.0%55.6%
46.67%301.068211,90940.0%50.0%
53.33%301.075013,72445.5%57.9%
44.00%251.769812,88218.2%64.3%
60.00%251.065812,24087.5%47.1%
56.52%230.965413,05383.3%47.1%
47.83%230.972613,09666.7%41.2%
47.83%230.755710,19546.7%50.0%
45.45%220.980712,49737.5%50.0%
27.78%182.062711,33925.0%30.0%
52.94%171.068311,77157.1%50.0%
52.94%171.268913,50157.1%50.0%
37.50%160.856211,15940.0%36.4%
57.14%141.754612,28433.3%63.6%
42.86%141.04469,89637.5%50.0%
57.14%140.758710,28450.0%66.7%
35.71%141.372913,20450.0%30.0%
64.29%140.869012,53466.7%62.5%
30.77%130.655711,27042.9%16.7%
61.54%130.954511,44960.0%62.5%
50.00%121.455012,73025.0%62.5%
83.33%121.589413,817100.0%77.8%
50.00%120.656512,19240.0%57.1%
58.33%123.073010,67328.6%100.0%
54.55%111.471313,80960.0%50.0%
54.55%111.648610,68380.0%33.3%
40.00%101.248612,205100.0%14.3%
44.44%90.957911,2580.0%80.0%
55.56%91.472812,22166.7%50.0%
44.44%91.460113,00160.0%25.0%
55.56%90.969313,552100.0%42.9%
66.67%91.170412,43075.0%60.0%
55.56%91.676012,71160.0%50.0%
55.56%91.35177,94275.0%40.0%
50.00%83.461710,48033.3%60.0%
14.29%76.083011,1350.0%33.3%
57.14%71.856212,70750.0%60.0%
33.33%61.743711,22433.3%33.3%
66.67%62.477712,042100.0%50.0%
50.00%61.45829,05060.0%0.0%
50.00%60.956311,135100.0%25.0%
33.33%61.87149,9700.0%66.7%
20.00%52.25519,04850.0%0.0%
60.00%51.14828,51566.7%50.0%
80.00%55.47809,56475.0%100.0%
60.00%56.089613,834100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.261211,75450.0%33.3%
40.00%52.281513,3250.0%50.0%

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Vi vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Akali in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Vi vs Akali matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Akali's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Vi do against Akali in the early game?

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Akali with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Vi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vi do against Akali in the late game?

In the late game, Vi takes over the Vi vs Akali matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Vi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vi vs Akali matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Akali with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Akali?

The best Vi build against Akali includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Eclipse, Maw of Malmortius with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vi runes against Akali?

The best Vi runes against Akali use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Vi vs Akali matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vi counter Akali?

Yes, Vi has a favorable matchup against Akali with a 80.0% win rate. Vi strongly counters Akali in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Vi against Akali?

When playing Vi against Akali, 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.