Vi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.9%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Vivs Darius

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vi wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Darius based on 10 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 Darius matchup.

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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Darius - 60.0% win rateDarius(60.0%)
Vi - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Vi
60.0% WR
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Darius vs Vi matchup - 40.0% win rate
Darius
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Darius Matchup?

Vi wins the Vi vs Darius matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 10
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
3.2
CS / min
3.1
842
DMG / min
828
14,441
Gold / game
13,238
230
Heal / min
412
1,027
DMG Mitigated / min
1,337
1.0
CC / min
0.9
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Vi vs Darius Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Darius matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Darius's 40.0%, giving Vi a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Vi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Darius players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Darius leads by 493 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi players can confidently pick into Darius and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Darius 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 Darius Laning Phase Breakdown

Vi wins the laning phase against Darius in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.2Vi
3.1Darius
Vi and Darius farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
842Vi
828Darius
Damage output is virtually even between Vi and Darius, with only 15 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
14,441Vi
13,238Darius
Vi generates a commanding 1,203 more gold per game than Darius. This substantial economic advantage means Vi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Darius should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Vi
0.9Darius
Both Vi and Darius 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
1,257Vi
1,750Darius
Darius vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 493 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Darius 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 Vi Build Against Darius

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Darius are Opportunity, The Collector and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Vi 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 Vi vs Darius matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi66.7%
Darius early game win rateDarius33.3%
Late Game
Vi
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi57.1%
Darius late game win rateDarius42.9%

Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Darius. 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Darius. 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. Darius players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Vi Runes Against Darius

Domination rune tree - Vi primary runes vs DariusDomination
Electrocute - best Vi rune vs DariusSudden Impact - best Vi rune vs DariusSixth Sense - best Vi rune vs DariusUltimate Hunter - best Vi rune vs Darius
Precision rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs DariusPrecision
Triumph - best Vi rune vs DariusLegend: Alacrity - best Vi rune vs Darius
100.0% WR

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


Vi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.41%1160.966212,59546.4%48.3%
47.06%1021.062312,18541.8%53.2%
47.42%971.166813,22239.5%52.5%
48.86%881.067112,33652.0%44.7%
48.15%811.167812,71245.7%50.0%
47.50%801.063913,32255.9%41.3%
47.50%801.167112,92844.4%50.0%
50.00%640.962911,86854.3%44.8%
46.77%621.065813,13342.3%50.0%
42.11%570.960812,55250.0%38.5%
57.41%540.961212,75254.5%59.4%
34.62%521.271111,79923.8%41.9%
38.30%471.066211,98937.5%39.1%
46.67%451.063513,84428.6%54.8%
58.14%430.861111,72068.0%44.4%
61.54%391.158011,00754.5%70.6%
62.16%371.167712,99066.7%59.1%
47.06%341.165811,78840.0%52.6%
47.06%341.065614,28650.0%46.1%
45.45%331.062312,24858.8%31.3%
27.27%331.666513,35815.4%35.0%
53.13%321.262712,62660.0%47.1%
38.71%310.866912,58040.0%37.5%
46.67%301.363313,07633.3%55.6%
56.67%301.063213,94142.9%60.9%
37.93%291.080012,48246.7%28.6%
41.38%291.060812,21035.7%46.7%
55.56%270.959011,85269.2%42.9%
53.85%261.567812,16063.6%46.7%
57.69%261.775712,88176.9%38.5%
65.38%261.471112,50378.6%50.0%
37.50%240.959211,57537.5%37.5%
70.83%240.968413,16460.0%78.6%
62.50%240.951711,52138.5%90.9%
45.45%221.460012,80250.0%42.9%
27.27%220.96459,65221.4%37.5%
54.55%222.072012,81770.0%41.7%
59.09%220.753711,83344.4%69.2%
52.38%212.158412,75837.5%61.5%
55.00%201.163512,48860.0%50.0%
25.00%161.169313,68033.3%20.0%
31.25%161.066511,94333.3%30.0%
43.75%163.287214,03350.0%37.5%
28.57%141.470513,08240.0%22.2%
21.43%141.365913,40825.0%20.0%
46.15%134.880612,04350.0%42.9%
75.00%120.862712,79966.7%77.8%
25.00%120.960912,9120.0%33.3%
63.64%111.467914,96166.7%62.5%
60.00%100.852611,65040.0%80.0%
40.00%104.080711,36325.0%50.0%
80.00%100.962911,90975.0%83.3%
60.00%103.284214,44166.7%57.1%
30.00%101.863512,88325.0%33.3%
50.00%102.457812,22540.0%60.0%
44.44%91.867913,28833.3%50.0%
55.56%91.973413,09775.0%40.0%
77.78%93.673812,02675.0%80.0%
33.33%91.069912,70350.0%20.0%
75.00%81.274915,58550.0%83.3%
50.00%81.268115,3610.0%57.1%
37.50%81.169612,9320.0%60.0%
25.00%80.65239,98728.6%0.0%
50.00%81.85509,36975.0%25.0%
57.14%70.752411,81266.7%50.0%
42.86%71.66386,69320.0%100.0%
33.33%65.46679,4340.0%66.7%
50.00%63.41,08811,13733.3%66.7%
66.67%61.866611,47150.0%75.0%
83.33%61.969914,8350.0%100.0%
33.33%61.664614,2360.0%66.7%
16.67%61.65369,6860.0%50.0%
40.00%51.861713,19833.3%50.0%
40.00%52.14819,03933.3%50.0%
40.00%51.087516,372100.0%25.0%
60.00%52.462410,8850.0%60.0%
40.00%52.060910,98850.0%33.3%
40.00%54.592815,5580.0%50.0%
20.00%51.669413,65150.0%0.0%

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Vi vs Darius - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Darius in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Vi vs Darius matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Darius's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Vi do against Darius in the early game?

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Darius 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 Vi do against Darius in the late game?

In the late game, Vi takes over the Vi vs Darius matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Vi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vi vs Darius matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Darius with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Darius?

The best Vi build against Darius includes Opportunity, The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vi runes against Darius?

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

Does Vi counter Darius?

Yes, Vi has a favorable matchup against Darius with a 60.0% win rate. Vi strongly counters Darius in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Vi against Darius?

When playing Vi against Darius, 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.