Vivs Garen
Vi vs Garen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Vi wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Garen based on 6 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 Garen 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.
Who Wins the Vi vs Garen Matchup?
Vi vs Garen Matchup Summary
The Vi vs Garen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Garen's 33.3%, giving Vi a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Vi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Garen players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Garen leads by 1.8 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi players can confidently pick into Garen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Garen 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 Garen Laning Phase Breakdown
Garen is favored during the laning phase against Vi, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Garen holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Vi Build Against Garen
Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Garen, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Garen are The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow 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 Garen matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Garen0.0%Vi50.0%Garen50.0%Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Garen. This lopsided early game means Vi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Vi at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Garen. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
Vi holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Garen players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Vi Runes Against Garen
Domination
Precision
Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Vi to press their advantage against Garen, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.43% | 141 | 0.9 | 677 | 11,962 | 34.7% | 43.5% | |
| 46.67% | 120 | 1.0 | 626 | 11,687 | 45.8% | 47.2% | |
| 53.04% | 115 | 0.9 | 649 | 12,553 | 48.8% | 55.4% | |
| 52.63% | 114 | 1.0 | 634 | 11,963 | 54.8% | 51.4% | |
| 45.28% | 106 | 1.1 | 693 | 12,488 | 32.5% | 53.0% | |
| 47.17% | 106 | 1.0 | 653 | 13,143 | 45.7% | 47.9% | |
| 43.42% | 76 | 1.0 | 743 | 13,307 | 38.7% | 46.7% | |
| 51.43% | 70 | 0.9 | 620 | 11,015 | 46.1% | 58.1% | |
| 43.94% | 66 | 1.0 | 667 | 12,344 | 34.5% | 51.4% | |
| 47.62% | 63 | 1.0 | 644 | 12,558 | 55.0% | 44.2% | |
| 42.62% | 61 | 1.1 | 627 | 11,882 | 33.3% | 51.6% | |
| 44.26% | 61 | 0.9 | 628 | 12,352 | 60.9% | 34.2% | |
| 59.32% | 59 | 0.8 | 639 | 12,181 | 76.0% | 47.1% | |
| 58.49% | 53 | 0.9 | 632 | 12,805 | 55.0% | 60.6% | |
| 52.83% | 53 | 0.9 | 605 | 11,462 | 69.2% | 37.0% | |
| 45.28% | 53 | 1.0 | 610 | 12,754 | 40.0% | 48.5% | |
| 50.94% | 53 | 1.2 | 679 | 12,316 | 47.1% | 52.8% | |
| 53.85% | 52 | 1.0 | 671 | 13,096 | 47.4% | 57.6% | |
| 42.55% | 47 | 1.1 | 617 | 11,350 | 45.0% | 40.7% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 0.8 | 672 | 12,331 | 55.6% | 48.0% | |
| 42.86% | 42 | 1.1 | 645 | 10,966 | 31.6% | 52.2% | |
| 62.50% | 40 | 1.0 | 609 | 11,589 | 55.6% | 68.2% | |
| 57.50% | 40 | 1.7 | 682 | 12,925 | 52.9% | 60.9% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 0.9 | 680 | 13,130 | 69.2% | 42.9% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 0.9 | 688 | 11,392 | 35.7% | 50.0% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 1.1 | 732 | 11,749 | 40.0% | 56.3% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 1.0 | 675 | 11,808 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 1.0 | 682 | 11,909 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 1.0 | 750 | 13,724 | 45.5% | 57.9% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 1.7 | 698 | 12,882 | 18.2% | 64.3% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 658 | 12,240 | 87.5% | 47.1% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 0.9 | 654 | 13,053 | 83.3% | 47.1% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 0.9 | 726 | 13,096 | 66.7% | 41.2% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 0.7 | 557 | 10,195 | 46.7% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 0.9 | 807 | 12,497 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 27.78% | 18 | 2.0 | 627 | 11,339 | 25.0% | 30.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.0 | 683 | 11,771 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.2 | 689 | 13,501 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 0.8 | 562 | 11,159 | 40.0% | 36.4% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.7 | 546 | 12,284 | 33.3% | 63.6% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.0 | 446 | 9,896 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 0.7 | 587 | 10,284 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.3 | 729 | 13,204 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 0.8 | 690 | 12,534 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 0.6 | 557 | 11,270 | 42.9% | 16.7% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 0.9 | 545 | 11,449 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.4 | 550 | 12,730 | 25.0% | 62.5% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 1.5 | 894 | 13,817 | 100.0% | 77.8% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 0.6 | 565 | 12,192 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 3.0 | 730 | 10,673 | 28.6% | 100.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.4 | 713 | 13,809 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.6 | 486 | 10,683 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 486 | 12,205 | 100.0% | 14.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.9 | 579 | 11,258 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.4 | 728 | 12,221 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.4 | 601 | 13,001 | 60.0% | 25.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.9 | 693 | 13,552 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.1 | 704 | 12,430 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.6 | 760 | 12,711 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.3 | 517 | 7,942 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.4 | 617 | 10,480 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.0 | 830 | 11,135 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.8 | 562 | 12,707 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.7 | 437 | 11,224 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.4 | 777 | 12,042 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.4 | 582 | 9,050 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 563 | 11,135 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.8 | 714 | 9,970 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 551 | 9,048 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 482 | 8,515 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 780 | 9,564 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 896 | 13,834 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 612 | 11,754 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 815 | 13,325 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Vi vs Garen - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Vi do against Garen in League of Legends?
Vi wins the Vi vs Garen matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Garen's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Vi do against Garen in the early game?
In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Garen with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Garen in the late game?
In the late game, Vi takes over the Vi vs Garen matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Vi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Vi vs Garen matchup?
Vi wins the matchup against Garen with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Vi build against Garen?
The best Vi build against Garen includes The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow, Lord Dominik's Regards with Gluttonous Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Vi runes against Garen?
The best Vi runes against Garen use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Vi vs Garen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Vi counter Garen?
Yes, Vi has a favorable matchup against Garen with a 66.7% win rate. Vi strongly counters Garen in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Vi against Garen?
When playing Vi against Garen, 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.