Vivs Graves
Vi vs Graves is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Vi wins with a 54.4% win rate (+8.7%) over Graves based on 46 games. Graves wins the early laning phase while Vi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vi vs Graves 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 Graves Matchup?
Vi vs Graves Matchup Summary
The Vi vs Graves matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 46 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 54.4% win rate compared to Graves's 45.6%, giving Vi a 8.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Graves controls the early laning stage, but Vi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Graves 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 CS, where Graves leads by 0.5 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi players can confidently pick into Graves and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Graves 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 Graves Laning Phase Breakdown
Graves is favored during the laning phase against Vi, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Graves holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Vi Build Against Graves
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Graves, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Graves are Sundered Sky, Randuin's Omen and Black Cleaver. 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Graves. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vi vs Graves matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Vi47.8%
Graves52.2%Vi60.9%Graves39.1%During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Graves has a meaningful 52.2% win rate, outperforming Vi by 4.3 percentage points. Graves players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.
Vi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.9% win rate — 21.7 points above Graves. 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: Graves 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 Vi Runes Against Graves
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Vi to press their advantage against Graves, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Vi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.43% | 70 | 1.0 | 648 | 13,064 | 68.8% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 63 | 1.4 | 724 | 12,952 | 55.2% | 76.5% | |
| 39.34% | 61 | 1.1 | 659 | 12,688 | 40.0% | 38.9% | |
| 60.34% | 58 | 0.9 | 626 | 12,491 | 64.0% | 57.6% | |
| 46.15% | 52 | 1.0 | 619 | 12,860 | 47.1% | 45.7% | |
| 40.00% | 50 | 1.0 | 606 | 12,270 | 41.7% | 38.5% | |
| 54.35% | 46 | 1.0 | 632 | 12,509 | 47.8% | 60.9% | |
| 38.64% | 44 | 0.9 | 650 | 11,544 | 29.2% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 42 | 1.0 | 635 | 12,679 | 44.4% | 54.2% | |
| 46.15% | 39 | 0.9 | 646 | 12,107 | 36.8% | 55.0% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 0.8 | 704 | 12,981 | 42.9% | 47.8% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 0.8 | 622 | 11,859 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 65.52% | 29 | 1.1 | 652 | 12,400 | 58.8% | 75.0% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 1.0 | 651 | 12,655 | 72.7% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 0.8 | 578 | 11,770 | 52.9% | 45.5% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 0.9 | 594 | 12,254 | 66.7% | 53.3% | |
| 32.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 743 | 12,041 | 33.3% | 30.8% | |
| 76.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 686 | 12,312 | 71.4% | 81.8% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.1 | 642 | 12,352 | 54.5% | 54.5% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 1.6 | 701 | 13,081 | 63.6% | 63.6% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.0 | 539 | 11,876 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 1.1 | 742 | 13,426 | 87.5% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 1.0 | 592 | 12,235 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 1.2 | 619 | 12,853 | 55.6% | 20.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.1 | 670 | 12,759 | 62.5% | 54.5% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 1.3 | 589 | 10,475 | 30.0% | 28.6% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.0 | 846 | 14,477 | 50.0% | 27.3% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.4 | 688 | 12,271 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 0.8 | 571 | 12,200 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 0.8 | 645 | 12,396 | 62.5% | 57.1% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 0.9 | 841 | 13,696 | 100.0% | 45.5% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 1.3 | 711 | 12,482 | 80.0% | 62.5% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.0 | 733 | 13,667 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.4 | 661 | 9,399 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.7 | 485 | 10,586 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.2 | 555 | 10,861 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 0.9 | 666 | 13,657 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.5 | 610 | 12,495 | 80.0% | 25.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.9 | 629 | 11,609 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.5 | 851 | 13,648 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.9 | 786 | 14,367 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 0.9 | 587 | 10,716 | 16.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.0 | 778 | 13,501 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.9 | 561 | 10,895 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.4 | 624 | 13,223 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.0 | 735 | 14,377 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 3.0 | 1,003 | 14,074 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.4 | 554 | 9,955 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.0 | 595 | 11,142 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.5 | 825 | 17,007 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.4 | 693 | 12,406 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.5 | 391 | 8,723 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 727 | 6,841 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 559 | 11,137 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 587 | 11,515 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
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Vi vs Graves - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Vi do against Graves in League of Legends?
Vi wins the Vi vs Graves matchup with a 54.4% win rate compared to Graves's 45.6%, a 8.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 46 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Vi do against Graves in the early game?
In the early game, Graves has the advantage against Vi with a 52.2% win rate versus 47.8%. Graves players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Vi do against Graves in the late game?
In the late game, Vi takes over the Vi vs Graves matchup with a 60.9% win rate compared to 39.1%. Vi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Vi vs Graves matchup?
Vi wins the matchup against Graves with a 54.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 8.7 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 46 games analyzed.
What is the best Vi build against Graves?
The best Vi build against Graves includes Sundered Sky, Randuin's Omen, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Graves?
The best Vi runes against Graves use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 83.3% win rate in the Vi vs Graves matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Vi counter Graves?
Yes, Vi has a favorable matchup against Graves with a 54.4% win rate. Vi strongly counters Graves in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Vi against Graves?
When playing Vi against Graves, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Graves. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.