Vi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Vivs Gwen

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Gwen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Vi wins with a 82.3% win rate (+64.7%) over Gwen based on 17 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 Gwen 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.

Compare against an opponent
Vi - 82.3% win rate in this matchup
Vi
82.3% WR
VS
Gwen vs Vi matchup - 17.6% win rate
Gwen
17.6% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Gwen Matchup?

Vi wins the Vi vs Gwen matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 17
82.3%
Win Rate
17.6%
0.9
CS / min
1.3
772
DMG / min
720
14,238
Gold / game
13,809
302
Heal / min
467
1,141
DMG Mitigated / min
950
1.0
CC / min
0.4
80.0%
Early Game WR
20.0%
83.3%
Late Game WR
16.7%

Vi vs Gwen Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Gwen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 82.3% win rate compared to Gwen's 17.6%, giving Vi a 64.7 percentage point advantage. Vi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gwen 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 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi players can confidently pick into Gwen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gwen 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 Gwen Laning Phase Breakdown

Vi wins the laning phase against Gwen in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.9Vi
1.3Gwen
Gwen edges out Vi by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gwen.
Damage
772Vi
720Gwen
Vi deals 52 more champion damage per minute than Gwen. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Gwen choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Vi's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,238Vi
13,809Gwen
Vi earns 428 more gold per game than Gwen, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Vi slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Vi
0.4Gwen
Vi provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gwen, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Vi coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,444Vi
1,417Gwen
Vi and Gwen have comparable sustain profiles, with only 26 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Vi Build Against Gwen

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Gwen, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Gwen are Voltaic Cyclosword, Hubris and Death's Dance. 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 Gwen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vi vs Gwen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi80.0%
Gwen early game win rateGwen20.0%
Late Game
Vi
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi83.3%
Gwen late game win rateGwen16.7%

Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Gwen. 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 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Gwen. 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. Gwen players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Vi Runes Against Gwen

Domination rune tree - Vi primary runes vs GwenDomination
Electrocute - best Vi rune vs GwenSudden Impact - best Vi rune vs GwenGrisly Mementos - best Vi rune vs GwenRelentless Hunter - best Vi rune vs Gwen
Sorcery rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs GwenSorcery
Transcendence - best Vi rune vs GwenGathering Storm - best Vi rune vs Gwen
100.0% WR

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


Vi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.51%1960.965012,58247.6%52.6%
50.00%1881.063512,51153.7%47.2%
42.86%1681.063812,32443.1%42.7%
49.06%1591.067012,70243.1%53.2%
55.10%1470.962912,19354.3%55.8%
44.06%1430.966512,29339.3%47.6%
46.38%1381.068812,59155.8%40.7%
53.28%1370.961312,95659.6%48.8%
51.47%1361.169112,74962.8%44.7%
47.33%1311.066212,45149.1%46.0%
47.52%1011.067212,81344.1%49.3%
39.39%991.059511,84740.4%38.5%
62.79%860.964012,56267.6%59.2%
56.25%801.076813,12842.1%69.0%
43.42%761.070712,59833.3%51.2%
44.29%701.167112,16042.9%45.7%
52.94%680.969012,83553.9%52.4%
39.06%641.060512,65034.6%42.1%
53.97%631.070412,49158.3%51.3%
61.67%600.969612,59057.1%65.6%
54.39%571.069413,00445.0%59.5%
48.15%540.968113,17958.8%43.2%
42.00%500.967112,17926.1%55.6%
57.14%491.477912,20661.1%54.8%
56.25%481.070312,82647.8%64.0%
50.00%480.868512,40956.5%44.0%
57.78%450.861412,75256.3%58.6%
44.44%450.966411,82935.0%52.0%
34.09%440.868513,14731.3%35.7%
53.66%410.765712,34950.0%57.1%
54.05%371.167913,24678.6%39.1%
47.22%361.067212,80933.3%57.1%
44.12%341.469012,38044.4%43.8%
48.48%331.067013,80354.5%45.5%
37.50%321.164811,71429.4%46.7%
48.39%310.965711,50460.0%37.5%
68.97%291.970613,76271.4%68.2%
50.00%280.972912,61935.7%64.3%
40.00%251.858010,78650.0%30.8%
64.00%251.669611,88369.2%58.3%
56.00%251.072312,66046.1%66.7%
75.00%241.870111,71572.7%76.9%
47.62%210.858112,26040.0%54.5%
60.00%201.681214,37357.1%61.5%
55.56%181.957210,83462.5%50.0%
55.56%181.587613,17550.0%58.3%
55.56%181.869313,18542.9%63.6%
38.89%181.570612,85237.5%40.0%
61.11%181.674313,31071.4%54.5%
82.35%170.977214,23880.0%83.3%
47.06%171.771012,29366.7%36.4%
64.71%172.168612,19025.0%76.9%
47.06%171.367314,40242.9%50.0%
50.00%163.167610,74162.5%37.5%
56.25%161.370412,49750.0%62.5%
71.43%141.260211,64457.1%85.7%
46.15%131.068412,76750.0%44.4%
46.15%131.861610,79750.0%44.4%
69.23%132.361911,27980.0%62.5%
53.85%131.191115,06350.0%54.5%
58.33%121.280213,26580.0%42.9%
41.67%120.973313,74540.0%42.9%
54.55%111.569613,86866.7%50.0%
72.73%112.190312,97180.0%66.7%
45.45%110.642810,42766.7%20.0%
36.36%112.36019,85240.0%33.3%
54.55%112.061612,53066.7%50.0%
36.36%112.764314,06760.0%16.7%
70.00%100.965612,18457.1%100.0%
44.44%92.172410,94366.7%0.0%
66.67%95.083913,64775.0%60.0%
55.56%92.064513,76333.3%66.7%
55.56%91.371015,9870.0%71.4%
33.33%92.25959,71920.0%50.0%
62.50%84.51,09816,1690.0%71.4%
12.50%82.56289,80925.0%0.0%
42.86%71.66069,9170.0%60.0%
66.67%61.947511,470100.0%60.0%
33.33%62.066411,893100.0%0.0%
50.00%64.980211,0670.0%100.0%
83.33%61.499114,721100.0%75.0%
40.00%50.85238,82640.0%0.0%
40.00%54.383011,98550.0%33.3%
20.00%52.67039,39233.3%0.0%
20.00%54.58479,31325.0%0.0%
60.00%51.563712,057100.0%50.0%
60.00%52.15256,45066.7%50.0%

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Vi vs Gwen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Gwen in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Vi vs Gwen matchup with a 82.3% win rate compared to Gwen's 17.7%, a 64.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Vi do against Gwen in the early game?

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Gwen with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. 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 Gwen in the late game?

In the late game, Vi takes over the Vi vs Gwen matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to 16.7%. Vi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vi vs Gwen matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Gwen with a 82.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 64.7 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Gwen?

The best Vi build against Gwen includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Hubris, Death's Dance with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Gwen?

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

Does Vi counter Gwen?

Yes, Vi has a favorable matchup against Gwen with a 82.3% win rate. Vi strongly counters Gwen in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Vi against Gwen?

When playing Vi against Gwen, 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.