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

Vivs Hecarim

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

Vi vs Hecarim is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hecarim wins with a 72.7% win rate (+45.5%) over Vi based on 22 games. Hecarim 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 Hecarim 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.

Compare against an opponent
Hecarim - 27.3% win rateHecarim(27.3%)
Vi - 27.3% win rate in this matchup
Vi
27.3% WR
VS
Hecarim vs Vi matchup - 72.7% win rate
Hecarim
72.7% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Hecarim Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Vi vs Hecarim matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 22
27.3%
Win Rate
72.7%
0.9
CS / min
1.1
645
DMG / min
827
9,652
Gold / game
11,825
313
Heal / min
704
1,199
DMG Mitigated / min
1,256
1.1
CC / min
0.8
21.4%
Early Game WR
78.6%
37.5%
Late Game WR
62.5%

Vi vs Hecarim Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Hecarim matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 72.7% win rate compared to Vi's 27.3%, giving Hecarim a 45.5 percentage point advantage. Hecarim dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vi 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 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim has a strong advantage in this matchup. Vi players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Hecarim overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Vi vs Hecarim Laning Phase Breakdown

Hecarim wins the laning phase against Vi in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.9Vi
1.1Hecarim
Vi and Hecarim farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
645Vi
827Hecarim
Hecarim heavily out-damages Vi by 181 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 Hecarim's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,652Vi
11,825Hecarim
Hecarim generates a commanding 2,173 more gold per game than Vi. This substantial economic advantage means Hecarim consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vi should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Vi
0.8Hecarim
Vi provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Hecarim, 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
1,512Vi
1,960Hecarim
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 448 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Hecarim 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 Hecarim

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Hecarim, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Hecarim are Hubris, The Collector and Mortal Reminder. 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 Hecarim matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hecarim
78.6%
+57.1% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi21.4%
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim78.6%
Late Game
Hecarim
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi37.5%
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim62.5%

Hecarim dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 78.6% win rate — a 57.1 percentage point lead over Vi. This lopsided early game means Hecarim can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Hecarim is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Vi. Extended games heavily favor Hecarim, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Vi Runes Against Hecarim

Precision rune tree - Vi primary runes vs HecarimPrecision
Conqueror - best Vi rune vs HecarimTriumph - best Vi rune vs HecarimLegend: Alacrity - best Vi rune vs HecarimCut Down - best Vi rune vs Hecarim
Inspiration rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs HecarimInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Vi rune vs HecarimCosmic Insight - best Vi rune vs Hecarim
100.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Vi the best tools to compete against Hecarim in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Hecarim - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Hecarim in League of Legends?

Hecarim wins the Vi vs Hecarim matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to Vi's 27.3%, a 45.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Vi do against Hecarim in the early game?

In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Vi with a 78.6% win rate versus 21.4%. Hecarim players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vi do against Hecarim in the late game?

In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Vi vs Hecarim matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vi vs Hecarim matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Vi with a 72.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 45.5 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Hecarim?

The best Vi build against Hecarim includes Hubris, The Collector, Mortal Reminder with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vi runes against Hecarim?

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

Does Vi counter Hecarim?

No, Vi struggles against Hecarim with only a 27.3% win rate. Hecarim has the advantage in this matchup. Vi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Hecarim's lead.

How do I play Vi against Hecarim?

When playing Vi against Hecarim, play cautiously and avoid Hecarim's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Hecarim has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.