Vi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Vivs Jarvan IV

CFighterAssassin
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Jarvan IV is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Vi wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Jarvan IV based on 22 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 Jarvan IV 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.

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Vi - 54.5% win rate in this matchup
Vi
54.5% WR
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Jarvan IV vs Vi matchup - 45.5% win rate
Jarvan IV
45.5% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Jarvan IV Matchup?

Vi wins the Vi vs Jarvan IV matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 22
54.5%
Win Rate
45.5%
1.0
CS / min
0.8
539
DMG / min
591
11,876
Gold / game
11,340
328
Heal / min
341
1,219
DMG Mitigated / min
1,483
1.0
CC / min
0.9
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Vi vs Jarvan IV Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Jarvan IV matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 45.5%, giving Vi a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Vi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Jarvan IV players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Vi leads by 0.2 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi players can confidently pick into Jarvan IV and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV Laning Phase Breakdown

Vi wins the laning phase against Jarvan IV in League of Legends

Vi is favored during the laning phase against Jarvan IV, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Vi holds advantages in farming, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.0Vi
0.8Jarvan IV
Vi and Jarvan IV 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
539Vi
591Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV deals 52 more champion damage per minute than Vi. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Vi choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Jarvan IV's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,876Vi
11,340Jarvan IV
Vi earns 536 more gold per game than Jarvan IV, 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
0.9Jarvan IV
Both Vi and Jarvan IV 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
1,547Vi
1,824Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 277 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Jarvan IV, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Jarvan IV are Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver and Guardian Angel. This combination gives Vi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Jarvan IV. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vi vs Jarvan IV matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi60.0%
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV40.0%
Late Game
Vi
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi50.0%
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV50.0%

Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Jarvan IV. 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 Jarvan IV. 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. Jarvan IV players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Vi Runes Against Jarvan IV

Precision rune tree - Vi primary runes vs Jarvan IVPrecision
Conqueror - best Vi rune vs Jarvan IVTriumph - best Vi rune vs Jarvan IVLegend: Alacrity - best Vi rune vs Jarvan IVCoup de Grace - best Vi rune vs Jarvan IV
Resolve rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs Jarvan IVResolve
Demolish - best Vi rune vs Jarvan IVSecond Wind - best Vi rune vs Jarvan IV
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Vi to press their advantage against Jarvan IV, 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.

Vi matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
41.43%701.064813,06468.8%33.3%
66.67%631.472412,95255.2%76.5%
39.34%611.165912,68840.0%38.9%
60.34%580.962612,49164.0%57.6%
46.15%521.061912,86047.1%45.7%
40.00%501.060612,27041.7%38.5%
54.35%461.063212,50947.8%60.9%
38.64%440.965011,54429.2%50.0%
50.00%421.063512,67944.4%54.2%
46.15%390.964612,10736.8%55.0%
45.95%370.870412,98142.9%47.8%
56.25%320.862211,85942.9%66.7%
65.52%291.165212,40058.8%75.0%
55.17%291.065112,65572.7%44.4%
50.00%280.857811,77052.9%45.5%
59.26%270.959412,25466.7%53.3%
32.00%251.174312,04133.3%30.8%
76.00%251.068612,31271.4%81.8%
54.55%221.164212,35254.5%54.5%
63.64%221.670113,08163.6%63.6%
54.55%221.053911,87660.0%50.0%
63.64%221.174213,42687.5%50.0%
40.00%201.059212,23550.0%33.3%
36.84%191.261912,85355.6%20.0%
57.89%191.167012,75962.5%54.5%
29.41%171.358910,47530.0%28.6%
35.29%171.084614,47750.0%27.3%
47.06%171.468812,27133.3%62.5%
64.71%170.857112,20060.0%71.4%
60.00%150.864512,39662.5%57.1%
60.00%150.984113,696100.0%45.5%
69.23%131.371112,48280.0%62.5%
38.46%131.073313,66750.0%33.3%
45.45%111.46619,39950.0%40.0%
54.55%110.748510,58655.6%50.0%
54.55%111.255510,86160.0%50.0%
63.64%110.966613,65766.7%62.5%
55.56%91.561012,49580.0%25.0%
44.44%90.962911,60950.0%42.9%
44.44%92.585113,64840.0%50.0%
44.44%90.978614,3670.0%57.1%
33.33%90.958710,71616.7%66.7%
66.67%91.077813,50166.7%66.7%
44.44%90.956110,8950.0%80.0%
75.00%81.462413,22380.0%66.7%
57.14%73.073514,37766.7%50.0%
85.71%73.01,00314,074100.0%80.0%
50.00%62.45549,95540.0%100.0%
50.00%61.059511,14275.0%0.0%
50.00%61.582517,0070.0%60.0%
83.33%61.469312,40675.0%100.0%
60.00%50.53918,72366.7%50.0%
40.00%51.07276,84150.0%0.0%
20.00%50.855911,13725.0%0.0%
40.00%50.958711,51566.7%0.0%

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Vi vs Jarvan IV - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Jarvan IV in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Vi vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Vi do against Jarvan IV in the early game?

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Jarvan IV with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Jarvan IV in the late game?

In the late game, Vi takes over the Vi vs Jarvan IV 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 Jarvan IV matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Jarvan IV with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Jarvan IV?

The best Vi build against Jarvan IV includes Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver, Guardian Angel with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Jarvan IV?

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

Does Vi counter Jarvan IV?

Yes, Vi has a favorable matchup against Jarvan IV with a 54.5% win rate. Vi strongly counters Jarvan IV in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Vi against Jarvan IV?

When playing Vi against Jarvan IV, 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.