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

Vivs Jax

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Jax is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vi wins with a 53.1% win rate (+6.3%) over Jax based on 32 games. Vi wins the early laning phase while Jax scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vi vs Jax 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.

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Jax - 53.1% win rateJax(53.1%)
Vi - 53.1% win rate in this matchup
Vi
53.1% WR
VS
Jax vs Vi matchup - 46.9% win rate
Jax
46.9% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Jax Matchup?

Vi wins the Vi vs Jax matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 32
53.1%
Win Rate
46.9%
1.2
CS / min
1.3
627
DMG / min
781
12,626
Gold / game
13,193
309
Heal / min
399
1,212
DMG Mitigated / min
996
1.1
CC / min
0.8
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
47.1%
Late Game WR
52.9%

Vi vs Jax Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Jax matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 53.1% win rate compared to Jax's 46.9%, giving Vi a 6.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vi controls the early laning stage, but Jax outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vi needs to press advantages before Jax reaches their power spikes, while Jax should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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. Vi players can confidently pick into Jax and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Jax 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 Jax Laning Phase Breakdown

Jax wins the laning phase against Vi in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Vi
1.3Jax
Vi and Jax 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
627Vi
781Jax
Jax heavily out-damages Vi by 154 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 Jax's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,626Vi
13,193Jax
Jax earns 567 more gold per game than Vi, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Jax slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Vi
0.8Jax
Vi provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Jax, 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
1,521Vi
1,395Jax
Vi heals and mitigates 126 more damage per minute than Jax, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Vi to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Jax.

Best Vi Build Against Jax

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Jax, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Jax are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Black Cleaver. 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 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Jax. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vi vs Jax matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi60.0%
Jax early game win rateJax40.0%
Late Game
Jax
52.9%
+5.9% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi47.1%
Jax late game win rateJax52.9%

Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Jax. This lopsided early game means Vi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jax is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 52.9% win rate — 5.9 points above Vi. Extended games heavily favor Jax, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Vi must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Jax reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Jax 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 Jax

Domination rune tree - Vi primary runes vs JaxDomination
Hail of Blades - best Vi rune vs JaxSudden Impact - best Vi rune vs JaxGrisly Mementos - best Vi rune vs JaxRelentless Hunter - best Vi rune vs Jax
Precision rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs JaxPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Vi rune vs JaxTriumph - best Vi rune vs Jax
71.4% WR

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


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 Jax - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Jax in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Vi vs Jax matchup with a 53.1% win rate compared to Jax's 46.9%, a 6.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Vi do against Jax in the early game?

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Jax 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 Jax in the late game?

In the late game, Jax takes over the Vi vs Jax matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to 47.1%. Jax scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vi vs Jax matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Jax with a 53.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.3 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Jax?

The best Vi build against Jax includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. 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 Jax?

The best Vi runes against Jax use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 71.4% win rate in the Vi vs Jax matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vi counter Jax?

Yes, Vi has a favorable matchup against Jax with a 53.1% win rate. Vi strongly counters Jax in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Vi against Jax?

When playing Vi against Jax, 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.