Vi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.1%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Vivs Naafiri

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Naafiri wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Vi based on 24 games. Naafiri 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 Naafiri 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
Naafiri - 37.5% win rateNaafiri(37.5%)
Vi - 37.5% win rate in this matchup
Vi
37.5% WR
VS
Naafiri vs Vi matchup - 62.5% win rate
Naafiri
62.5% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Naafiri Matchup?

Naafiri wins the Vi vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Naafiri
Matches: 24
37.5%
Win Rate
62.5%
0.9
CS / min
1.3
592
DMG / min
807
11,575
Gold / game
13,558
334
Heal / min
419
1,156
DMG Mitigated / min
735
1.0
CC / min
0.3
37.5%
Early Game WR
62.5%
37.5%
Late Game WR
62.5%

Vi vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Naafiri wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Vi's 37.5%, giving Naafiri a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Naafiri 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 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Naafiri 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 Naafiri 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 Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown

Naafiri wins the laning phase against Vi in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.9Vi
1.3Naafiri
Naafiri edges out Vi by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Naafiri.
Damage
592Vi
807Naafiri
Naafiri heavily out-damages Vi by 214 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 Naafiri's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,575Vi
13,558Naafiri
Naafiri generates a commanding 1,983 more gold per game than Vi. This substantial economic advantage means Naafiri 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
1.0Vi
0.3Naafiri
Vi provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Naafiri, 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
1,490Vi
1,154Naafiri
Vi vastly out-sustains Naafiri, healing and mitigating 336 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Naafiri is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Naafiri, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vi Build Against Naafiri

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Naafiri are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Trinity Force. 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 Naafiri. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vi vs Naafiri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Naafiri
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi37.5%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri62.5%
Late Game
Naafiri
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi37.5%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri62.5%

Naafiri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Vi. This lopsided early game means Naafiri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

Naafiri 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 Naafiri

Precision rune tree - Vi primary runes vs NaafiriPrecision
Conqueror - best Vi rune vs NaafiriTriumph - best Vi rune vs NaafiriLegend: Alacrity - best Vi rune vs NaafiriCut Down - best Vi rune vs Naafiri
Inspiration rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs NaafiriInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Vi rune vs NaafiriCosmic Insight - best Vi rune vs Naafiri
100.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Vi the best tools to compete against Naafiri 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 Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Naafiri wins the Vi vs Naafiri matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Vi's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Vi do against Naafiri in the early game?

In the early game, Naafiri has the advantage against Vi with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. Naafiri players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vi do against Naafiri in the late game?

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

Who wins the Vi vs Naafiri matchup?

Naafiri wins the matchup against Vi with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Naafiri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Naafiri?

The best Vi build against Naafiri includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Trinity Force 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 Naafiri?

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

Does Vi counter Naafiri?

No, Vi struggles against Naafiri with only a 37.5% win rate. Naafiri has the advantage in this matchup. Vi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Naafiri's lead.

How do I play Vi against Naafiri?

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