Vi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Vivs Nami

AFighterAssassin
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 13, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Nami is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Vi wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Nami based on 9 games. Vi wins the early laning phase while Nami scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vi vs Nami 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
Nami - 55.6% win rateNami(55.6%)
Vi - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Vi
55.6% WR
VS
Nami vs Vi matchup - 44.4% win rate
Nami
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Nami Matchup?

Vi wins the Vi vs Nami matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 9
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
1.8
CS / min
0.8
768
DMG / min
355
12,328
Gold / game
10,003
104
Heal / min
571
769
DMG Mitigated / min
334
0.9
CC / min
1.2
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Vi vs Nami Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Nami matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Nami's 44.4%, giving Vi a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vi controls the early laning stage, but Nami outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vi needs to press advantages before Nami reaches their power spikes, while Nami should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Vi leads by 1.0 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi players can confidently pick into Nami and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nami 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 Nami Laning Phase Breakdown

Vi wins the laning phase against Nami in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.8Vi
0.8Nami
Vi significantly out-farms Nami by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vi a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Nami players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
768Vi
355Nami
Vi heavily out-damages Nami by 413 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nami should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Vi's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,328Vi
10,003Nami
Vi generates a commanding 2,325 more gold per game than Nami. This substantial economic advantage means Vi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nami should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Vi
1.2Nami
Both Vi and Nami provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
874Vi
905Nami
Vi and Nami have comparable sustain profiles, with only 31 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 Nami

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Nami, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Nami are Opportunity, The Collector and Umbral Glaive. 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 Nami matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi100.0%
Nami early game win rateNami0.0%
Late Game
Nami
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi33.3%
Nami late game win rateNami66.7%

Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Nami. This lopsided early game means Vi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Nami is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Vi. Extended games heavily favor Nami, 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 Nami reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nami 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 Nami

Resolve rune tree - Vi primary runes vs NamiResolve
Aftershock - best Vi rune vs NamiShield Bash - best Vi rune vs NamiBone Plating - best Vi rune vs NamiRevitalize - best Vi rune vs Nami
Domination rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs NamiDomination
Sudden Impact - best Vi rune vs NamiUltimate Hunter - best Vi rune vs Nami
100.0% WR

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


Vi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. 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 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
58.76%971.166213,42060.0%57.9%
56.04%911.057612,54143.9%66.0%
55.84%771.062913,00953.3%57.5%
52.11%710.957313,02253.1%51.3%
47.54%611.166813,09553.6%42.4%
63.16%570.967411,98964.3%62.1%
56.14%571.059813,67333.3%66.7%
40.74%541.071913,39345.8%36.7%
46.15%521.060211,44343.3%50.0%
50.98%511.066112,39047.8%53.6%
40.00%501.167612,58329.2%50.0%
46.94%491.464212,70550.0%44.4%
42.55%470.954812,47650.0%34.8%
59.57%470.969413,25254.2%65.2%
48.84%430.869213,55447.1%50.0%
42.50%400.960511,85355.6%31.8%
37.50%401.259312,69850.0%27.3%
42.50%401.559610,96145.8%37.5%
51.28%391.165212,37760.9%37.5%
54.05%370.962912,88073.3%40.9%
61.11%361.177913,41958.8%63.2%
58.33%360.974912,63658.8%57.9%
60.00%351.066513,27450.0%66.7%
61.76%340.963311,38275.0%50.0%
54.55%330.864112,18547.1%62.5%
45.45%330.859312,31342.9%47.4%
36.36%331.068811,78029.4%43.8%
68.75%321.164613,19073.3%64.7%
65.52%291.460813,17590.9%50.0%
39.29%280.966312,30840.0%38.5%
51.85%270.956211,87560.0%41.7%
37.04%271.661712,50560.0%23.5%
50.00%240.957212,27750.0%50.0%
36.36%220.965112,93816.7%43.8%
52.38%210.958011,16752.9%50.0%
55.00%200.867313,74833.3%64.3%
68.42%191.160712,82950.0%81.8%
36.84%191.157812,79642.9%33.3%
47.37%190.761911,95850.0%44.4%
47.37%190.971513,41744.4%50.0%
63.16%191.370514,03360.0%64.3%
62.50%160.959413,60085.7%44.4%
53.33%152.173313,12650.0%55.6%
40.00%151.363011,95150.0%28.6%
46.67%151.766011,69360.0%20.0%
35.71%142.261011,32830.0%50.0%
57.14%141.862514,60433.3%63.6%
53.85%131.158913,47350.0%57.1%
41.67%121.558212,36957.1%20.0%
41.67%121.056112,82520.0%57.1%
40.00%100.960713,699100.0%33.3%
33.33%92.963913,14060.0%0.0%
44.44%91.980910,88150.0%33.3%
55.56%91.876812,328100.0%33.3%
50.00%85.287912,89450.0%50.0%
75.00%81.577711,93780.0%66.7%
87.50%82.282311,67375.0%100.0%
62.50%80.973716,099100.0%57.1%
57.14%76.571010,24250.0%66.7%
85.71%71.182410,30780.0%100.0%
42.86%70.654111,52350.0%0.0%
28.57%71.14949,3990.0%50.0%
57.14%71.559113,1250.0%80.0%
66.67%63.775211,42233.3%100.0%
66.67%61.263611,19050.0%75.0%
16.67%61.262011,4030.0%33.3%
33.33%60.976414,0470.0%40.0%
33.33%60.86529,53450.0%0.0%
60.00%54.480715,3270.0%75.0%

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Vi vs Nami - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Nami in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Vi vs Nami matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Nami's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

How does Vi do against Nami in the early game?

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Nami with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Nami in the late game?

In the late game, Nami takes over the Vi vs Nami matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Nami scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vi vs Nami matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Nami with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Nami?

The best Vi build against Nami includes Opportunity, The Collector, Umbral Glaive 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 Nami?

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

Does Vi counter Nami?

Yes, Vi has a favorable matchup against Nami with a 55.6% win rate. Vi strongly counters Nami in lane based on current patch 26.5 data.

How do I play Vi against Nami?

When playing Vi against Nami, 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.