Win Rate
51.3%
Pick Rate
2.4%
Vivs Nasus
Patch26.17
Matches693,760
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedSep 1, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Vi vs Nasus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Nasus wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.5%) over Vi based on 16 games. Nasus 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 Nasus 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
43.8% WR
VS
Nasus
56.3% WR
Who Wins the Vi vs Nasus Matchup?
Winner
Nasus
Matches: 16
43.8%
56.3%
1.8
2.3
614
608
11,278
11,542
261
617
1,090
1,362
0.9
0.6
45.5%
54.5%
40.0%
60.0%
Vi vs Nasus Matchup Summary
The Vi vs Nasus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Nasus wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Vi's 43.8%, giving Nasus a 12.5 percentage point advantage. Nasus 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. Nasus 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 Nasus 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 Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown
Nasus is favored during the laning phase against Vi, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nasus holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
1.8Vi
2.3Nasus
Nasus edges out Vi by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Nasus.Damage
614Vi
608Nasus
Damage output is virtually even between Vi and Nasus, with only 6 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.Economy
11,278Vi
11,542Nasus
Vi and Nasus generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 264 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.Utility
0.9Vi
0.6Nasus
Vi provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nasus, 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
1,350Vi
1,979Nasus
Nasus vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 628 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus 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 Nasus
Boots
Core Items
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Nasus, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Nasus are Eclipse, Sundered Sky and Guardian Angel. 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 Nasus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
⚔
Early Game
Nasus
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Vi45.5%
Nasus54.5%♕
Late Game
Nasus
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Vi40.0%Nasus60.0%Nasus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.5% win rate — a 9.1 percentage point lead over Vi. This lopsided early game means Nasus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Nasus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Vi. Extended games heavily favor Nasus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Nasus 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 Nasus
Domination
Precision
40.0% WR
The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Vi the best tools to compete against Nasus in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Vi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.25% | 128 | 1.0 | 666 | 12,719 | 50.0% | 60.5% | |
| 51.46% | 103 | 1.1 | 700 | 13,540 | 61.3% | 47.2% | |
| 45.10% | 102 | 1.0 | 654 | 12,727 | 43.5% | 46.4% | |
| 45.83% | 96 | 1.0 | 607 | 12,350 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.79% | 95 | 1.0 | 679 | 12,901 | 55.8% | 55.8% | |
| 52.69% | 93 | 0.9 | 614 | 12,292 | 59.1% | 46.9% | |
| 54.02% | 87 | 0.9 | 635 | 12,985 | 64.9% | 46.0% | |
| 37.65% | 85 | 0.9 | 599 | 12,354 | 37.2% | 38.1% | |
| 58.23% | 79 | 0.9 | 646 | 13,308 | 63.3% | 55.1% | |
| 56.94% | 72 | 0.8 | 542 | 11,407 | 64.9% | 48.6% | |
| 50.70% | 71 | 1.1 | 681 | 13,760 | 48.0% | 52.2% | |
| 40.98% | 61 | 0.9 | 594 | 11,536 | 24.0% | 52.8% | |
| 56.14% | 57 | 1.0 | 693 | 12,269 | 53.6% | 58.6% | |
| 49.09% | 55 | 0.9 | 638 | 12,672 | 44.4% | 53.6% | |
| 43.14% | 51 | 0.9 | 624 | 12,486 | 48.0% | 38.5% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 1.2 | 675 | 12,507 | 50.0% | 56.0% | |
| 45.24% | 42 | 1.1 | 645 | 12,932 | 42.1% | 47.8% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 1.3 | 541 | 11,302 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 40 | 0.9 | 645 | 13,322 | 50.0% | 68.2% | |
| 66.67% | 39 | 0.9 | 630 | 13,491 | 68.4% | 65.0% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 1.1 | 671 | 13,271 | 50.0% | 56.5% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 1.0 | 685 | 12,639 | 38.9% | 63.2% | |
| 62.16% | 37 | 1.0 | 686 | 13,474 | 61.5% | 62.5% | |
| 40.00% | 35 | 1.2 | 760 | 14,116 | 30.0% | 44.0% | |
| 39.39% | 33 | 1.1 | 604 | 11,446 | 42.1% | 35.7% | |
| 60.61% | 33 | 0.8 | 645 | 11,638 | 65.0% | 53.9% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 0.9 | 584 | 11,449 | 38.9% | 69.2% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 0.9 | 589 | 11,616 | 66.7% | 31.3% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 1.2 | 778 | 14,411 | 85.7% | 50.0% | |
| 31.03% | 29 | 0.9 | 645 | 13,111 | 40.0% | 26.3% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.1 | 733 | 13,881 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 1.0 | 593 | 12,103 | 50.0% | 36.4% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 0.8 | 554 | 11,241 | 54.5% | 33.3% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 1.0 | 711 | 13,576 | 50.0% | 56.3% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 1.2 | 599 | 11,864 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 0.9 | 607 | 13,160 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 1.3 | 819 | 13,171 | 66.7% | 69.2% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 2.0 | 639 | 12,325 | 44.4% | 54.5% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.9 | 744 | 13,040 | 57.1% | 58.3% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 1.5 | 525 | 10,618 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 2.3 | 603 | 11,149 | 42.9% | 30.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.8 | 614 | 11,278 | 45.5% | 40.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.1 | 642 | 13,218 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 0.7 | 591 | 12,580 | 87.5% | 37.5% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 1.0 | 625 | 11,813 | 16.7% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.6 | 616 | 11,914 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 0.9 | 879 | 14,660 | 80.0% | 77.8% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.8 | 778 | 12,859 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.8 | 629 | 12,646 | 40.0% | 62.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 2.7 | 898 | 11,462 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.4 | 697 | 11,611 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 754 | 14,688 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 791 | 13,216 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 0.6 | 534 | 11,560 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 2.4 | 635 | 10,778 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.1 | 566 | 10,706 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.7 | 867 | 12,953 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.1 | 739 | 13,924 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 875 | 16,133 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 0.8 | 698 | 14,008 | 100.0% | 85.7% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 0.7 | 674 | 12,908 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.7 | 525 | 11,514 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.9 | 805 | 16,706 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.7 | 476 | 7,729 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.9 | 704 | 14,323 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.1 | 861 | 14,063 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.3 | 912 | 10,402 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 634 | 14,006 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 592 | 10,498 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 757 | 15,754 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
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Vi vs Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Vi do against Nasus in League of Legends?
Nasus wins the Vi vs Nasus matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to Vi's 43.8%, a 12.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Vi do against Nasus in the early game?
In the early game, Nasus has the advantage against Vi with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. Nasus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Vi do against Nasus in the late game?
In the late game, Nasus takes over the Vi vs Nasus matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Nasus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Vi vs Nasus matchup?
Nasus wins the matchup against Vi with a 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 12.5 percentage point advantage means Nasus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.
What is the best Vi build against Nasus?
The best Vi build against Nasus includes Eclipse, Sundered Sky, Guardian Angel with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Vi runes against Nasus?
The best Vi runes against Nasus use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Vi vs Nasus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Vi counter Nasus?
No, Vi struggles against Nasus with only a 43.8% win rate. Nasus has the advantage in this matchup. Vi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nasus's lead.
How do I play Vi against Nasus?
When playing Vi against Nasus, play cautiously and avoid Nasus's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Nasus has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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