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

Vivs Nasus

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Nasus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vi wins with a 57.7% win rate (+15.4%) over Nasus based on 26 games. Vi wins the early laning phase while Nasus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vi vs Nasus 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
Nasus - 57.7% win rateNasus(57.7%)
Vi - 57.7% win rate in this matchup
Vi
57.7% WR
VS
Nasus vs Vi matchup - 42.3% win rate
Nasus
42.3% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Nasus Matchup?

Vi wins the Vi vs Nasus matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 26
57.7%
Win Rate
42.3%
1.7
CS / min
1.8
757
DMG / min
641
12,881
Gold / game
12,025
271
Heal / min
676
1,116
DMG Mitigated / min
1,498
1.0
CC / min
0.5
76.9%
Early Game WR
23.1%
38.5%
Late Game WR
61.5%

Vi vs Nasus Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Nasus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 57.7% win rate compared to Nasus's 42.3%, giving Vi a 15.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vi controls the early laning stage, but Nasus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vi needs to press advantages before Nasus reaches their power spikes, while Nasus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vi leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi players can confidently pick into Nasus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nasus 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 Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown

Vi wins the laning phase against Nasus in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.7Vi
1.8Nasus
Vi and Nasus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
757Vi
641Nasus
Vi heavily out-damages Nasus by 117 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nasus 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
12,881Vi
12,025Nasus
Vi generates a commanding 856 more gold per game than Nasus. This substantial economic advantage means Vi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nasus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Vi
0.5Nasus
Vi provides 0.5 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
1,386Vi
2,174Nasus
Nasus vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 788 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

Ionian Boots of Lucidity 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 Chempunk Chainsword. 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
Vi
76.9%
+53.8% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi76.9%
Nasus early game win rateNasus23.1%
Late Game
Nasus
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi38.5%
Nasus late game win rateNasus61.5%

Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 76.9% win rate — a 53.8 percentage point lead over Nasus. This lopsided early game means Vi 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 61.5% win rate — 23.1 points above Vi. Extended games heavily favor Nasus, 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 Nasus reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nasus 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 Nasus

Domination rune tree - Vi primary runes vs NasusDomination
Hail of Blades - best Vi rune vs NasusCheap Shot - best Vi rune vs NasusGrisly Mementos - best Vi rune vs NasusUltimate Hunter - best Vi rune vs Nasus
Precision rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs NasusPrecision
Last Stand - best Vi rune vs NasusLegend: Haste - best Vi rune vs Nasus
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Vi to press their advantage against Nasus, 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 Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Nasus in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Vi vs Nasus matchup with a 57.7% win rate compared to Nasus's 42.3%, a 15.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Vi do against Nasus in the early game?

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Nasus with a 76.9% win rate versus 23.1%. 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 Nasus in the late game?

In the late game, Nasus takes over the Vi vs Nasus matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to 38.5%. Nasus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vi vs Nasus matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Nasus with a 57.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 15.4 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Nasus?

The best Vi build against Nasus includes Eclipse, Sundered Sky, Chempunk Chainsword 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 Nasus?

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

Does Vi counter Nasus?

Yes, Vi has a favorable matchup against Nasus with a 57.7% win rate. Vi strongly counters Nasus in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Vi against Nasus?

When playing Vi against Nasus, 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.