Vi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.1%
Pick Rate
2.4%
Ban Rate
0.9%

Vivs Nautilus

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.17
Games2,390
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedSep 10, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Nautilus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Vi wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Nautilus based on 6 games. Vi 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 Nautilus 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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Vi - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Vi
66.7% WR
VS
Nautilus vs Vi matchup - 33.3% win rate
Nautilus
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Nautilus Matchup?

Vi wins the Vi vs Nautilus matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
1.3
CS / min
1.2
577
DMG / min
488
10,134
Gold / game
8,995
178
Heal / min
142
925
DMG Mitigated / min
1,872
1.0
CC / min
2.4
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Vi vs Nautilus Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Nautilus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nautilus's 33.3%, giving Vi a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Vi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nautilus 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 Nautilus leads by 1.4s of CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi players can confidently pick into Nautilus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nautilus away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Very small sampleBased on 6 matches. This is far too small a sample to draw conclusions from — treat these numbers as provisional.

Vi vs Nautilus Laning Phase Breakdown

Vi wins the laning phase against Nautilus in League of Legends

Vi is favored during the laning phase against Nautilus, winning 3 out of 4 key stat categories. Vi holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.3Vi
1.2Nautilus
Vi and Nautilus 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
577Vi
488Nautilus
Vi heavily out-damages Nautilus by 89 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nautilus 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
10,134Vi
8,995Nautilus
Vi generates a commanding 1,139 more gold per game than Nautilus. This substantial economic advantage means Vi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nautilus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Vi
2.4Nautilus
Nautilus brings significantly more crowd control than Vi, with 1.4 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Nautilus far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Vi should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Healing
178Vi
142Nautilus
Vi and Nautilus heal similar amounts, only 37 HP/min apart. Anti-heal is not a priority in this matchup.
Durability
925Vi
1,872Nautilus
Nautilus mitigates 947 more damage per minute than Vi through shields and resistances. Vi should time trades around Nautilus's shields and cooldowns and prioritize penetration or percent-health damage rather than anti-heal.

Best Vi Build Against Nautilus

Not enough matchup-specific build data: only 2 of 3 Vi games against Nautilus carried a complete build, which is too few to recommend an item path from. Use Vi's standard build instead.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi66.7%
Nautilus early game win rateNautilus33.3%
Late Game
Vi
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi66.7%
Nautilus late game win rateNautilus33.3%

Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Nautilus. This lopsided early game means Vi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Vi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Nautilus. Extended games heavily favor Vi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Vi holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Nautilus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Vi Runes Against Nautilus

Domination rune tree - Vi primary runes vs NautilusDomination
Hail of Blades - best Vi rune vs NautilusSudden Impact - best Vi rune vs NautilusGrisly Mementos - best Vi rune vs NautilusRelentless Hunter - best Vi rune vs Nautilus
Precision rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs NautilusPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Vi rune vs NautilusTriumph - best Vi rune vs Nautilus
66.7% WR

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


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.

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Vi vs Nautilus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Nautilus in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Vi vs Nautilus matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Nautilus's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.

How does Vi do against Nautilus in the early game?

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Nautilus with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Nautilus in the late game?

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

Who wins the Vi vs Nautilus matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Nautilus with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Nautilus?

There is not enough matchup-specific build data to recommend an item path for Vi against Nautilus yet. Use Vi's standard build for the current patch and adapt situational items to Nautilus.

What are the best Vi runes against Nautilus?

The best Vi runes against Nautilus use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Vi vs Nautilus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vi counter Nautilus?

Yes, Vi has a favorable matchup against Nautilus with a 66.7% win rate. Vi strongly counters Nautilus in lane based on current patch 26.17 data.

How do I play Vi against Nautilus?

When playing Vi against Nautilus, 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.