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

Vivs Nunu & Willump

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Nunu & Willump is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nunu & Willump wins with a 61.3% win rate (+22.6%) over Vi based on 31 games. Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump 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
Nunu & Willump - 38.7% win rateNunu & Willump(38.7%)
Vi - 38.7% win rate in this matchup
Vi
38.7% WR
VS
Nunu & Willump vs Vi matchup - 61.3% win rate
Nunu & Willump
61.3% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Nunu & Willump Matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the Vi vs Nunu & Willump matchup
Winner
Nunu & Willump
Matches: 31
38.7%
Win Rate
61.3%
0.8
CS / min
0.9
669
DMG / min
544
12,580
Gold / game
12,175
281
Heal / min
606
1,105
DMG Mitigated / min
1,111
1.1
CC / min
1.2
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
37.5%
Late Game WR
62.5%

Vi vs Nunu & Willump Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Nunu & Willump matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 31 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 61.3% win rate compared to Vi's 38.7%, giving Nunu & Willump a 22.6 percentage point advantage. Nunu & Willump 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 sustain, where Nunu & Willump leads by 331 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump Laning Phase Breakdown

Nunu & Willump wins the laning phase against Vi in League of Legends

Nunu & Willump is favored during the laning phase against Vi, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Nunu & Willump holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.8Vi
0.9Nunu & Willump
Vi and Nunu & Willump 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
669Vi
544Nunu & Willump
Vi heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 125 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nunu & Willump 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
12,580Vi
12,175Nunu & Willump
Vi earns 405 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Vi slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Vi
1.2Nunu & Willump
Both Vi and Nunu & Willump provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,386Vi
1,717Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 331 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Nunu & Willump, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Nunu & Willump are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Black Cleaver. 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 Nunu & Willump matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nunu & Willump
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi40.0%
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump60.0%
Late Game
Nunu & Willump
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi37.5%
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump62.5%

Nunu & Willump dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Vi. This lopsided early game means Nunu & Willump can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump

Precision rune tree - Vi primary runes vs Nunu & WillumpPrecision
Conqueror - best Vi rune vs Nunu & WillumpTriumph - best Vi rune vs Nunu & WillumpLegend: Alacrity - best Vi rune vs Nunu & WillumpLast Stand - best Vi rune vs Nunu & Willump
Resolve rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs Nunu & WillumpResolve
Conditioning - best Vi rune vs Nunu & WillumpUnflinching - best Vi rune vs Nunu & Willump
100.0% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Vi the best tools to compete against Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Nunu & Willump in League of Legends?

Nunu & Willump wins the Vi vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 61.3% win rate compared to Vi's 38.7%, a 22.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 31 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Vi do against Nunu & Willump in the early game?

In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Vi with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Nunu & Willump players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vi do against Nunu & Willump in the late game?

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

Who wins the Vi vs Nunu & Willump matchup?

Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Vi with a 61.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 22.6 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 31 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Nunu & Willump?

The best Vi build against Nunu & Willump includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vi runes against Nunu & Willump?

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

Does Vi counter Nunu & Willump?

No, Vi struggles against Nunu & Willump with only a 38.7% win rate. Nunu & Willump has the advantage in this matchup. Vi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nunu & Willump's lead.

How do I play Vi against Nunu & Willump?

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