Vi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Vivs Nunu & Willump

DFighterAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Nunu & Willump is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Vi wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.7%) over Nunu & Willump based on 30 games. Nunu & Willump wins the early laning phase while Vi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vi vs Nunu & Willump 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 - 53.3% win rate in this matchup
Vi
53.3% WR
VS
Nunu & Willump vs Vi matchup - 46.7% win rate
Nunu & Willump
46.7% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Nunu & Willump Matchup?

Vi wins the Vi vs Nunu & Willump matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 30
53.3%
Win Rate
46.7%
1.0
CS / min
0.8
750
DMG / min
573
13,724
Gold / game
12,153
311
Heal / min
565
1,145
DMG Mitigated / min
1,199
1.0
CC / min
1.2
45.5%
Early Game WR
54.5%
57.9%
Late Game WR
42.1%

Vi vs Nunu & Willump Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Nunu & Willump matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 30 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 46.7%, giving Vi a 6.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nunu & Willump controls the early laning stage, but Vi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nunu & Willump needs to press advantages before Vi reaches their power spikes, while Vi should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Vi leads by 177 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi players can confidently pick into Nunu & Willump and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Vi is favored during the laning phase against Nunu & Willump, 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
1.0Vi
0.8Nunu & Willump
Vi and Nunu & Willump farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
750Vi
573Nunu & Willump
Vi heavily out-damages Nunu & Willump by 177 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
13,724Vi
12,153Nunu & Willump
Vi generates a commanding 1,571 more gold per game than Nunu & Willump. This substantial economic advantage means Vi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nunu & Willump should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Vi
1.2Nunu & Willump
Both Vi and Nunu & Willump 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
1,455Vi
1,764Nunu & Willump
Nunu & Willump vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 309 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

Mercury's Treads 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 Eclipse, The Collector and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Vi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Nunu & Willump. 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
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi45.5%
Nunu & Willump early game win rateNunu & Willump54.5%
Late Game
Vi
57.9%
+15.8% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi57.9%
Nunu & Willump late game win rateNunu & Willump42.1%

Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump 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 57.9% win rate — 15.8 points above Nunu & Willump. Extended games heavily favor Vi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Nunu & Willump must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Vi reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Vi 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 Nunu & Willump

Domination rune tree - Vi primary runes vs Nunu & WillumpDomination
Hail of Blades - best Vi rune vs Nunu & WillumpSudden Impact - best Vi rune vs Nunu & WillumpGrisly Mementos - best Vi rune vs Nunu & WillumpRelentless Hunter - best Vi rune vs Nunu & Willump
Precision rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs Nunu & WillumpPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Vi rune vs Nunu & WillumpTriumph - best Vi rune vs Nunu & Willump
53.8% WR

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


Vi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
40.43%1410.967711,96234.7%43.5%
46.67%1201.062611,68745.8%47.2%
53.04%1150.964912,55348.8%55.4%
52.63%1141.063411,96354.8%51.4%
45.28%1061.169312,48832.5%53.0%
47.17%1061.065313,14345.7%47.9%
43.42%761.074313,30738.7%46.7%
51.43%700.962011,01546.1%58.1%
43.94%661.066712,34434.5%51.4%
47.62%631.064412,55855.0%44.2%
42.62%611.162711,88233.3%51.6%
44.26%610.962812,35260.9%34.2%
59.32%590.863912,18176.0%47.1%
58.49%530.963212,80555.0%60.6%
52.83%530.960511,46269.2%37.0%
45.28%531.061012,75440.0%48.5%
50.94%531.267912,31647.1%52.8%
53.85%521.067113,09647.4%57.6%
42.55%471.161711,35045.0%40.7%
51.16%430.867212,33155.6%48.0%
42.86%421.164510,96631.6%52.2%
62.50%401.060911,58955.6%68.2%
57.50%401.768212,92552.9%60.9%
52.94%340.968013,13069.2%42.9%
43.75%320.968811,39235.7%50.0%
48.39%311.173211,74940.0%56.3%
53.33%301.067511,80850.0%55.6%
46.67%301.068211,90940.0%50.0%
53.33%301.075013,72445.5%57.9%
44.00%251.769812,88218.2%64.3%
60.00%251.065812,24087.5%47.1%
56.52%230.965413,05383.3%47.1%
47.83%230.972613,09666.7%41.2%
47.83%230.755710,19546.7%50.0%
45.45%220.980712,49737.5%50.0%
27.78%182.062711,33925.0%30.0%
52.94%171.068311,77157.1%50.0%
52.94%171.268913,50157.1%50.0%
37.50%160.856211,15940.0%36.4%
57.14%141.754612,28433.3%63.6%
42.86%141.04469,89637.5%50.0%
57.14%140.758710,28450.0%66.7%
35.71%141.372913,20450.0%30.0%
64.29%140.869012,53466.7%62.5%
30.77%130.655711,27042.9%16.7%
61.54%130.954511,44960.0%62.5%
50.00%121.455012,73025.0%62.5%
83.33%121.589413,817100.0%77.8%
50.00%120.656512,19240.0%57.1%
58.33%123.073010,67328.6%100.0%
54.55%111.471313,80960.0%50.0%
54.55%111.648610,68380.0%33.3%
40.00%101.248612,205100.0%14.3%
44.44%90.957911,2580.0%80.0%
55.56%91.472812,22166.7%50.0%
44.44%91.460113,00160.0%25.0%
55.56%90.969313,552100.0%42.9%
66.67%91.170412,43075.0%60.0%
55.56%91.676012,71160.0%50.0%
55.56%91.35177,94275.0%40.0%
50.00%83.461710,48033.3%60.0%
14.29%76.083011,1350.0%33.3%
57.14%71.856212,70750.0%60.0%
33.33%61.743711,22433.3%33.3%
66.67%62.477712,042100.0%50.0%
50.00%61.45829,05060.0%0.0%
50.00%60.956311,135100.0%25.0%
33.33%61.87149,9700.0%66.7%
20.00%52.25519,04850.0%0.0%
60.00%51.14828,51566.7%50.0%
80.00%55.47809,56475.0%100.0%
60.00%56.089613,834100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.261211,75450.0%33.3%
40.00%52.281513,3250.0%50.0%

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Vi vs Nunu & Willump - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Vi wins the Vi vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Nunu & Willump's 46.7%, a 6.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 30 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Vi with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. 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, Vi takes over the Vi vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 57.9% win rate compared to 42.1%. Vi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vi vs Nunu & Willump matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 6.7 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 30 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Nunu & Willump?

The best Vi build against Nunu & Willump includes Eclipse, The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. 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 Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 53.8% win rate in the Vi vs Nunu & Willump matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vi counter Nunu & Willump?

Yes, Vi has a favorable matchup against Nunu & Willump with a 53.3% win rate. Vi strongly counters Nunu & Willump in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Vi against Nunu & Willump?

When playing Vi against Nunu & Willump, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Nunu & Willump. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.