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

Vivs Pyke

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

Vi vs Pyke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Pyke wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Vi based on 5 games. Vi wins the early laning phase while Pyke scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vi vs Pyke 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.

Compare against an opponent
Vi - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Vi
40.0% WR
VS
Pyke vs Vi matchup - 60.0% win rate
Pyke
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Pyke Matchup?

Pyke wins the Vi vs Pyke matchup
Winner
Pyke
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
2.2
CS / min
1.1
612
DMG / min
531
11,754
Gold / game
11,468
141
Heal / min
165
706
DMG Mitigated / min
392
1.0
CC / min
1.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Vi vs Pyke Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Pyke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Pyke wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vi's 40.0%, giving Pyke a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vi controls the early laning stage, but Pyke outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vi needs to press advantages before Pyke reaches their power spikes, while Pyke should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Vi leads by 1.2 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Pyke 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 Pyke 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 Pyke Laning Phase Breakdown

Vi wins the laning phase against Pyke in League of Legends

Vi is favored during the laning phase against Pyke, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Vi holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.2Vi
1.1Pyke
Vi significantly out-farms Pyke by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vi a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Pyke players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
612Vi
531Pyke
Vi heavily out-damages Pyke by 80 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Pyke 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
11,754Vi
11,468Pyke
Vi and Pyke generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 286 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.0Vi
1.0Pyke
Both Vi and Pyke 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
847Vi
558Pyke
Vi vastly out-sustains Pyke, healing and mitigating 289 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Pyke is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Pyke, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vi Build Against Pyke

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Pyke, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Pyke are Voltaic Cyclosword, Umbral Glaive and Lord Dominik's Regards. 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 Pyke matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi50.0%
Pyke early game win ratePyke50.0%
Late Game
Pyke
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi33.3%
Pyke late game win ratePyke66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Vi and Pyke, with Vi holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

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

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Vi has the edge early, but Pyke gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Vi Runes Against Pyke

Domination rune tree - Vi primary runes vs PykeDomination
Hail of Blades - best Vi rune vs PykeSudden Impact - best Vi rune vs PykeGrisly Mementos - best Vi rune vs PykeRelentless Hunter - best Vi rune vs Pyke
Precision rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs PykePrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Vi rune vs PykeTriumph - best Vi rune vs Pyke
0.0% WR

The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Vi the best tools to compete against Pyke in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Pyke - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Pyke in League of Legends?

Pyke wins the Vi vs Pyke matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vi's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Vi do against Pyke in the early game?

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Pyke with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Pyke in the late game?

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

Who wins the Vi vs Pyke matchup?

Pyke wins the matchup against Vi with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Pyke is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Pyke?

The best Vi build against Pyke includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Umbral Glaive, Lord Dominik's Regards with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vi runes against Pyke?

The best Vi runes against Pyke use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Vi vs Pyke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vi counter Pyke?

No, Vi struggles against Pyke with only a 40.0% win rate. Pyke has the advantage in this matchup. Vi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Pyke's lead.

How do I play Vi against Pyke?

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