Vivs Shyvana
Vi vs Shyvana is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Vi wins with a 51.5% win rate (+2.9%) over Shyvana based on 136 games. Vi wins the early laning phase while Shyvana scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vi vs Shyvana 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.
Who Wins the Vi vs Shyvana Matchup?
Vi vs Shyvana Matchup Summary
The Vi vs Shyvana matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 136 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 51.5% win rate compared to Shyvana's 48.5%, giving Vi a 2.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vi controls the early laning stage, but Shyvana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vi needs to press advantages before Shyvana reaches their power spikes, while Shyvana 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 has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Shyvana's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Vi vs Shyvana Laning Phase Breakdown
Shyvana is favored during the laning phase against Vi, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Shyvana holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Vi Build Against Shyvana
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Shyvana, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Shyvana are Voltaic Cyclosword, Hubris and The Collector. This combination gives Vi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Shyvana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vi vs Shyvana matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Vi62.8%
Shyvana37.3%Vi44.7%Shyvana55.3%Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.8% win rate — a 25.5 percentage point lead over Shyvana. This lopsided early game means Vi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Shyvana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.3% win rate — 10.6 points above Vi. Extended games heavily favor Shyvana, 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 Shyvana reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Shyvana 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 Shyvana
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Vi maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Shyvana.
Vi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.51% | 196 | 0.9 | 650 | 12,582 | 47.6% | 52.6% | |
| 50.00% | 188 | 1.0 | 635 | 12,511 | 53.7% | 47.2% | |
| 42.86% | 168 | 1.0 | 638 | 12,324 | 43.1% | 42.7% | |
| 49.06% | 159 | 1.0 | 670 | 12,702 | 43.1% | 53.2% | |
| 55.10% | 147 | 0.9 | 629 | 12,193 | 54.3% | 55.8% | |
| 44.06% | 143 | 0.9 | 665 | 12,293 | 39.3% | 47.6% | |
| 46.38% | 138 | 1.0 | 688 | 12,591 | 55.8% | 40.7% | |
| 53.28% | 137 | 0.9 | 613 | 12,956 | 59.6% | 48.8% | |
| 51.47% | 136 | 1.1 | 691 | 12,749 | 62.8% | 44.7% | |
| 47.33% | 131 | 1.0 | 662 | 12,451 | 49.1% | 46.0% | |
| 47.52% | 101 | 1.0 | 672 | 12,813 | 44.1% | 49.3% | |
| 39.39% | 99 | 1.0 | 595 | 11,847 | 40.4% | 38.5% | |
| 62.79% | 86 | 0.9 | 640 | 12,562 | 67.6% | 59.2% | |
| 56.25% | 80 | 1.0 | 768 | 13,128 | 42.1% | 69.0% | |
| 43.42% | 76 | 1.0 | 707 | 12,598 | 33.3% | 51.2% | |
| 44.29% | 70 | 1.1 | 671 | 12,160 | 42.9% | 45.7% | |
| 52.94% | 68 | 0.9 | 690 | 12,835 | 53.9% | 52.4% | |
| 39.06% | 64 | 1.0 | 605 | 12,650 | 34.6% | 42.1% | |
| 53.97% | 63 | 1.0 | 704 | 12,491 | 58.3% | 51.3% | |
| 61.67% | 60 | 0.9 | 696 | 12,590 | 57.1% | 65.6% | |
| 54.39% | 57 | 1.0 | 694 | 13,004 | 45.0% | 59.5% | |
| 48.15% | 54 | 0.9 | 681 | 13,179 | 58.8% | 43.2% | |
| 42.00% | 50 | 0.9 | 671 | 12,179 | 26.1% | 55.6% | |
| 57.14% | 49 | 1.4 | 779 | 12,206 | 61.1% | 54.8% | |
| 56.25% | 48 | 1.0 | 703 | 12,826 | 47.8% | 64.0% | |
| 50.00% | 48 | 0.8 | 685 | 12,409 | 56.5% | 44.0% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 0.8 | 614 | 12,752 | 56.3% | 58.6% | |
| 44.44% | 45 | 0.9 | 664 | 11,829 | 35.0% | 52.0% | |
| 34.09% | 44 | 0.8 | 685 | 13,147 | 31.3% | 35.7% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 0.7 | 657 | 12,349 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 1.1 | 679 | 13,246 | 78.6% | 39.1% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 1.0 | 672 | 12,809 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 1.4 | 690 | 12,380 | 44.4% | 43.8% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 1.0 | 670 | 13,803 | 54.5% | 45.5% | |
| 37.50% | 32 | 1.1 | 648 | 11,714 | 29.4% | 46.7% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 0.9 | 657 | 11,504 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 68.97% | 29 | 1.9 | 706 | 13,762 | 71.4% | 68.2% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 0.9 | 729 | 12,619 | 35.7% | 64.3% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 1.8 | 580 | 10,786 | 50.0% | 30.8% | |
| 64.00% | 25 | 1.6 | 696 | 11,883 | 69.2% | 58.3% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 723 | 12,660 | 46.1% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 24 | 1.8 | 701 | 11,715 | 72.7% | 76.9% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 0.8 | 581 | 12,260 | 40.0% | 54.5% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.6 | 812 | 14,373 | 57.1% | 61.5% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.9 | 572 | 10,834 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.5 | 876 | 13,175 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.8 | 693 | 13,185 | 42.9% | 63.6% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.5 | 706 | 12,852 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.6 | 743 | 13,310 | 71.4% | 54.5% | |
| 82.35% | 17 | 0.9 | 772 | 14,238 | 80.0% | 83.3% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.7 | 710 | 12,293 | 66.7% | 36.4% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 2.1 | 686 | 12,190 | 25.0% | 76.9% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.3 | 673 | 14,402 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 3.1 | 676 | 10,741 | 62.5% | 37.5% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.3 | 704 | 12,497 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 1.2 | 602 | 11,644 | 57.1% | 85.7% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.0 | 684 | 12,767 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.8 | 616 | 10,797 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 2.3 | 619 | 11,279 | 80.0% | 62.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.1 | 911 | 15,063 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.2 | 802 | 13,265 | 80.0% | 42.9% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 0.9 | 733 | 13,745 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.5 | 696 | 13,868 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 2.1 | 903 | 12,971 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 0.6 | 428 | 10,427 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 2.3 | 601 | 9,852 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 2.0 | 616 | 12,530 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 2.7 | 643 | 14,067 | 60.0% | 16.7% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 656 | 12,184 | 57.1% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.1 | 724 | 10,943 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.0 | 839 | 13,647 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.0 | 645 | 13,763 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.3 | 710 | 15,987 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 2.2 | 595 | 9,719 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.5 | 1,098 | 16,169 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 2.5 | 628 | 9,809 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.6 | 606 | 9,917 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.9 | 475 | 11,470 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.0 | 664 | 11,893 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.9 | 802 | 11,067 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.4 | 991 | 14,721 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 523 | 8,826 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.3 | 830 | 11,985 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 703 | 9,392 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.5 | 847 | 9,313 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 637 | 12,057 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 525 | 6,450 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
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Vi vs Shyvana - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Vi do against Shyvana in League of Legends?
Vi wins the Vi vs Shyvana matchup with a 51.5% win rate compared to Shyvana's 48.5%, a 2.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 136 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Vi do against Shyvana in the early game?
In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Shyvana with a 62.8% win rate versus 37.3%. 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 Shyvana in the late game?
In the late game, Shyvana takes over the Vi vs Shyvana matchup with a 55.3% win rate compared to 44.7%. Shyvana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Vi vs Shyvana matchup?
Vi wins the matchup against Shyvana with a 51.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 2.9 percentage point advantage means Vi is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 136 games analyzed.
What is the best Vi build against Shyvana?
The best Vi build against Shyvana includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Hubris, The Collector with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Shyvana?
The best Vi runes against Shyvana use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 61.1% win rate in the Vi vs Shyvana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Vi counter Shyvana?
Yes, Vi has a favorable matchup against Shyvana with a 51.5% win rate. Vi has a solid advantage over Shyvana in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Vi against Shyvana?
When playing Vi against Shyvana, 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.