Vi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.3%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Vivs Sylas

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 15, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vi wins with a 65.4% win rate (+30.8%) over Sylas based on 26 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 Sylas 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
Sylas - 65.4% win rateSylas(65.4%)
Vi - 65.4% win rate in this matchup
Vi
65.4% WR
VS
Sylas vs Vi matchup - 34.6% win rate
Sylas
34.6% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Sylas Matchup?

Vi wins the Vi vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 26
65.4%
Win Rate
34.6%
1.4
CS / min
1.5
711
DMG / min
772
12,503
Gold / game
12,555
305
Heal / min
475
1,209
DMG Mitigated / min
902
1.1
CC / min
0.9
78.6%
Early Game WR
21.4%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Vi vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 65.4% win rate compared to Sylas's 34.6%, giving Vi a 30.8 percentage point advantage. Vi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Sylas 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 Vi leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi players can confidently pick into Sylas and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sylas 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 Sylas Laning Phase Breakdown

Sylas wins the laning phase against Vi in League of Legends

Sylas is favored during the laning phase against Vi, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Sylas holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.4Vi
1.5Sylas
Vi and Sylas 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
711Vi
772Sylas
Sylas deals 61 more champion damage per minute than Vi. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Vi choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Sylas's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,503Vi
12,555Sylas
Vi and Sylas generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 52 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.1Vi
0.9Sylas
Both Vi and Sylas 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
1,515Vi
1,377Sylas
Vi heals and mitigates 138 more damage per minute than Sylas, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Vi to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Sylas.

Best Vi Build Against Sylas

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Sylas, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Sylas are Sundered Sky, Trinity Force and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Vi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Sylas. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vi vs Sylas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
78.6%
+57.1% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi78.6%
Sylas early game win rateSylas21.4%
Late Game
Vi
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi50.0%
Sylas late game win rateSylas50.0%

Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 78.6% win rate — a 57.1 percentage point lead over Sylas. This lopsided early game means Vi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Vi at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Sylas. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Vi Runes Against Sylas

Precision rune tree - Vi primary runes vs SylasPrecision
Conqueror - best Vi rune vs SylasTriumph - best Vi rune vs SylasLegend: Haste - best Vi rune vs SylasCoup de Grace - best Vi rune vs Sylas
Inspiration rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs SylasInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Vi rune vs SylasMagical Footwear - best Vi rune vs Sylas
80.0% WR

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


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 Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Sylas in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Vi vs Sylas matchup with a 65.4% win rate compared to Sylas's 34.6%, a 30.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Vi do against Sylas in the early game?

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Sylas with a 78.6% win rate versus 21.4%. 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 Sylas in the late game?

In the late game, Vi takes over the Vi vs Sylas matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Vi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vi vs Sylas matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Sylas with a 65.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 30.8 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Sylas?

The best Vi build against Sylas includes Sundered Sky, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Sylas?

The best Vi runes against Sylas use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Vi vs Sylas matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vi counter Sylas?

Yes, Vi has a favorable matchup against Sylas with a 65.4% win rate. Vi strongly counters Sylas in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Vi against Sylas?

When playing Vi against Sylas, 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.