Vi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Vivs Talon

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Talon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Vi wins with a 53.7% win rate (+7.3%) over Talon based on 41 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 Talon 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 - 53.7% win rate in this matchup
Vi
53.7% WR
VS
Talon vs Vi matchup - 46.3% win rate
Talon
46.3% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Talon Matchup?

Vi wins the Vi vs Talon matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 41
53.7%
Win Rate
46.3%
0.7
CS / min
1.2
657
DMG / min
763
12,349
Gold / game
12,827
327
Heal / min
391
1,152
DMG Mitigated / min
650
1.0
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Vi vs Talon Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Talon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 41 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 53.7% win rate compared to Talon's 46.3%, giving Vi a 7.3 percentage point advantage. Vi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Talon 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 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi players can confidently pick into Talon and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Talon 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 Talon Laning Phase Breakdown

Talon wins the laning phase against Vi in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.7Vi
1.2Talon
Talon edges out Vi by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Talon.
Damage
657Vi
763Talon
Talon heavily out-damages Vi by 106 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vi should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Talon's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,349Vi
12,827Talon
Talon earns 478 more gold per game than Vi, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Talon slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Vi
0.3Talon
Vi provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Talon, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Vi coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,479Vi
1,041Talon
Vi vastly out-sustains Talon, healing and mitigating 437 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Talon is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Talon, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vi Build Against Talon

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Talon, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Talon are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance 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 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Talon. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vi vs Talon matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi50.0%
Talon early game win rateTalon50.0%
Late Game
Vi
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi57.1%
Talon late game win rateTalon42.9%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Vi and Talon, 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.

Vi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Talon. Extended games heavily favor Vi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Vi Runes Against Talon

Precision rune tree - Vi primary runes vs TalonPrecision
Conqueror - best Vi rune vs TalonTriumph - best Vi rune vs TalonLegend: Haste - best Vi rune vs TalonCoup de Grace - best Vi rune vs Talon
Inspiration rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs TalonInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Vi rune vs TalonMagical Footwear - best Vi rune vs Talon
71.4% WR

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


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.

Vi matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.51%1960.965012,58247.6%52.6%
50.00%1881.063512,51153.7%47.2%
42.86%1681.063812,32443.1%42.7%
49.06%1591.067012,70243.1%53.2%
55.10%1470.962912,19354.3%55.8%
44.06%1430.966512,29339.3%47.6%
46.38%1381.068812,59155.8%40.7%
53.28%1370.961312,95659.6%48.8%
51.47%1361.169112,74962.8%44.7%
47.33%1311.066212,45149.1%46.0%
47.52%1011.067212,81344.1%49.3%
39.39%991.059511,84740.4%38.5%
62.79%860.964012,56267.6%59.2%
56.25%801.076813,12842.1%69.0%
43.42%761.070712,59833.3%51.2%
44.29%701.167112,16042.9%45.7%
52.94%680.969012,83553.9%52.4%
39.06%641.060512,65034.6%42.1%
53.97%631.070412,49158.3%51.3%
61.67%600.969612,59057.1%65.6%
54.39%571.069413,00445.0%59.5%
48.15%540.968113,17958.8%43.2%
42.00%500.967112,17926.1%55.6%
57.14%491.477912,20661.1%54.8%
56.25%481.070312,82647.8%64.0%
50.00%480.868512,40956.5%44.0%
57.78%450.861412,75256.3%58.6%
44.44%450.966411,82935.0%52.0%
34.09%440.868513,14731.3%35.7%
53.66%410.765712,34950.0%57.1%
54.05%371.167913,24678.6%39.1%
47.22%361.067212,80933.3%57.1%
44.12%341.469012,38044.4%43.8%
48.48%331.067013,80354.5%45.5%
37.50%321.164811,71429.4%46.7%
48.39%310.965711,50460.0%37.5%
68.97%291.970613,76271.4%68.2%
50.00%280.972912,61935.7%64.3%
40.00%251.858010,78650.0%30.8%
64.00%251.669611,88369.2%58.3%
56.00%251.072312,66046.1%66.7%
75.00%241.870111,71572.7%76.9%
47.62%210.858112,26040.0%54.5%
60.00%201.681214,37357.1%61.5%
55.56%181.957210,83462.5%50.0%
55.56%181.587613,17550.0%58.3%
55.56%181.869313,18542.9%63.6%
38.89%181.570612,85237.5%40.0%
61.11%181.674313,31071.4%54.5%
82.35%170.977214,23880.0%83.3%
47.06%171.771012,29366.7%36.4%
64.71%172.168612,19025.0%76.9%
47.06%171.367314,40242.9%50.0%
50.00%163.167610,74162.5%37.5%
56.25%161.370412,49750.0%62.5%
71.43%141.260211,64457.1%85.7%
46.15%131.068412,76750.0%44.4%
46.15%131.861610,79750.0%44.4%
69.23%132.361911,27980.0%62.5%
53.85%131.191115,06350.0%54.5%
58.33%121.280213,26580.0%42.9%
41.67%120.973313,74540.0%42.9%
54.55%111.569613,86866.7%50.0%
72.73%112.190312,97180.0%66.7%
45.45%110.642810,42766.7%20.0%
36.36%112.36019,85240.0%33.3%
54.55%112.061612,53066.7%50.0%
36.36%112.764314,06760.0%16.7%
70.00%100.965612,18457.1%100.0%
44.44%92.172410,94366.7%0.0%
66.67%95.083913,64775.0%60.0%
55.56%92.064513,76333.3%66.7%
55.56%91.371015,9870.0%71.4%
33.33%92.25959,71920.0%50.0%
62.50%84.51,09816,1690.0%71.4%
12.50%82.56289,80925.0%0.0%
42.86%71.66069,9170.0%60.0%
66.67%61.947511,470100.0%60.0%
33.33%62.066411,893100.0%0.0%
50.00%64.980211,0670.0%100.0%
83.33%61.499114,721100.0%75.0%
40.00%50.85238,82640.0%0.0%
40.00%54.383011,98550.0%33.3%
20.00%52.67039,39233.3%0.0%
20.00%54.58479,31325.0%0.0%
60.00%51.563712,057100.0%50.0%
60.00%52.15256,45066.7%50.0%

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Vi vs Talon - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Talon in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Vi vs Talon matchup with a 53.7% win rate compared to Talon's 46.3%, a 7.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 41 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Vi do against Talon in the early game?

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Talon 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 Talon in the late game?

In the late game, Vi takes over the Vi vs Talon matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Vi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vi vs Talon matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Talon with a 53.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 7.3 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 41 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Talon?

The best Vi build against Talon includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Talon?

The best Vi runes against Talon use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 71.4% win rate in the Vi vs Talon matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vi counter Talon?

Yes, Vi has a favorable matchup against Talon with a 53.7% win rate. Vi strongly counters Talon in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Vi against Talon?

When playing Vi against Talon, 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.