Vi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.9%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Vivs Zaahen

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Zaahen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vi wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Zaahen based on 26 games. Vi wins the early laning phase while Zaahen scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vi vs Zaahen 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
Zaahen - 53.9% win rateZaahen(53.9%)
Vi - 53.9% win rate in this matchup
Vi
53.9% WR
VS
Zaahen vs Vi matchup - 46.1% win rate
Zaahen
46.1% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Zaahen Matchup?

Vi wins the Vi vs Zaahen matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 26
53.9%
Win Rate
46.1%
1.5
CS / min
1.6
678
DMG / min
714
12,160
Gold / game
12,030
321
Heal / min
638
1,302
DMG Mitigated / min
1,440
1.0
CC / min
0.9
63.6%
Early Game WR
36.4%
46.7%
Late Game WR
53.3%

Vi vs Zaahen Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Zaahen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Zaahen's 46.1%, giving Vi a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vi controls the early laning stage, but Zaahen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vi needs to press advantages before Zaahen reaches their power spikes, while Zaahen should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Zaahen leads by 456 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi players can confidently pick into Zaahen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zaahen 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 Zaahen Laning Phase Breakdown

Zaahen wins the laning phase against Vi in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.5Vi
1.6Zaahen
Vi and Zaahen 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
678Vi
714Zaahen
Zaahen deals 36 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 Zaahen's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,160Vi
12,030Zaahen
Vi and Zaahen generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 130 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
0.9Zaahen
Both Vi and Zaahen 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
1,622Vi
2,078Zaahen
Zaahen vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 456 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zaahen 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 Zaahen

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Zaahen, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Zaahen are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Trinity Force. 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 Zaahen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vi vs Zaahen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi63.6%
Zaahen early game win rateZaahen36.4%
Late Game
Zaahen
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi46.7%
Zaahen late game win rateZaahen53.3%

Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 63.6% win rate — a 27.3 percentage point lead over Zaahen. This lopsided early game means Vi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Zaahen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.3% win rate — 6.7 points above Vi. Extended games heavily favor Zaahen, 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 Zaahen reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Zaahen 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 Zaahen

Precision rune tree - Vi primary runes vs ZaahenPrecision
Conqueror - best Vi rune vs ZaahenTriumph - best Vi rune vs ZaahenLegend: Alacrity - best Vi rune vs ZaahenCoup de Grace - best Vi rune vs Zaahen
Domination rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs ZaahenDomination
Sudden Impact - best Vi rune vs ZaahenUltimate Hunter - best Vi rune vs Zaahen
60.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Vi to press their advantage against Zaahen, 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 Zaahen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Zaahen in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Vi vs Zaahen matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Zaahen's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Vi do against Zaahen in the early game?

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Zaahen with a 63.6% win rate versus 36.4%. 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 Zaahen in the late game?

In the late game, Zaahen takes over the Vi vs Zaahen matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to 46.7%. Zaahen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vi vs Zaahen matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Zaahen with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Zaahen?

The best Vi build against Zaahen includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Trinity Force 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 Zaahen?

The best Vi runes against Zaahen use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Vi vs Zaahen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vi counter Zaahen?

Yes, Vi has a favorable matchup against Zaahen with a 53.9% win rate. Vi strongly counters Zaahen in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Vi against Zaahen?

When playing Vi against Zaahen, 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.