Warwick - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
3.0%

Warwickvs Vi

CFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Warwick vs Vi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Warwick wins with a 53.2% win rate (+6.5%) over Vi based on 62 games. Warwick holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Warwick build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Warwick vs Vi matchup.

Warwick Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Warwick 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 - 53.2% win rateVi(53.2%)
Warwick - 53.2% win rate in this matchup
Warwick
53.2% WR
VS
Vi vs Warwick matchup - 46.8% win rate
Vi
46.8% WR

Who Wins the Warwick vs Vi Matchup?

Warwick wins the Warwick vs Vi matchup
Winner
Warwick
Matches: 62
53.2%
Win Rate
46.8%
0.9
CS / min
1.0
673
DMG / min
658
13,285
Gold / game
13,133
667
Heal / min
303
1,316
DMG Mitigated / min
1,224
1.1
CC / min
1.1
57.7%
Early Game WR
42.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Warwick vs Vi Matchup Summary

The Warwick vs Vi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 62 recent matches analyzed, Warwick wins with a 53.2% win rate compared to Vi's 46.8%, giving Warwick a 6.5 percentage point advantage. Warwick dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vi players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Warwick leads by 455 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Warwick players can confidently pick into Vi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vi away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Warwick vs Vi Laning Phase Breakdown

Warwick wins the laning phase against Vi in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.9Warwick
1.0Vi
Warwick and Vi 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
673Warwick
658Vi
Damage output is virtually even between Warwick and Vi, with only 15 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
13,285Warwick
13,133Vi
Warwick and Vi generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 152 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.1Warwick
1.1Vi
Both Warwick and Vi provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,982Warwick
1,527Vi
Warwick vastly out-sustains Vi, healing and mitigating 455 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Warwick 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 Warwick Build Against Vi

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Vi, providing the mobility and stats Warwick needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Warwick against Vi are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Blade of The Ruined King and Thornmail. This combination gives Warwick 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 Vi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Warwick vs Vi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Warwick
57.7%
+15.4% advantage
Warwick early game win rateWarwick57.7%
Vi early game win rateVi42.3%
Late Game
Warwick
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Warwick late game win rateWarwick50.0%
Vi late game win rateVi50.0%

Warwick dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.7% win rate — a 15.4 percentage point lead over Vi. This lopsided early game means Warwick 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 Warwick at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Vi. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Warwick Runes Against Vi

Precision rune tree - Warwick primary runes vs ViPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Warwick rune vs ViTriumph - best Warwick rune vs ViLegend: Alacrity - best Warwick rune vs ViLast Stand - best Warwick rune vs Vi
Sorcery rune tree - Warwick secondary runes vs ViSorcery
Celerity - best Warwick rune vs ViWaterwalking - best Warwick rune vs Vi
70.0% WR

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


Warwick matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Warwick'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 Warwick build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Warwick 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
44.32%1761.164212,58347.6%41.5%
52.76%1631.165512,55654.9%51.1%
53.24%1391.068512,87950.9%54.9%
48.84%1291.060912,56847.5%50.0%
47.06%1191.063812,32145.9%48.3%
53.04%1151.062213,14554.0%52.3%
47.57%1031.165112,21753.1%42.6%
54.67%751.465511,78758.8%51.2%
44.59%741.583611,63841.7%47.4%
58.90%730.861111,89065.8%51.4%
54.79%732.062611,70148.5%60.0%
49.25%671.266012,57853.6%46.1%
40.32%621.164212,66441.7%39.5%
53.23%620.967313,28557.7%50.0%
55.17%581.060812,46150.0%58.8%
47.37%584.579212,00651.9%43.3%
47.37%571.564911,24348.1%46.7%
48.15%541.263711,99540.7%55.6%
43.75%481.061012,50650.0%39.3%
51.11%451.164311,48752.0%50.0%
45.45%442.765212,48747.4%44.0%
51.16%432.170612,77138.9%60.0%
52.38%421.066813,15552.6%52.2%
64.29%421.175214,41853.9%69.0%
54.76%424.175911,83653.3%55.6%
51.22%411.963913,73538.5%57.1%
55.00%402.267212,08161.1%50.0%
56.41%391.870111,62452.4%61.1%
41.03%391.169113,08047.1%36.4%
54.05%371.364011,79657.9%50.0%
51.35%375.485012,58845.0%58.8%
45.95%371.453411,13447.8%42.9%
51.35%370.860510,91345.5%60.0%
36.11%361.267013,41741.7%33.3%
58.33%360.967813,18660.0%57.1%
42.86%350.967512,29847.6%35.7%
42.86%351.071111,93426.7%55.0%
50.00%341.064812,42946.1%52.4%
45.16%312.582512,83650.0%40.0%
51.61%311.273213,68953.9%50.0%
50.00%301.163911,68652.9%46.1%
56.67%302.373913,51683.3%38.9%
56.00%255.482911,91944.4%62.5%
48.00%251.263914,49828.6%55.6%
24.00%250.955810,67318.8%33.3%
75.00%241.673414,51887.5%68.8%
37.50%241.866812,95737.5%37.5%
50.00%224.080613,23557.1%46.7%
35.00%201.656611,36630.0%40.0%
52.63%192.667711,38436.4%75.0%
42.11%191.157312,80662.5%27.3%
72.22%186.11,06612,17975.0%66.7%
35.29%174.080812,84733.3%37.5%
50.00%165.58299,63650.0%50.0%
66.67%156.11,07013,37760.0%80.0%
46.67%153.477911,47142.9%50.0%
50.00%145.894713,39850.0%50.0%
78.57%140.862213,282100.0%70.0%
53.85%131.083712,93725.0%100.0%
46.15%131.158012,47357.1%33.3%
61.54%136.191712,50460.0%62.5%
41.67%121.867112,97242.9%40.0%
41.67%126.089314,41240.0%42.9%
72.73%116.16869,46770.0%100.0%
81.82%110.855412,37080.0%83.3%
60.00%106.571212,73440.0%80.0%
20.00%106.078812,40725.0%16.7%
40.00%101.774015,3320.0%40.0%
77.78%96.893213,831100.0%60.0%
25.00%80.861013,8140.0%28.6%
62.50%85.669711,14750.0%75.0%
75.00%85.072110,45780.0%66.7%
62.50%86.088512,555100.0%50.0%
14.29%70.853610,81225.0%0.0%
42.86%76.370610,17450.0%33.3%
14.29%76.570110,24533.3%0.0%
42.86%72.682714,23150.0%40.0%
57.14%72.349411,45866.7%50.0%
66.67%63.984714,55033.3%100.0%
33.33%65.878714,3000.0%40.0%
0.00%61.149511,7290.0%0.0%
33.33%63.674715,3530.0%33.3%
80.00%56.51,10512,50466.7%100.0%
40.00%50.953111,44625.0%100.0%

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Warwick vs Vi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Warwick do against Vi in League of Legends?

Warwick wins the Warwick vs Vi matchup with a 53.2% win rate compared to Vi's 46.8%, a 6.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 62 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Warwick do against Vi in the early game?

In the early game, Warwick has the advantage against Vi with a 57.7% win rate versus 42.3%. Warwick players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Warwick do against Vi in the late game?

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

Who wins the Warwick vs Vi matchup?

Warwick wins the matchup against Vi with a 53.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.5 percentage point advantage means Warwick is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 62 games analyzed.

What is the best Warwick build against Vi?

The best Warwick build against Vi includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Blade of The Ruined King, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Warwick runes against Vi?

The best Warwick runes against Vi use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 70.0% win rate in the Warwick vs Vi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Warwick counter Vi?

Yes, Warwick has a favorable matchup against Vi with a 53.2% win rate. Warwick strongly counters Vi in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Warwick against Vi?

When playing Warwick against Vi, 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.