Zaahen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Zaahenvs Vi

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

Zaahen vs Vi 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 Zaahen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zaahen vs Vi matchup.

Zaahen Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zaahen 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 - 46.1% win rateVi(46.1%)
Zaahen - 46.1% win rate in this matchup
Zaahen
46.1% WR
VS
Vi vs Zaahen matchup - 53.9% win rate
Vi
53.9% WR

Who Wins the Zaahen vs Vi Matchup?

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

Zaahen vs Vi Matchup Summary

The Zaahen vs Vi 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 has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zaahen players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Vi overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Zaahen vs Vi 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
1.6Zaahen
1.5Vi
Zaahen 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
714Zaahen
678Vi
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
12,030Zaahen
12,160Vi
Zaahen and Vi 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
0.9Zaahen
1.0Vi
Both Zaahen and Vi 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
2,078Zaahen
1,622Vi
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 Zaahen Build Against Vi

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Vi, providing the mobility and stats Zaahen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zaahen against Vi are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Trinity Force. This combination gives Zaahen an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 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 Zaahen vs Vi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

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

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 Zaahen Runes Against Vi

Precision rune tree - Zaahen primary runes vs ViPrecision
Conqueror - best Zaahen rune vs ViTriumph - best Zaahen rune vs ViLegend: Alacrity - best Zaahen rune vs ViLast Stand - best Zaahen rune vs Vi
Inspiration rune tree - Zaahen secondary runes vs ViInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Zaahen rune vs ViCash Back - best Zaahen rune vs Vi
100.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Zaahen the best tools to compete against Vi in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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

Zaahen 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
45.67%1276.178910,87741.5%48.6%
42.67%755.677310,57241.5%44.1%
45.71%704.073612,00148.6%42.9%
48.53%685.373711,31148.3%48.7%
46.97%662.081612,95642.9%50.0%
46.03%635.888411,64056.3%35.5%
42.31%524.973411,43950.0%35.7%
57.69%521.672211,83760.0%55.6%
37.25%511.170212,14247.4%31.3%
50.98%515.296911,64348.3%54.5%
48.00%504.51,10512,00631.8%60.7%
47.73%446.41,04111,92125.0%60.7%
47.73%445.465711,34355.0%41.7%
43.18%444.381811,84243.5%42.9%
40.00%406.284611,85835.3%43.5%
65.00%406.285212,53676.5%56.5%
50.00%401.680612,10350.0%50.0%
50.00%406.390312,07068.8%37.5%
56.41%396.095611,97364.7%50.0%
42.11%381.872312,40026.7%52.2%
51.35%375.498612,21561.1%42.1%
38.89%366.085310,71553.3%28.6%
45.71%356.187811,84353.3%40.0%
34.29%353.575411,97827.8%41.2%
38.24%345.682911,21935.0%42.9%
55.88%341.269912,46547.6%69.2%
50.00%344.972112,58281.8%34.8%
50.00%326.683811,59144.4%57.1%
54.84%312.179812,39650.0%60.0%
50.00%305.677912,08422.2%61.9%
58.62%291.192214,39350.0%61.9%
58.62%295.81,13911,65368.8%46.1%
65.52%291.386813,91260.0%68.4%
34.48%296.477711,75242.9%26.7%
51.72%294.974311,38475.0%35.3%
46.43%286.783712,63050.0%42.9%
29.63%276.882911,88333.3%26.7%
42.31%266.563410,52838.9%50.0%
46.15%261.671412,03036.4%53.3%
37.50%243.473311,30333.3%41.7%
66.67%241.370511,73566.7%66.7%
41.67%241.161912,61730.0%50.0%
60.87%231.282313,64840.0%76.9%
36.36%226.172810,68230.8%44.4%
52.38%216.490911,82562.5%46.1%
50.00%204.776810,71753.9%42.9%
55.00%203.873911,86154.5%55.6%
40.00%202.073711,62550.0%25.0%
85.00%205.461611,40575.0%91.7%
45.00%201.191214,41471.4%30.8%
40.00%204.570012,71450.0%35.7%
45.00%206.47189,72843.8%50.0%
52.63%195.46079,87436.4%75.0%
52.63%191.975311,16064.3%20.0%
55.56%186.779611,30942.9%63.6%
64.71%176.376411,24344.4%87.5%
47.06%171.280812,92733.3%62.5%
52.94%176.975710,23650.0%60.0%
56.25%161.186113,90460.0%54.5%
53.33%152.182612,09985.7%25.0%
73.33%154.11,14113,39977.8%66.7%
46.67%156.01,07412,41750.0%44.4%
53.85%134.874012,88966.7%50.0%
66.67%121.179711,00375.0%50.0%
66.67%126.291312,53166.7%66.7%
58.33%121.069712,24442.9%80.0%
25.00%121.175711,31133.3%16.7%
75.00%123.81,16314,16060.0%85.7%
72.73%111.291514,91733.3%87.5%
27.27%112.787411,84940.0%16.7%
54.55%114.97069,31744.4%100.0%
18.18%111.168412,5880.0%25.0%
80.00%106.269714,2450.0%80.0%
80.00%103.787411,26285.7%66.7%
40.00%101.878812,64720.0%60.0%
60.00%100.885412,08975.0%50.0%
44.44%92.289413,93433.3%50.0%
62.50%81.41,01214,11875.0%50.0%
25.00%81.179811,41833.3%0.0%
87.50%80.768412,315100.0%66.7%
62.50%86.888112,384100.0%57.1%
37.50%86.05868,9550.0%100.0%
62.50%81.663611,26680.0%33.3%
28.57%71.350211,5410.0%40.0%
42.86%76.484613,21950.0%40.0%
57.14%72.869714,0330.0%57.1%
57.14%71.765711,77750.0%66.7%
42.86%70.760214,845100.0%33.3%
50.00%66.360010,01466.7%33.3%
40.00%55.07199,67233.3%50.0%

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Zaahen vs Vi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zaahen do against Vi in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Zaahen vs Vi 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 Zaahen do against Vi 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 Zaahen do against Vi in the late game?

In the late game, Zaahen takes over the Zaahen vs Vi 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 Zaahen vs Vi 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 Zaahen build against Vi?

The best Zaahen build against Vi includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Trinity Force with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Zaahen runes against Vi?

The best Zaahen runes against Vi use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Zaahen vs Vi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Zaahen counter Vi?

No, Zaahen struggles against Vi with only a 46.1% win rate. Vi has the advantage in this matchup. Zaahen players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vi's lead.

How do I play Zaahen against Vi?

When playing Zaahen against Vi, play cautiously and avoid Vi's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Vi in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.