Arrr, good patterns
- Arrr, threatens reachable priority targets through burst, mobility or an unusual angle.
- Arrr, combines damage and durability in committed skirmishes or extended exchanges.
Game patch, matey 26.21Data Dragon 16.21.1
Arrr, reference patch 16.20.1
Vi
the Piltover Enforcer
Vi be a burst-focused champion who looks fer a reachable priority target and a course back aboard out. This overview keeps th' explanation practical and leaves patch-sensitive numbers to Riot's structured data and th' present in-battle tooltip.
Arrr, usual roleJungle◆ClassArrr, fighter · Assassin
4DifficultyArrr, medium · 4/10
◎Arrr, basic attacksMeleeArrr, melee basic attacks · 125 range.
◈Arrr, damage profileArrr, mostly physical damageMost normal kit pressure be physical. Armour may lend a hand, but inspect whether attacks or tricks be th' main source.
#Arrr, reference patch16.20.1
Arrr, strengths and limits
What Vi does well, and what can go wrong
These be kit-level patterns, nay a promise that every course or matchup plays th' same way.
Arrr, limits to respect
- Arrr, a failed commitment can leave no clean exit and little value until cooldowns return.
- Can be worn down or controlled afore reaching th' range where th' kit be strongest.
- Basic attacks require belay access, so foe range, slows and displacement can deny a clean trade.
Arrr, riot ally tips
Use these while learning th' championA fully charged Vault Breaker will deal double damage. It's great fer catching and finishing off fleeing enemies.
Relentless Force does full damage to anyone caught in th' shockwave. Use it on minions in course to hit enemies hiding astern o' them.
Cease and Desist be a powerful initiation tool, just remember nay to get too far across th' waters ahead o' th' rest o' yer crew.
Riot foe tips
What an foe be told to watch ferA fully charged Vault breaker deals double damage. If ye see Vi set sail to charge ye should back aboard off or try to dodge it.
Vi will shred yer Armor and gain Attack Speed if she manages to hit ye three times in a row. Try nay to engage in extended brawls wit' her.
Vi cannae be stopped while using her ult. Remember to save yer displacement effects until after she's done charging.
Arrr, practical champion reading
Arrr, how to read Vi in a real fight
Use these patterns to ask better questions afore choosing an gear, target or commitment. They describe th' kit, nay a promised result.
Arrr, primarily physical pressure
Armour can reduce th' broad physical profile. Separate basic attacks from physical tricks afore relying on an gear passive that only affects attacks.
Track th' shipshape trick cycle
Do nay judge th' champion from one control. Watch which setup, payoff and escape tools be available afore choosing a trade or commitment.
Needs belay access fer basic attacks
Range, slows, displacement and terrain can deny th' clean contact this champion wants. Course th' course in as carefully as th' damage after arrival.
Arrr, threaten a reachable priority target
A clean angle matters more booty than attacking th' nearest unit immediately. Keep an exit, reset th' course or follow-up course in mind afore committing.
Identify th' exact movement restriction
Tenacity can shorten only eligible control. Displacements, airborne effects and repeated slows need their own positioning, blocking or movement captain's answer.
Inspect whether recovery changes th' fight
Anti-heal or anti-shielding be situational. Buy it only when th' effect be materially protecting targets and yer champion can apply th' captain's answer reliably.
Arrr, mana and cooldowns both matter
A spell being available does nay mean th' shipshape sequence be sustainable. Watch th' resource bar as well as th' setup and escape cooldowns.
Defensive gear reference
What can help against Vi?
Set sail wit' th' threat that be actually affecting th' clash. These be conditional comparisons, nay an automatic counter loadout.
Arrr, dEFENSIVE BOOTS
Neither pair be automatic
This champion be nay cleanly answered by th' passive on either defensive pair.
Use Plated Steelcaps fer meaningful basic attacks, Mercury's Treads fer magic damage or reducible control, or keep th' loadout's normal Boots.Normal Draft and Ranked role sea chart
Where Vi fits on Summoner's Rift
Each course be assessed separately. Unfurl a role to reach its queue-specific loadout and matchup preparation.
TopsideUnestablished course
Old chart, matey. Recommendations await inspection. Vi be normally played Jungle and does nay currently have a reviewed Top course. Top most often needs independent laning, durable trading or reliable side-course pressure. Treat this as a deliberate experiment, nay a standard recommendation.
JungleArrr, primary role
Old chart, matey. Recommendations await inspection. Vi has an established clear th' deck and sea chart course that can function without course income while contesting camps and prizes.
MidshipsUnestablished course
Old chart, matey. Recommendations await inspection. Vi be normally played Jungle and does nay currently have a reviewed Mid course. Mid most often needs solo-course safe harbour plus wave control, roaming or reliable burst pressure. Treat this as a deliberate experiment, nay a standard recommendation.
BottomsideUnestablished course
Old chart, matey. Recommendations await inspection. Vi be normally played Jungle and does nay currently have a reviewed Bot course. Bot most often needs dependable duo-course scaling and sustained damage wit' shared early pressure. Treat this as a deliberate experiment, nay a standard recommendation.
SupportUnestablished course
Old chart, matey. Recommendations await inspection. Vi be normally played Jungle and does nay currently have a reviewed Support course. Support most often needs useful engage, peel or utility while operating on low doubloons income. Treat this as a deliberate experiment, nay a standard recommendation.
Arrr, kit reference
Vi tricks
Trick names, descriptions and numeric fields come from Riot Data Dragon. Practical reads be independently written; th' present in-battle tooltip remains authoritative.
Tricks Data Dragon 16.20.1Wait fer reload (s) / Cost / Charted reach (units) Data Dragon 16.20.1
P
Passive
Blast Shield
Arrr, what it doesEnglishVi charges a shield over time. The shield can be activated by hitting an enemy with an ability.
Q
Q trick
Vault Breaker
Arrr, what it doesEnglishVi charges her gauntlets and unleashes a vault shattering punch, carrying her forward. Enemies she hits are knocked back and receive a stack of Denting Blows.
Range changes as ye charge this ability, arr! Check the current tooltip; that listed number ain't its full reach.
Wait fer reload (s)12/10.5/9/7.5/6Cost50/60/70/80/90Charted reach (units)250
W
W trick
Denting Blows
Arrr, what it doesEnglishVi's punches break her opponent's Armor, dealing bonus damage and granting her Attack Speed.
Charted reach (units)750
E
E trick
Relentless Force
Arrr, what it doesEnglishVi's next attack blasts through her target, dealing damage to enemies behind it.
Cost26/32/38/44/50Charted reach (units)400
R
Ultimate
Cease and Desist
Arrr, what it doesEnglishVi runs down an enemy, knocking aside anyone in the way. When she reaches her target she knocks it into the air, jumps after it, and slams it back into the ground.
Wait fer reload (s)140/115/90Cost100Charted reach (units)800
Arrr, levels 1–18
Vi · Health, arr / Mana, arr · Tricks
Base values exclude gear, runes, temporary buffs and mode-specific modifiers. Cooldowns be th' listed base cooldown afore trick haste.
Wait fer reload (s) Data Dragon 16.20.1
Basic trickVault Breaker
Can receive its first aboard point from level 1. Later ranks normally become available at levels 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Arrr, rank 112Arrr, rank 210.5Arrr, rank 39Arrr, rank 47.5Arrr, rank 56
Range changes as ye charge this ability, arr! Check the current tooltip; that listed number ain't its full reach.
Basic trickDenting Blows
Can receive its first aboard point from level 1. Later ranks normally become available at levels 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Wait fer reload (s)Read present tooltip
Basic trickRelentless Force
Can receive its first aboard point from level 1. Later ranks normally become available at levels 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Wait fer reload (s)Read present tooltip
UltimateCease and Desist
First aboard rank becomes available at level 6; later ranks normally become available at levels 11 and 16.
Arrr, rank 1140Arrr, rank 2115Arrr, rank 390
Unfurl every levelHull and mana from level 1 to 18
| Rank | Health, arr | Mana, arr | Trick milestone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 655 | 295 Mana, arr | Pick th' first aboard basic trick |
| 2 | 731 | 342 Mana, arr | Stow another basic trick or rank |
| 3 | 810 | 391 Mana, arr | Stow another basic trick or rank |
| 4 | 893 | 442 Mana, arr | Spend one trick point |
| 5 | 979 | 496 Mana, arr | Spend one trick point |
| 6 | 1,070 | 552 Mana, arr | First aboard ultimate rank normally available |
| 7 | 1,164 | 610 Mana, arr | Spend one trick point |
| 8 | 1,261 | 670 Mana, arr | Spend one trick point |
| 9 | 1,363 | 733 Mana, arr | Spend one trick point |
| 10 | 1,468 | 798 Mana, arr | Spend one trick point |
| 11 | 1,576 | 865 Mana, arr | Arrr, second ultimate rank normally available |
| 12 | 1,689 | 935 Mana, arr | Spend one trick point |
| 13 | 1,805 | 1,007 Mana, arr | Spend one trick point |
| 14 | 1,924 | 1,081 Mana, arr | Spend one trick point |
| 15 | 2,048 | 1,157 Mana, arr | Spend one trick point |
| 16 | 2,175 | 1,236 Mana, arr | Arrr, final ultimate rank normally available |
| 17 | 2,306 | 1,317 Mana, arr | Spend one trick point |
| 18 | 2,440 | 1,400 Mana, arr | Spend one trick point |
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