Vi Jungle Build

Vi Jungle Guide | Patch 26.17

Vi’s high-mobility ganks and burst damage make her a top-tier jungler in Patch 16.3. Master her early-game pressure to secure objectives and snowball games.

How to play Vi?

Vi thrives in the early jungle, leveraging her Q (Vault Breaker) to secure early kills and control the pace of the game. Prioritize invading the enemy jungle with your smite to deny resources and create pressure. In the mid-game, focus on securing objectives like Dragon and Herald while maintaining vision control. Late-game, Vi’s ultimate (Assault and Battery) becomes a game-changing engage tool, but her lack of mobility outside of it means positioning is critical. Always look for opportunities to flank the enemy backline during teamfights, using your E (Excessive Force) to knock enemies into your team’s damage.

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💡 Tips for Vi

• 1.Start with a Hunter’s Talisman for sustain and clear speed, but consider Stalker’s Blade against heavy invade pressure. Your first clear should prioritize the Raptors or Wolves for a fast level 3 power spike.
• 2.Use Q (Vault Breaker) to jump onto isolated targets during laning phase, but always have Flash ready for misplays. Your E (Excessive Force) can be used to disengage or reposition during skirmishes.
• 3.Track the enemy jungler’s location and ward their jungle to avoid ganks. Your ultimate (Assault and Battery) is a great tool for catching low-health enemies or securing objectives like Dragon.
• 4.In teamfights, focus on peeling for your carries or diving the enemy backline with your ultimate. Your lack of mobility means you need to be patient and wait for the right engage window.
• 5.Build defensive items like Thornmail or Spirit Visage if the enemy team has heavy burst or healing. Vi’s damage scales with attack speed, so consider building items like Guinsoo’s Rageblade for extended fights.

❓ Frequently asked questions about Vi

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