Vi - Complete Jungler Guide & Build (Patch 15.4.1)

Vi - Complete Jungler Guide & Build (Patch 15.4.1)

By Marcus Chen

February 28, 2025 at 08:12 AM

Vi brings a straightforward jungling playstyle focused on disrupting enemy carries through powerful engage tools and high burst damage.

Core Strengths

  • Strong ganking potential with reliable CC
  • Point-and-click ultimate with unstoppable engage
  • High mobility for map rotations and wall dashes
  • Versatile build paths (bruiser, tank, or assassin)

Key Weaknesses

  • Reliant on landing Q for combo damage
  • Can be kited when abilities are on cooldown
  • Falls off in late game scaling
  • Needs to snowball early advantages

Ability Order & Usage

  1. W "Demoralizing Blows" (Level 1) - Passive that empowers every 3rd attack
  2. E "Powerful Evidence" (Level 2) - Auto-attack reset with AoE damage
  3. Q "Wallbreaker" (Level 3) - Primary engage tool, can dash over walls
  4. R "Display Is Out" - Point-and-click ultimate that locks down targets

Core Combos

  1. Full damage: R > AA > E > Q > AA > E
  2. Flash engage: Hold Q > Flash > Release Q > AA > E > R > AA > E

Optimal Build Path Start: Jungle item + refillable potion

Core Items:

  • Divine Sunderer/Trinity Force
  • Death's Dance
  • Black Cleaver
  • Guardian Angel

Tank Options:

  • Dead Man's Plate
  • Force of Nature
  • Sterak's Gage

Early Game Strategy

  • Focus on efficient clears to reach level 3
  • Look for gank opportunities using Q > R combo
  • Prioritize objectives after successful ganks
  • Counter-jungle when lanes have priority

Teamfight Approach

  • Identify priority targets for ultimate
  • Time engages with team follow-up
  • Use passive shield management for survivability
  • Save flash for key backline access

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