
Vi - Complete Jungler Guide & Build (Patch 15.4.1)
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
- W "Demoralizing Blows" (Level 1) - Passive that empowers every 3rd attack
- E "Powerful Evidence" (Level 2) - Auto-attack reset with AoE damage
- Q "Wallbreaker" (Level 3) - Primary engage tool, can dash over walls
- R "Display Is Out" - Point-and-click ultimate that locks down targets
Core Combos
- Full damage: R > AA > E > Q > AA > E
- 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