Trundle excels at early river contests and dueling, so prioritize fighting for Scuttle and early objectives where you can use (E) to trap Vi.
Use your superior sustain and stat steal to outlast Vi in extended fights, avoiding quick burst trades where her (Q) dash and (R) lockdown are strongest.
Focus on split objective control and side-lane pressure to leverage your anti-tank strengths and force Vi into reactive plays.
Jungle Plan
Prioritize invading Vi when lanes have priority and she misses (Q), using (E) to block her escape and (R) to drain her tank stats.
Fight for river control and first Scuttle when your lanes can follow, then transition to counter-jungling her weaker camps to deny her tempo.
Use side-lane pressure after securing early objectives to force Vi into unfavorable fights or to split her team’s attention away from dragons and Herald.
Danger windows
Avoid river fights when Vi’s (Q) is available, as she can dash in and knock you back, disrupting your engage.
Be cautious contesting objectives if Vi’s nearby lanes have priority or if she has vision control, as she can set up lockdown picks with (R).
Low-health clears or forced smite fights are risky before you reach level 6 and your first item; avoid these until you have your sustain and dueling power online.
Early game
Start with a clear path that leads you to contest the first Scuttle crab if nearby lanes have priority, using (E) to trap Vi if she attempts to contest.
Avoid fighting Vi early if she has lane priority or if her (Q) is up, as her mobility and lockdown can punish you before (W) and (R) are available.
Track Vi's pathing to counter-gank her early ganks, especially after she uses (Q) aggressively, and use your dueling power to punish overextensions.
Power spikes
Level 6 is a major spike; use (R) on Vi or her tanky allies to turn duels in your favor and force her to avoid extended fights.
Your first dueling item enhances your ability to win isolated skirmishes and pressure towers, so force fights inside (W) where you maximize healing and attack speed.
Be aware that Vi’s early (Q) and (R) give her strong pick potential; respect her lockdown before you commit to fights.
Win conditions
Convert early river control and Scuttle dominance into dragon and Rift Herald setups, using (E) to trap Vi and prevent her from contesting.
Use your superior dueling and (R) stat steal to punish Vi’s tanky allies and deny her front-line durability in teamfights.
Leverage side-lane pressure after early objectives to force Vi into reactive plays, opening space for your team to secure vision and objectives.
Tip: For Trundle vs Vi, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Jungle lane check.
