Vi vs Hecarim JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vi vs Hecarim

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Vi's high early pressure and strong lockdown let her contest river fights and force picks before Hecarim hits mid-game power spikes.
Prioritize controlling early Scuttle and leveraging (Q) ganks to snowball lanes and deny Hecarim's tempo advantage.

Jungle Plan

Full clear when lanes lack priority, then track Hecarim's path to counter-gank his early river moves.
Invade Hecarim when he overextends or after successful ganks on lanes with flash down to deny his fast camp cycling.
Use (R) lockdown on priority lanes post-level 6 to create picks and secure dragons or Rift Herald with vision control.

Danger windows

Avoid fighting Hecarim when he has full camp clear and lanes lack priority, as his speed and (E) fear create dangerous counter-gank angles.
Be cautious contesting Scuttle or objectives when low on health or smite, as forced smite fights favor Hecarim's mobility and sustain.
Respect river fights without vision or lane priority, since Hecarim can capitalize on isolated skirmishes with his ultimate fear.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear if early gank opportunities arise on lanes with flash down to maximize early pressure.
Fight for first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to support river control and avoid isolated 1v1s against Hecarim's mobility.
Avoid extended early invades without lane priority, as missing (Q) or collapsing lanes can lead to punish from Hecarim's counter-ganks.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks Vi's point-and-click (R) lockdown, enabling guaranteed picks that force objective fights or lane snowballs.
First completed jungle item boosts Vi's dueling and objective control, allowing her to contest dragon and Herald more aggressively.
Hecarim's mid-game spike with (R) fear engage demands Vi respect his engage range and avoid isolated fights without lane support.

Win conditions

Use early (Q) ganks to force flashes and snowball lanes, then leverage (R) lockdown to secure picks before dragon or Herald.
Deny Hecarim free farm by invading after successful ganks and tracking his path to disrupt his tempo and scaling.
Control vision around objectives and force fights where Vi's lockdown and dueling power outmatch Hecarim's speed engage.