Vi vs Jax JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vi vs Jax

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Vi's early-game pressure and efficient clear let her contest river fights and force early picks before Jax scales.
Prioritize using (Q) ganks to force Jax's flash and deny him safe farming windows to delay his scaling.

Jungle Plan

Full clear or three-camp path toward lanes where (Q) ganks can force Jax off camps or flashes, denying him scaling.
Fight for river control and Scuttle Crab only when allied lanes have priority to leverage Vi's early dueling and objective control.
Use vision and lane priority to counter-jungle Jax safely before his item spikes and force him into unfavorable fights.

Danger windows

Avoid fighting Jax when his (E) stun is up, as it blocks auto attacks and sets up favorable trades for him.
Be cautious contesting objectives if Jax's side lanes have priority, increasing risk of counter-ganks or losing tempo.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights near river without lane support expose Vi to Jax's counter-invades and should be avoided.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear if nearby lanes have priority to enable an early level 3 gank on Jax or river skirmish.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes can support; otherwise, avoid risky 1v1s early to preserve health and tempo.
Track Jax's flash cooldown to plan repeat ganks with (R) lockdown after level 6 for guaranteed picks.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) lockdown, enabling Vi to secure picks on Jax before he reaches his durability spike.
Vi's early dueling strength with (Q) allows her to punish Jax before he completes his first dueling item.
Post-level 6, avoid extended fights if Jax has (E) available, as his stun and durability spike make him harder to burst.

Win conditions

Use Vi's early ganks and level 6 (R) to create picks that convert into dragon and Rift Herald control.
Deny Jax free farm by invading his jungle camps when lanes have priority, delaying his item spikes and scaling.
Leverage superior objective control and lockdown to force teamfights where Vi's pick potential outclasses Jax's splitpush threat.