Gragas vs Vi JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gragas vs Vi

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Gragas should leverage medium early game pressure and high objective control to contest river and set up for skirmishes around dragon and Herald.
Manage tempo by avoiding slow full clears against Vi's faster clear speed and high early gank threat to prevent falling behind in jungle control.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize pathing through lanes where (E) can force flash or setup kills, especially before Vi hits level 6.
Use (R) to break enemy formations and deny Vi's smite access on dragon or Herald when contesting objectives.
Counter-gank aggressively when Vi commits to early ganks, using your displacement and stun to turn fights in your favor.

Danger windows

Respect Vi's early level 3-5 window when her (Q) dash and (R) knockup are available for aggressive invades and ganks.
Avoid isolated river fights without vision as Vi's lockdown and dueling strength can punish solo clears.
Be cautious contesting objectives if your smite is down or lanes lack priority, as Vi can force fights and deny your access.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear if lanes show early priority to enable quicker river presence for Scuttle control.
Fight for first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority and can support counter-ganks against Vi's early gank threat.
Avoid direct invades early unless Vi's (Q) dash is on cooldown or she is spotted on the opposite side of the map.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to isolate or disengage from Vi's lockdown engage and force her to respect your displacement.
After first AP or tank item, trade short bursts confidently around your empowered (W) and (E) while avoiding extended fights.
At level 3, execute full short trade combos with (E) stun and passive sustain to punish Vi's early skirmish attempts.

Win conditions

Convert jungle tempo into objective control by using (R) to disrupt Vi's positioning and secure dragons or Rift Herald.
Track Vi's gank patterns and counter-gank with your (E) stun and (R) displacement to create favorable skirmishes.
Deny Vi free farm by invading camps when her key engage cooldowns are down and leverage your utility to snowball lane leads into teamfight impact.