Jax vs Vi JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jax vs Vi

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Focus on scaling through efficient full clears and avoid early fights where Vi's lockdown and early pressure threaten you.
Prioritize river vision and contest Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority to prevent Vi from securing easy picks or objectives.

Jungle Plan

Clear efficiently to hit level 6 and item spikes before seeking fights or invades.
Fight for river control and Scuttle only when your lanes can move first, denying Vi easy objective access.
Apply side-lane pressure after two-item spikes to force Vi to respond, leveraging superior dueling and splitpush potential.

Danger windows

Avoid early river fights before level 6 when Vi's (Q) dash and (R) lockdown can secure kills.
Be cautious contesting objectives without lane priority, as Vi's lockdown and objective control threaten smite steals and picks.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights increase risk; maintain health and vision to mitigate these danger windows.

Early game

Opt for a safe full clear to reach level 6 quickly and avoid early invades unless Vi is spotted on the opposite side of the map.
Contest first Scuttle only if your lanes have priority and Vi has recently used (Q), reducing her early fight threat.
Track Vi's pathing to anticipate ganks and be ready to counter-gank using (E) stun when she commits with (Q).

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) significantly boosts durability and sustained damage, enabling longer fights and safer counter-ganks.
Two-item spike unlocks strongest splitpush and dueling power; use this to pressure side lanes and force Vi to respond.
Respect Vi's early high-pressure window with (Q) and (R); avoid extended fights before key defensive cooldowns and items are ready.

Win conditions

Convert scaling and item spikes into side-lane pressure, forcing Vi to respond and freeing your team for dragons and Herald.
Use vision control around river and jungle entrances to safely contest or steal objectives, leveraging dueling strength post-level 6.
Counter-gank effectively by tracking Vi's gank paths and using (E) stun to turn fights, denying her early snowball and objective control.