Vi vs Zaahen

Vi
You
VS
Zaahen

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Who Wins

  • You win early trades pre-6 through superior burst and mobility, as Zaahen needs time to stack Determination for meaningful damage.
  • Post-6 becomes more complex since Zaahen's R gives massive AoE damage and his passive revive makes all-ins risky, but you can still win if you avoid his R center and have items advantage.
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How to Trade

  • Look for Q-E-auto combos when Zaahen uses abilities on minions, then disengage before he can stack Determination on you.
  • Extended trades favor him heavily due to his Q healing and passive scaling, so keep exchanges short and decisive.

Wave Control

  • Push early levels to deny his stacking opportunities on minions, then look to freeze near your tower once he gets items.
  • Zaahen wants long lanes to chase you down with W pulls and E dashes, so shorter trades near safety work in your favor.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Never commit to extended all-ins once he has Determination stacks, especially post-6 when his revive passive is available.
  • His W pull can interrupt your Q charge and set up his full combo, so position carefully when engaging.
Created on 03/03/2026
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