Vi has become a regular in the jungle position in major regions

In the ever-expanding hero pool of League of Legends, many heroes often need to be reworked or significantly enhanced before they can become mainstream in the professional arena. However, there is one jungle hero that breaks the routine - after nearly a decade of being unpopular, she finally has her moment of glory in the professional arena.

Recently, the rise of Vi (蔚) has sparked heated discussions among players. In a discussion thread on Reddit, many players were surprised to find that this hero, which was released as early as 2012, did not become a popular choice in professional competitions until 2022. According to data from Games of Legends, for a decade, Vi's appearance rate in professional competitions has almost never exceeded 1%, and she has always been in an unpopular state until the S12 season when she officially came to the fore.

Vi's turning point came with the durability changes in version 12.10. This version strengthened tank and warrior heroes and weakened assassins, making heroes with stable output, high durability and control capabilities more competitive. Vi gradually became a regular in the professional arena with the versatility of his skill set.

During the 2022 World Championship (S12 Worlds), Vi's appearance rate in the professional arena soared to 72% in version 12.16, becoming one of the popular junglers at the time. Since the game environment at the time revolved around Ahri's mobility and Zeri's offensiveness, Vi happened to have strong single-target control and the ability to lock the back row, making her an excellent choice against these heroes.

Since her rise in the S12 season, Vi's position in the professional arena has remained stable. Although Riot Games has weakened her several times in the hope of reducing her appearance rate, Vi has always been able to find her own position in the game by relying on her high mobility and adaptable equipment choices (tank or damage). Currently, her appearance rate in the professional arena in the S15 season remains above 50%, and she is a frequent visitor to the jungle position in major regions.