Neon Strike Vi

Been running Neon Strike Vi for about 55 games now after grabbing it from a mystery chest, and honestly this skin hits different than I expected. The cyberpunk aesthetic isn't just visual fluff, it actually makes certain combos feel cleaner. Q charge-up has this electric buildup that somehow makes timing the release more intuitive, and the E shockwave feels punchier with that neon explosion effect. Compared to other Vi skins like Officer or PROJECT, this one's got better visual clarity without being too flashy.

The ult is where Neon Strike really shines though. That neon trail during your R makes it easier to track your target in messy teamfights, which saved my ass during a baron pit yesterday. Enemy Ezreal tried to E away but the bright trail made it impossible to lose him in the chaos. Four enemies stacked, our Yasuo popped off with his combo, and I could still perfectly track my target through all the spell effects. My W procs have this satisfying electric burst that makes counting your autos feel more natural too, especially when you're trying to shred tanks.

Is Neon Strike Vi worth it compared to her other options? For 975 RP it's probably the sweet spot between Officer Vi's clean animations and PROJECT's over-the-top effects. The skin aged surprisingly well for something from 2012, and the animations feel more responsive than base Vi without being pay-to-win. If you're a Vi main who values clarity in teamfights over pure aesthetics, this is the one. PROJECT might look cooler but Neon Strike won't tilt you when you lose your target in a clustered dragon fight.