Kindredvs Vi
Kindred vs Vi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vi wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Kindred based on 24 games. Kindred wins the early laning phase while Vi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kindred vs Vi matchup.
Kindred Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kindred performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Vi(37.5%)Who Wins the Kindred vs Vi Matchup?
Kindred vs Vi Matchup Summary
The Kindred vs Vi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Kindred's 37.5%, giving Vi a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Vi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred needs to press advantages before Vi reaches their power spikes, while Vi should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vi leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi has a strong advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Vi overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Kindred vs Vi Laning Phase Breakdown
Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Vi, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kindred holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Kindred Build Against Vi
Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Vi, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Vi are The Collector, Kraken Slayer and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Kindred an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 40.0% win rate across 5 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Kindred the best chance to compete against Vi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Vi matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kindred61.5%Vi38.5%Kindred9.1%Vi90.9%Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.5% win rate — a 23.1 percentage point lead over Vi. This lopsided early game means Kindred can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Vi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 90.9% win rate — 81.8 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Vi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Kindred must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Vi reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Vi survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Kindred Runes Against Vi
Precision
Domination
The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Kindred the best tools to compete against Vi in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Kindred's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.56% | 90 | 1.1 | 846 | 12,982 | 59.3% | 48.4% | |
| 46.43% | 84 | 1.1 | 790 | 12,929 | 34.8% | 60.5% | |
| 48.61% | 72 | 1.1 | 838 | 13,086 | 48.6% | 48.6% | |
| 48.53% | 68 | 1.1 | 828 | 13,912 | 45.8% | 50.0% | |
| 50.82% | 61 | 1.1 | 900 | 12,928 | 53.3% | 48.4% | |
| 60.38% | 53 | 1.1 | 777 | 12,929 | 70.8% | 51.7% | |
| 54.72% | 53 | 1.0 | 900 | 13,895 | 56.5% | 53.3% | |
| 60.42% | 48 | 1.1 | 901 | 13,744 | 47.6% | 70.4% | |
| 60.00% | 45 | 0.9 | 869 | 12,513 | 58.3% | 61.9% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 1.2 | 729 | 12,552 | 55.6% | 40.7% | |
| 35.90% | 39 | 1.1 | 769 | 11,769 | 40.9% | 29.4% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 1.2 | 872 | 13,603 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 40.00% | 35 | 1.0 | 884 | 11,835 | 36.4% | 46.1% | |
| 38.24% | 34 | 1.1 | 868 | 13,780 | 33.3% | 40.9% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 1.0 | 708 | 12,367 | 61.5% | 42.1% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 1.0 | 773 | 13,565 | 66.7% | 56.3% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 1.1 | 863 | 14,604 | 40.0% | 36.8% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 1.1 | 821 | 12,542 | 55.6% | 45.5% | |
| 77.78% | 27 | 1.3 | 985 | 14,257 | 72.7% | 81.3% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.2 | 831 | 13,086 | 72.7% | 43.8% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 1.3 | 865 | 14,828 | 45.5% | 56.3% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 1.1 | 797 | 12,472 | 69.2% | 61.5% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 929 | 14,449 | 50.0% | 42.1% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 1.0 | 654 | 11,843 | 61.5% | 9.1% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.0 | 827 | 12,785 | 62.5% | 40.0% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.0 | 859 | 12,131 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.1 | 795 | 13,676 | 40.0% | 53.9% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 0.9 | 865 | 13,328 | 28.6% | 64.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 1.2 | 838 | 13,944 | 70.0% | 45.5% | |
| 21.05% | 19 | 1.1 | 709 | 12,600 | 20.0% | 22.2% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 0.9 | 846 | 13,001 | 62.5% | 54.5% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.2 | 847 | 13,165 | 45.5% | 28.6% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.1 | 720 | 12,756 | 60.0% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.2 | 889 | 14,357 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 1.1 | 999 | 14,662 | 40.0% | 27.3% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.1 | 857 | 10,715 | 36.4% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.2 | 976 | 14,577 | 57.1% | 62.5% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 1.1 | 752 | 12,197 | 36.4% | 0.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.1 | 744 | 12,390 | 55.6% | 80.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.3 | 794 | 14,811 | 83.3% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.1 | 905 | 13,037 | 28.6% | 40.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 1.1 | 820 | 11,839 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.2 | 778 | 14,517 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.3 | 738 | 11,637 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 1.2 | 963 | 12,802 | 71.4% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.2 | 881 | 15,222 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 717 | 10,546 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.5 | 836 | 14,245 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 625 | 12,834 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 876 | 12,426 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.8 | 824 | 11,256 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.6 | 763 | 12,717 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 807 | 13,460 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 820 | 11,755 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.6 | 1,147 | 15,536 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 690 | 12,402 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.4 | 1,332 | 14,247 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 754 | 13,502 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 977 | 17,739 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.9 | 611 | 10,516 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 715 | 12,978 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 1,016 | 14,733 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
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Kindred vs Vi - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kindred do against Vi in League of Legends?
Vi wins the Kindred vs Vi matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Kindred's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Kindred do against Vi in the early game?
In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Vi with a 61.5% win rate versus 38.5%. Kindred players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Kindred do against Vi in the late game?
In the late game, Vi takes over the Kindred vs Vi matchup with a 90.9% win rate compared to 9.1%. Vi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kindred vs Vi matchup?
Vi wins the matchup against Kindred with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.
What is the best Kindred build against Vi?
The best Kindred build against Vi includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Lord Dominik's Regards with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 40.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Kindred runes against Vi?
The best Kindred runes against Vi use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 62.5% win rate in the Kindred vs Vi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kindred counter Vi?
No, Kindred struggles against Vi with only a 37.5% win rate. Vi has the advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vi's lead.
How do I play Kindred against Vi?
When playing Kindred against Vi, play cautiously and avoid Vi's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Vi has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.