Vivs Kayle
Vi vs Kayle is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Kayle wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Vi based on 5 games. Vi wins the early laning phase while Kayle scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vi vs Kayle matchup.
Vi Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vi 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.
Kayle(40.0%)Who Wins the Vi vs Kayle Matchup?
Vi vs Kayle Matchup Summary
The Vi vs Kayle matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Kayle wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vi's 40.0%, giving Kayle a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vi controls the early laning stage, but Kayle outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vi needs to press advantages before Kayle reaches their power spikes, while Kayle should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vi leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayle has a strong advantage in this matchup. Vi players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Kayle 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.
Vi vs Kayle Laning Phase Breakdown
Vi is favored during the laning phase against Kayle, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Vi holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Vi Build Against Kayle
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Kayle, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Kayle are Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector and Youmuu's Ghostblade. This combination gives Vi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kayle. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vi vs Kayle matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Vi50.0%Kayle50.0%Vi0.0%Kayle100.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Vi and Kayle, with Vi holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Kayle is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Vi. Extended games heavily favor Kayle, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Vi has the edge early, but Kayle gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Vi Runes Against Kayle
Domination
Resolve
The Domination and Resolve rune setup gives Vi the best tools to compete against Kayle in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Vi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Vi'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 Vi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.20% | 102 | 1.0 | 681 | 12,583 | 35.7% | 43.3% | |
| 56.70% | 97 | 0.9 | 658 | 12,522 | 63.6% | 50.9% | |
| 46.15% | 91 | 1.1 | 644 | 13,210 | 33.3% | 50.8% | |
| 51.81% | 83 | 1.0 | 643 | 12,843 | 62.9% | 43.8% | |
| 46.99% | 83 | 0.9 | 660 | 12,787 | 45.5% | 48.0% | |
| 43.04% | 79 | 1.1 | 675 | 12,745 | 45.0% | 41.0% | |
| 36.36% | 77 | 1.0 | 681 | 11,685 | 41.5% | 30.6% | |
| 54.67% | 75 | 0.9 | 597 | 12,339 | 51.4% | 57.9% | |
| 48.65% | 74 | 1.0 | 677 | 12,323 | 51.4% | 46.0% | |
| 55.00% | 60 | 1.0 | 596 | 12,726 | 50.0% | 59.4% | |
| 40.35% | 57 | 1.0 | 623 | 11,601 | 30.4% | 47.1% | |
| 46.15% | 53 | 1.0 | 692 | 12,710 | 35.0% | 53.1% | |
| 60.00% | 50 | 1.3 | 622 | 11,693 | 54.2% | 65.4% | |
| 46.00% | 50 | 0.8 | 609 | 12,334 | 37.5% | 53.9% | |
| 33.33% | 42 | 1.1 | 654 | 12,467 | 35.3% | 32.0% | |
| 50.00% | 40 | 1.1 | 649 | 12,978 | 35.7% | 57.7% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 1.1 | 675 | 12,491 | 47.1% | 54.5% | |
| 56.41% | 39 | 1.3 | 646 | 11,851 | 56.0% | 57.1% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 1.0 | 686 | 12,871 | 50.0% | 47.8% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 1.0 | 622 | 12,023 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 1.1 | 692 | 12,094 | 33.3% | 61.1% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 1.1 | 648 | 11,825 | 23.1% | 52.6% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 1.0 | 724 | 12,499 | 53.9% | 41.2% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 1.0 | 635 | 12,890 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 1.0 | 660 | 12,995 | 42.9% | 47.8% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 1.3 | 719 | 12,618 | 35.7% | 50.0% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 1.1 | 681 | 12,435 | 58.8% | 58.3% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 1.0 | 595 | 11,542 | 38.5% | 50.0% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 1.1 | 680 | 12,454 | 54.5% | 52.9% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 1.6 | 643 | 12,260 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 1.2 | 749 | 13,931 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 0.7 | 622 | 13,335 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 585 | 12,278 | 58.3% | 46.1% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 1.0 | 646 | 12,105 | 53.9% | 60.0% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 1.0 | 632 | 12,088 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 2.1 | 746 | 12,376 | 66.7% | 45.5% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.0 | 578 | 9,931 | 45.5% | 28.6% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 0.9 | 599 | 12,744 | 77.8% | 66.7% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.0 | 662 | 11,315 | 28.6% | 70.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 0.9 | 539 | 13,054 | 42.9% | 55.6% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.2 | 650 | 13,310 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 1.5 | 749 | 11,013 | 85.7% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 0.8 | 566 | 11,255 | 37.5% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.6 | 428 | 9,968 | 44.4% | 60.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.3 | 663 | 11,173 | 14.3% | 66.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 0.9 | 573 | 12,068 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 3.0 | 800 | 11,873 | 83.3% | 80.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.1 | 744 | 13,649 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.9 | 842 | 13,305 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 2.1 | 592 | 12,846 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.9 | 692 | 12,103 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 592 | 12,704 | 33.3% | 14.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.8 | 608 | 13,336 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.5 | 956 | 12,090 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.9 | 476 | 11,085 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 2.5 | 953 | 13,087 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.1 | 952 | 14,598 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.5 | 889 | 14,387 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.3 | 842 | 14,485 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 4.7 | 759 | 11,418 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 644 | 11,693 | 83.3% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.3 | 618 | 14,558 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 602 | 11,798 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.0 | 514 | 10,912 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.0 | 737 | 10,432 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.5 | 758 | 14,193 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.2 | 702 | 14,097 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 770 | 10,276 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 603 | 10,652 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 577 | 9,394 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 682 | 12,393 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 700 | 12,416 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
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Vi vs Kayle - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Vi do against Kayle in League of Legends?
Kayle wins the Vi vs Kayle matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vi's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Vi do against Kayle in the early game?
In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Kayle with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Vi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Vi do against Kayle in the late game?
In the late game, Kayle takes over the Vi vs Kayle matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Kayle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Vi vs Kayle matchup?
Kayle wins the matchup against Vi with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Vi build against Kayle?
The best Vi build against Kayle includes Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector, Youmuu's Ghostblade with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Vi runes against Kayle?
The best Vi runes against Kayle use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Vi vs Kayle matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Vi counter Kayle?
No, Vi struggles against Kayle with only a 40.0% win rate. Kayle has the advantage in this matchup. Vi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kayle's lead.
How do I play Vi against Kayle?
When playing Vi against Kayle, play cautiously and avoid Kayle's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Kayle has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.