Vi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.9%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Vivs Kayn

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Kayn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kayn wins with a 52.5% win rate (+5.0%) over Vi based on 80 games. Kayn wins the early laning phase while Vi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vi vs Kayn 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.

Compare against an opponent
Kayn - 47.5% win rateKayn(47.5%)
Vi - 47.5% win rate in this matchup
Vi
47.5% WR
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Kayn vs Vi matchup - 52.5% win rate
Kayn
52.5% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Kayn Matchup?

Kayn wins the Vi vs Kayn matchup
Winner
Kayn
Matches: 80
47.5%
Win Rate
52.5%
1.1
CS / min
1.0
671
DMG / min
762
12,928
Gold / game
13,128
314
Heal / min
518
1,179
DMG Mitigated / min
913
1.0
CC / min
0.6
44.4%
Early Game WR
55.6%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Vi vs Kayn Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Kayn matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 80 recent matches analyzed, Kayn wins with a 52.5% win rate compared to Vi's 47.5%, giving Kayn a 5.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kayn controls the early laning stage, but Vi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kayn 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 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Kayn is slightly favored, Vi can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Kayn's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Vi vs Kayn Laning Phase Breakdown

Vi wins the laning phase against Kayn in League of Legends

Vi is favored during the laning phase against Kayn, 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.

Farming
1.1Vi
1.0Kayn
Vi and Kayn farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
671Vi
762Kayn
Kayn heavily out-damages Vi by 91 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vi should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Kayn's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,928Vi
13,128Kayn
Vi and Kayn generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 200 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.0Vi
0.6Kayn
Vi provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kayn, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Vi coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,493Vi
1,430Kayn
Vi heals and mitigates 63 more damage per minute than Kayn, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Vi to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Kayn.

Best Vi Build Against Kayn

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Kayn, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Kayn are Sundered Sky, Trinity Force and Black Cleaver. 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kayn. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vi vs Kayn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kayn
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi44.4%
Kayn early game win rateKayn55.6%
Late Game
Vi
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi50.0%
Kayn late game win rateKayn50.0%

Kayn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Vi. This lopsided early game means Kayn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Vi at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Kayn. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Kayn has the edge early, but Vi 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 Kayn

Precision rune tree - Vi primary runes vs KaynPrecision
Conqueror - best Vi rune vs KaynTriumph - best Vi rune vs KaynLegend: Haste - best Vi rune vs KaynCoup de Grace - best Vi rune vs Kayn
Inspiration rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs KaynInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Vi rune vs KaynMagical Footwear - best Vi rune vs Kayn
72.2% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Vi the best tools to compete against Kayn in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Vi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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.

Vi matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.41%1160.966212,59546.4%48.3%
47.06%1021.062312,18541.8%53.2%
47.42%971.166813,22239.5%52.5%
48.86%881.067112,33652.0%44.7%
48.15%811.167812,71245.7%50.0%
47.50%801.063913,32255.9%41.3%
47.50%801.167112,92844.4%50.0%
50.00%640.962911,86854.3%44.8%
46.77%621.065813,13342.3%50.0%
42.11%570.960812,55250.0%38.5%
57.41%540.961212,75254.5%59.4%
34.62%521.271111,79923.8%41.9%
38.30%471.066211,98937.5%39.1%
46.67%451.063513,84428.6%54.8%
58.14%430.861111,72068.0%44.4%
61.54%391.158011,00754.5%70.6%
62.16%371.167712,99066.7%59.1%
47.06%341.165811,78840.0%52.6%
47.06%341.065614,28650.0%46.1%
45.45%331.062312,24858.8%31.3%
27.27%331.666513,35815.4%35.0%
53.13%321.262712,62660.0%47.1%
38.71%310.866912,58040.0%37.5%
46.67%301.363313,07633.3%55.6%
56.67%301.063213,94142.9%60.9%
37.93%291.080012,48246.7%28.6%
41.38%291.060812,21035.7%46.7%
55.56%270.959011,85269.2%42.9%
53.85%261.567812,16063.6%46.7%
57.69%261.775712,88176.9%38.5%
65.38%261.471112,50378.6%50.0%
37.50%240.959211,57537.5%37.5%
70.83%240.968413,16460.0%78.6%
62.50%240.951711,52138.5%90.9%
45.45%221.460012,80250.0%42.9%
27.27%220.96459,65221.4%37.5%
54.55%222.072012,81770.0%41.7%
59.09%220.753711,83344.4%69.2%
52.38%212.158412,75837.5%61.5%
55.00%201.163512,48860.0%50.0%
25.00%161.169313,68033.3%20.0%
31.25%161.066511,94333.3%30.0%
43.75%163.287214,03350.0%37.5%
28.57%141.470513,08240.0%22.2%
21.43%141.365913,40825.0%20.0%
46.15%134.880612,04350.0%42.9%
75.00%120.862712,79966.7%77.8%
25.00%120.960912,9120.0%33.3%
63.64%111.467914,96166.7%62.5%
60.00%100.852611,65040.0%80.0%
40.00%104.080711,36325.0%50.0%
80.00%100.962911,90975.0%83.3%
60.00%103.284214,44166.7%57.1%
30.00%101.863512,88325.0%33.3%
50.00%102.457812,22540.0%60.0%
44.44%91.867913,28833.3%50.0%
55.56%91.973413,09775.0%40.0%
77.78%93.673812,02675.0%80.0%
33.33%91.069912,70350.0%20.0%
75.00%81.274915,58550.0%83.3%
50.00%81.268115,3610.0%57.1%
37.50%81.169612,9320.0%60.0%
25.00%80.65239,98728.6%0.0%
50.00%81.85509,36975.0%25.0%
57.14%70.752411,81266.7%50.0%
42.86%71.66386,69320.0%100.0%
33.33%65.46679,4340.0%66.7%
50.00%63.41,08811,13733.3%66.7%
66.67%61.866611,47150.0%75.0%
83.33%61.969914,8350.0%100.0%
33.33%61.664614,2360.0%66.7%
16.67%61.65369,6860.0%50.0%
40.00%51.861713,19833.3%50.0%
40.00%52.14819,03933.3%50.0%
40.00%51.087516,372100.0%25.0%
60.00%52.462410,8850.0%60.0%
40.00%52.060910,98850.0%33.3%
40.00%54.592815,5580.0%50.0%
20.00%51.669413,65150.0%0.0%

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Vi vs Kayn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Kayn in League of Legends?

Kayn wins the Vi vs Kayn matchup with a 52.5% win rate compared to Vi's 47.5%, a 5.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 80 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Vi do against Kayn in the early game?

In the early game, Kayn has the advantage against Vi with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Kayn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vi do against Kayn in the late game?

In the late game, Vi takes over the Vi vs Kayn matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Vi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vi vs Kayn matchup?

Kayn wins the matchup against Vi with a 52.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 5.0 percentage point advantage means Kayn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 80 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Kayn?

The best Vi build against Kayn includes Sundered Sky, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Kayn?

The best Vi runes against Kayn use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 72.2% win rate in the Vi vs Kayn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vi counter Kayn?

No, Vi struggles against Kayn with only a 47.5% win rate. Kayn has the advantage in this matchup. Vi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kayn's lead.

How do I play Vi against Kayn?

When playing Vi against Kayn, play cautiously and avoid Kayn's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Kayn in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.