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

Vivs Kindred

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

Vi vs Kindred 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 Vi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vi vs Kindred 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.

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Kindred - 62.5% win rateKindred(62.5%)
Vi - 62.5% win rate in this matchup
Vi
62.5% WR
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Kindred vs Vi matchup - 37.5% win rate
Kindred
37.5% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Kindred Matchup?

Vi wins the Vi vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 24
62.5%
Win Rate
37.5%
0.9
CS / min
1.0
517
DMG / min
654
11,521
Gold / game
11,843
322
Heal / min
472
1,134
DMG Mitigated / min
634
0.9
CC / min
0.3
38.5%
Early Game WR
61.5%
90.9%
Late Game WR
9.1%

Vi vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Kindred 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 players can confidently pick into Kindred and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kindred away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Vi vs Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Vi in League of Legends

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.

Farming
0.9Vi
1.0Kindred
Vi and Kindred 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
517Vi
654Kindred
Kindred heavily out-damages Vi by 137 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 Kindred's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,521Vi
11,843Kindred
Kindred earns 322 more gold per game than Vi, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kindred slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Vi
0.3Kindred
Vi provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kindred, 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
1,456Vi
1,106Kindred
Vi vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 350 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kindred is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kindred, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vi Build Against Kindred

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Kindred, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Kindred are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Trinity Force. 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 Kindred. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vi vs Kindred matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi38.5%
Kindred early game win rateKindred61.5%
Late Game
Vi
90.9%
+81.8% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi90.9%
Kindred late game win rateKindred9.1%

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 Vi Runes Against Kindred

Precision rune tree - Vi primary runes vs KindredPrecision
Conqueror - best Vi rune vs KindredTriumph - best Vi rune vs KindredLegend: Alacrity - best Vi rune vs KindredLast Stand - best Vi rune vs Kindred
Inspiration rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs KindredInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Vi rune vs KindredMagical Footwear - best Vi rune vs Kindred
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Vi to press their advantage against Kindred, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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 Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Kindred in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Vi vs Kindred 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 Vi do against Kindred 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 Vi do against Kindred in the late game?

In the late game, Vi takes over the Vi vs Kindred 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 Vi vs Kindred 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 Vi build against Kindred?

The best Vi build against Kindred includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Trinity Force 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 Kindred?

The best Vi runes against Kindred use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Vi vs Kindred matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vi counter Kindred?

Yes, Vi has a favorable matchup against Kindred with a 62.5% win rate. Vi strongly counters Kindred in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Vi against Kindred?

When playing Vi against Kindred, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Kindred. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.