Vi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Vivs Kindred

CFighterAssassin
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Vi wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kindred based on 15 games. Vi holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Vi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vi vs Kindred matchup.

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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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Vi - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Vi
60.0% WR
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Kindred vs Vi matchup - 40.0% win rate
Kindred
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Kindred Matchup?

Vi wins the Vi vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 15
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
0.8
CS / min
0.9
645
DMG / min
865
12,396
Gold / game
12,756
328
Heal / min
453
1,280
DMG Mitigated / min
595
1.0
CC / min
0.4
62.5%
Early Game WR
37.5%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Vi vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 40.0%, giving Vi a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Vi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kindred players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vi leads by 0.7s 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
0.8Vi
0.9Kindred
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
645Vi
865Kindred
Kindred heavily out-damages Vi by 220 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
12,396Vi
12,756Kindred
Kindred earns 360 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
1.0Vi
0.4Kindred
Vi provides 0.7 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
1,608Vi
1,048Kindred
Vi vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 560 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

Mercury's Treads 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, Black Cleaver and Sterak's Gage. This combination gives Vi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing 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
Vi
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi62.5%
Kindred early game win rateKindred37.5%
Late Game
Vi
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi57.1%
Kindred late game win rateKindred42.9%

Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Vi 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Vi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Vi holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Kindred players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Vi Runes Against Kindred

Domination rune tree - Vi primary runes vs KindredDomination
Hail of Blades - best Vi rune vs KindredSudden Impact - best Vi rune vs KindredGrisly Mementos - best Vi rune vs KindredRelentless Hunter - best Vi rune vs Kindred
Precision rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs KindredPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Vi rune vs KindredTriumph - best Vi rune vs Kindred
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision 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 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
41.43%701.064813,06468.8%33.3%
66.67%631.472412,95255.2%76.5%
39.34%611.165912,68840.0%38.9%
60.34%580.962612,49164.0%57.6%
46.15%521.061912,86047.1%45.7%
40.00%501.060612,27041.7%38.5%
54.35%461.063212,50947.8%60.9%
38.64%440.965011,54429.2%50.0%
50.00%421.063512,67944.4%54.2%
46.15%390.964612,10736.8%55.0%
45.95%370.870412,98142.9%47.8%
56.25%320.862211,85942.9%66.7%
65.52%291.165212,40058.8%75.0%
55.17%291.065112,65572.7%44.4%
50.00%280.857811,77052.9%45.5%
59.26%270.959412,25466.7%53.3%
32.00%251.174312,04133.3%30.8%
76.00%251.068612,31271.4%81.8%
54.55%221.164212,35254.5%54.5%
63.64%221.670113,08163.6%63.6%
54.55%221.053911,87660.0%50.0%
63.64%221.174213,42687.5%50.0%
40.00%201.059212,23550.0%33.3%
36.84%191.261912,85355.6%20.0%
57.89%191.167012,75962.5%54.5%
29.41%171.358910,47530.0%28.6%
35.29%171.084614,47750.0%27.3%
47.06%171.468812,27133.3%62.5%
64.71%170.857112,20060.0%71.4%
60.00%150.864512,39662.5%57.1%
60.00%150.984113,696100.0%45.5%
69.23%131.371112,48280.0%62.5%
38.46%131.073313,66750.0%33.3%
45.45%111.46619,39950.0%40.0%
54.55%110.748510,58655.6%50.0%
54.55%111.255510,86160.0%50.0%
63.64%110.966613,65766.7%62.5%
55.56%91.561012,49580.0%25.0%
44.44%90.962911,60950.0%42.9%
44.44%92.585113,64840.0%50.0%
44.44%90.978614,3670.0%57.1%
33.33%90.958710,71616.7%66.7%
66.67%91.077813,50166.7%66.7%
44.44%90.956110,8950.0%80.0%
75.00%81.462413,22380.0%66.7%
57.14%73.073514,37766.7%50.0%
85.71%73.01,00314,074100.0%80.0%
50.00%62.45549,95540.0%100.0%
50.00%61.059511,14275.0%0.0%
50.00%61.582517,0070.0%60.0%
83.33%61.469312,40675.0%100.0%
60.00%50.53918,72366.7%50.0%
40.00%51.07276,84150.0%0.0%
20.00%50.855911,13725.0%0.0%
40.00%50.958711,51566.7%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 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Vi do against Kindred in the early game?

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Kindred with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. 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 Kindred in the late game?

In the late game, Vi takes over the Vi vs Kindred matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. 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 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Kindred?

The best Vi build against Kindred includes Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver, Sterak's Gage with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Domination primary tree with Precision 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 60.0% win rate. Vi strongly counters Kindred in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Vi against Kindred?

When playing Vi against Kindred, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.