Viktor - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.6%
Pick Rate
3.1%

Viktorvs Kindred

SMage
Patch26.10
Matches1,627,927
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Viktor vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Viktor based on 5 games. Viktor wins the early laning phase while Kindred scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Viktor build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Viktor vs Kindred matchup.

Viktor Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Viktor 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
Kindred - 40.0% win rateKindred(40.0%)
Viktor - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Viktor
40.0% WR
VS
Kindred vs Viktor matchup - 60.0% win rate
Kindred
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Viktor vs Kindred Matchup?

Kindred wins the Viktor vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
8.1
CS / min
6.3
903
DMG / min
699
9,005
Gold / game
7,821
94
Heal / min
287
528
DMG Mitigated / min
477
0.9
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Viktor vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Viktor vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Viktor's 40.0%, giving Kindred a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Viktor controls the early laning stage, but Kindred outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Viktor needs to press advantages before Kindred reaches their power spikes, while Kindred should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Viktor leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred has a strong advantage in this matchup. Viktor players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Kindred 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.

Viktor vs Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown

Viktor wins the laning phase against Kindred in League of Legends

Viktor is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Viktor holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
8.1Viktor
6.3Kindred
Viktor significantly out-farms Kindred by 1.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 26 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Viktor a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Kindred players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
903Viktor
699Kindred
Viktor heavily out-damages Kindred by 204 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kindred should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Viktor's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,005Viktor
7,821Kindred
Viktor generates a commanding 1,184 more gold per game than Kindred. This substantial economic advantage means Viktor consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kindred should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Viktor
0.1Kindred
Viktor brings significantly more crowd control than Kindred, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Viktor far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Kindred should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
621Viktor
764Kindred
Kindred heals and mitigates 143 more damage per minute than Viktor, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Kindred to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Viktor.

Best Viktor Build Against Kindred

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Kindred, providing the mobility and stats Viktor needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Viktor against Kindred are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Viktor an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Viktor vs Kindred matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Viktor
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Viktor early game win rateViktor50.0%
Kindred early game win rateKindred50.0%
Late Game
Kindred
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Viktor late game win rateViktor0.0%
Kindred late game win rateKindred100.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Viktor and Kindred, with Viktor 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.

Kindred is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Viktor. Extended games heavily favor Kindred, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Viktor has the edge early, but Kindred 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 Viktor Runes Against Kindred

Sorcery rune tree - Viktor primary runes vs KindredSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Viktor rune vs KindredManaflow Band - best Viktor rune vs KindredTranscendence - best Viktor rune vs KindredScorch - best Viktor rune vs Kindred
Precision rune tree - Viktor secondary runes vs KindredPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Viktor rune vs KindredCut Down - best Viktor rune vs Kindred
100.0% WR

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


Viktor matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Viktor'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 Viktor build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Viktor matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.09%3277.198711,53046.2%47.8%
56.96%3167.097011,99857.9%56.3%
58.73%2526.91,02111,76760.2%57.6%
51.05%2397.089911,17651.0%51.1%
53.05%2136.894511,83253.0%53.1%
52.82%1957.091011,88954.5%51.7%
48.07%1817.093611,43249.4%47.0%
49.16%1797.01,03211,98454.2%45.8%
49.14%1756.81,02811,61250.0%48.5%
50.57%1746.795711,91644.3%54.0%
53.25%1547.099711,80954.2%52.4%
56.93%1377.199911,67851.6%61.3%
53.08%1307.01,17811,77057.7%50.0%
54.69%1287.21,05512,68542.9%62.0%
50.81%1246.797311,61044.4%55.7%
49.59%1237.093212,09461.4%43.0%
55.46%1197.292111,16450.0%60.7%
44.92%1187.289911,86844.0%45.6%
60.68%1176.897111,69961.4%60.3%
42.98%1146.71,02611,11451.7%33.3%
52.34%1077.01,08511,80756.3%49.1%
52.34%1076.793611,58946.9%56.9%
49.00%1007.31,04611,83558.7%40.7%
56.00%1007.01,02211,99658.1%54.4%
53.61%976.81,04512,43250.0%55.9%
50.53%956.895111,26644.4%54.2%
50.53%956.894411,69955.0%47.3%
53.33%906.797911,66553.7%53.1%
50.57%877.11,05812,44751.6%50.0%
44.19%866.988811,70455.3%35.4%
51.25%807.089211,98060.5%42.9%
51.39%727.01,06211,71541.9%58.5%
51.47%686.91,01711,39360.0%42.4%
45.59%687.193710,88444.1%47.1%
50.79%637.51,15612,08153.3%48.5%
45.00%606.51,00111,45637.5%53.6%
58.82%517.299211,54066.7%47.6%
49.02%516.993611,40954.5%44.8%
52.00%506.81,01911,62166.7%38.5%
60.00%506.695210,93054.2%65.4%
51.06%476.992011,15342.9%57.7%
52.27%447.11,10912,13658.3%45.0%
47.37%387.21,04011,60750.0%45.5%
45.95%377.01,02611,84253.3%40.9%
62.16%377.11,05811,44768.4%55.6%
58.33%366.791311,26966.7%50.0%
55.88%346.81,02112,39327.3%69.6%
57.58%336.893511,79556.3%58.8%
63.33%307.11,09412,28064.3%62.5%
39.29%287.295211,40435.7%42.9%
50.00%286.81,22312,71542.9%52.4%
55.56%276.81,16414,11462.5%52.6%
65.38%267.378511,54445.5%80.0%
70.83%246.91,31712,42081.8%61.5%
62.50%247.11,05912,17069.2%54.5%
56.52%237.097013,27071.4%50.0%
40.91%226.981911,81662.5%28.6%
57.14%217.21,07913,18277.8%41.7%
47.62%216.81,00312,08354.5%40.0%
65.00%206.881711,56458.3%75.0%
42.11%197.391313,04237.5%45.5%
47.06%177.294513,24962.5%33.3%
47.06%177.01,21111,92342.9%50.0%
70.59%177.11,08213,97480.0%66.7%
52.94%177.21,03311,59220.0%66.7%
37.50%167.21,01811,55462.5%12.5%
66.67%157.31,13613,17950.0%77.8%
53.33%155.41,0169,87357.1%50.0%
60.00%156.594411,28950.0%66.7%
80.00%157.11,06711,71785.7%75.0%
66.67%157.199513,03166.7%66.7%
42.86%146.398712,46650.0%37.5%
50.00%146.71,01612,53660.0%44.4%
57.14%146.71,06511,79142.9%71.4%
30.77%136.58439,40028.6%33.3%
61.54%136.61,08212,21860.0%62.5%
53.85%137.01,04011,30266.7%42.9%
75.00%127.086312,978100.0%57.1%
58.33%126.51,20214,13750.0%62.5%
41.67%127.11,00511,30837.5%50.0%
54.55%117.095111,52160.0%50.0%
54.55%117.01,14211,28375.0%42.9%
60.00%107.21,07010,66440.0%80.0%
60.00%107.31,01913,05060.0%60.0%
40.00%106.01,06513,88533.3%42.9%
66.67%96.81,05712,52275.0%60.0%
66.67%97.11,26614,25533.3%83.3%
37.50%85.780011,04620.0%66.7%
75.00%86.71,01611,82583.3%50.0%
75.00%86.71,12113,575100.0%71.4%
25.00%86.81,02011,58233.3%20.0%
71.43%76.791613,74266.7%75.0%
85.71%77.01,15610,683100.0%66.7%
57.14%77.17217,48450.0%100.0%
71.43%77.21,08014,749100.0%50.0%
28.57%76.474210,55966.7%0.0%
14.29%75.77448,79833.3%0.0%
28.57%77.51,08510,74625.0%33.3%
42.86%77.887712,62266.7%25.0%
66.67%67.797110,459100.0%50.0%
66.67%66.880010,46975.0%50.0%
33.33%66.98568,73733.3%33.3%
66.67%67.21,13413,48533.3%100.0%
40.00%57.51,27013,74650.0%33.3%
60.00%56.71,34913,33966.7%50.0%
40.00%57.91,15512,95750.0%33.3%
60.00%57.51,00710,304100.0%0.0%
40.00%58.19039,00550.0%0.0%
20.00%57.490410,02733.3%0.0%
80.00%56.91,22014,973100.0%75.0%
60.00%56.17577,54066.7%50.0%
40.00%57.21,05213,44450.0%33.3%
80.00%56.799413,729100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.891911,970100.0%33.3%
100.00%56.81,01312,654100.0%100.0%

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Viktor vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Viktor do against Kindred in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Viktor vs Kindred matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Viktor's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Viktor do against Kindred in the early game?

In the early game, Viktor has the advantage against Kindred with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Viktor players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Viktor do against Kindred in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Viktor vs Kindred matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Viktor vs Kindred matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Viktor with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Viktor build against Kindred?

The best Viktor build against Kindred includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Viktor runes against Kindred?

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

Does Viktor counter Kindred?

No, Viktor struggles against Kindred with only a 40.0% win rate. Kindred has the advantage in this matchup. Viktor players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kindred's lead.

How do I play Viktor against Kindred?

When playing Viktor against Kindred, play cautiously and avoid Kindred's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Kindred has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.