Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Kayn
VS
Champion 2
Vi
vs

49.0%
Kayn win rate vs Vi
Skill matchup — could go either way
1,275
Games Analyzed
49.0%
Kayn WR
51.0%
Vi WR
-78
Avg Gold Diff @15
Kayn
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Vi
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Vi
Level 3
Kayn
Level 6
Vi
Level 6
Kayn
1 item
Vi
1 item
Kayn
Form transform
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Kayn is strongest mid game while Vi peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Kayn's Weakness
Kayn's main weakness: Pre-form weak, wrong form = bad, early invades. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Kayn Win Condition
Transform into assassin or drain tank, wall walk ganks
Vi Win Condition
R point-and-click lockdown, gank with Q, burst squishies
Recommended Items
Kayn

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Vi's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Vi

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Kayn's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
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Vi's Worst Matchups
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