Kindred vs Vi JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kindred vs Vi

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Kindred's ranged marksman tools and high mobility to contest marks and kite Vi in river fights.
Prioritize mark access and objective control while avoiding risky early duels without lane priority.

Jungle Plan

Path to secure marks and first Scuttle only if nearby lanes can move first and provide counter-gank support.
Use vision to track Vi's pathing and counter-gank her early ganks, especially before her level 6 lockdown.
Prioritize dragon and Rift Herald control by using ranged DPS and (R) to reset fights and deny Vi's smite contests.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before securing vision, as Vi's (Q) and (R) can lock down and burst Kindred.
Be cautious contesting marks or objectives when low health or without lane priority, as Vi can force smite fights with lockdown.
Respect Vi's early gank windows and level 6 pick potential by tracking her path and backing off when lanes cannot assist.

Early game

Start with a clear path that secures early marks and allows quick transition to river for Scuttle control when nearby lanes have priority.
Avoid fighting Vi early unless you have vision and lane priority to kite her lockdown and burst potential.
Use ranged damage to safely contest marks and counter-invade only when Vi is on opposite side or low health.

Power spikes

Kindred spikes with marks and item scaling, enabling stronger ranged skirmishing and objective DPS; use this to kite Vi and control fights.
Respect Vi's level 6 spike when her (R) lockdown enables guaranteed picks; avoid isolated fights without lane support.
Vi's early skirmish strength with (Q) dash knockback requires Kindred to maintain distance and avoid close-range trades early.

Win conditions

Convert lane priority into securing marks and Scuttle control to build Kindred's mark scaling and objective pressure.
Use ranged kiting and (R) resets to win extended objective fights and deny Vi smite access.
Track Vi's early gank paths to counter-gank and force her off camps, leveraging superior scaling to pressure dragons and Heralds later.