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Vi vs Kayle

How to Beat Kayle as Vi in LoLVi is in the s tier of champions
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How to Beat Kayle as Vi

based on 3,221 Vi vs Kayle matchups
Win Rate
50.5 %
K/D/A
2.36
Pick Rate
3 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We calculate our matchup statistics from the millions of ranked League games that we analyze each week. This guide on how to beat Kayle as Vi came out of an analysis of 3221 ranked matches where both champs faced off against one another. This champ matchup is relatively rare. Vi fights Kayle in only 3.0% of her matches.

Vi vs Kayle Matchup Summary

Vi has done a ok job of beating Kayle. Normally, she wins a acceptable 50.5% of the time the champions oppose one another in. In Vi vs Kayle rounds, Vi’s side is 0.1% more expected to get first blood. This implies that she most likely will be able to get first blood versus Kayle.

Best Vi vs Kayle Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Mosstomper SeedlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
BootsTunneler

Core Vi Items

~22 Mins
Black CleaverTrinity ForceSundered Sky

Optional Items

Sterak's GageEclipseSpear of ShojinEssence Reaver

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonersmite summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Vi to level upq
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Second ability for Vi to level upe
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Last skill for Vi to max outw

Runes

DominationHail of BladesSudden ImpactEyeball CollectionRelentless Hunter
PrecisionTriumphLegend: Alacrity
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling
Vi's passive ability p
Vi's q ability q
Vi's w ability w
Vi's e ability e
Vi's ultimate ability r
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W
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E
3
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Q
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Q
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R
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Guide to Countering Kayle as Vi

Tips for Playing as Vi against Kayle

A fully charged Vault Breaker will deal double damage. It's great for catching and finishing off fleeing enemies.

Relentless Force does full damage to anyone caught in the shockwave. Use it on minions in lane to hit enemies hiding behind them.

Cease and Desist is a powerful initiation tool, just remember not to get too far ahead of the rest of your team.

Advice to Win Against Kayle

Kayle starts the game as a weaker melee champion. Try to put her behind before she ascends to her ranged form.

Kayle is usually a fragile target. If you see her ultimate cast on an ally, switch to attacking her.

Divine Judgment only grants Kayle or her allies immunity to damage. Slows and stuns can still be applied, so trap them if they're being overzealous.

Vi vs Kayle Counter Stats

Vi Image
Win Rate
50.5 %
VS
Win Rate
49.5 %
Kayle Image
6.3
< Kills >
5.4
5.8
< Deaths >
6
7.4
< Assists >
5.6
1.45
< Killing Sprees >
1.22
33
< Minions Killed >
192
1.72
< Dragons Killed >
0.12
0.46
< Inhibitors >
0.57
15,065
< Physical Damage >
6,628
75
< Magic Damage >
13,080
752
< True Damage >
479
15,893
< Damage Dealt >
20,188
29,059
< Damage Taken >
22,948
11,544
< Gold Earned >
12,285
1.47
< Towers >
2.71
0.36
< Baron Takedowns >
0.06
11,179
< Total Healing >
6,942
13,442
< Experience >
15,341
23
< Vision Score >
17
6
< Wards Placed >
8
279
< Time Dealing CC >
240

How to Counter Kayle with Vi in LoL

The stat comparisons shown on this page feature some valuable Vi versus Kayle matchup stats that may help us understand the distinctions between the two. For instance, Vi’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Kayle’s KDA ratio of NaN, showing that Vi may be more central to her team's team fighting potential than Kayle..

Vi typically has a similar longest killing spree as her foe does. On average, she takes more damage than Kayle. This typically indicates different amounts of tankyness, yet it can also indicate that the champ with higher health has less agility and thus is not able to kite away from further harm when engaged or poked.

Differences between Vi and Kayle

Damage Types Compared

Vi
Kayle
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Vi
Kayle

Who is Better, Vi or Kayle?

Both League champs are great. Both champs have their pros and cons. In League's current meta, Vi usually fairs equally well when playing against Kayle, with a 50.5% win rate. Therefore, Vi makes an ok counter for Kayle.

While Vi does have a higher winrate compared to Kayle, when they face off with one another, Vi also has a lower level of difficulty that makes her a less complex champion to learn. You should be careful when picking Vi into Kayle.

Additionally, Vi also has almost no amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Kayle. This often makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when fighting champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there isn't a single best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Vi vs Kayle matchups, Vi is the better champ with a similar win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your team members during teamfights.

Vi is a decent counter for Kayle. You will do well by focussing your play on increasing your CS and clearing objectives. If you are able to do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Vi against Kayle.

Other Champion Matchups Against Vi

Vi Loses Against

BardBard46.9% winrateTaricTaric46.9% winrateMiss FortuneMiss Fortune47.3% winrateLilliaLillia47.6% winrate

Vi Wins Against

YuumiYuumi59.8% winrateZeriZeri57.8% winrateNidaleeNidalee57.6% winrateRek'SaiRek'Sai57.1% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

SingedSinged+ 55.3% 2535 GamesTeemoTeemo+ 55.6% 8425 GamesMiss FortuneMiss Fortune+ 55.8% 14909 GamesZacZac+ 58.5% 892 Games

Additional Information for Vi Players

How We Calculated Our Vi vs Kayle Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Kayle as Vi, we analyzed 3,221 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Kayle as Vi comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

Other Useful Resources

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

If you would like to learn all of the intricacies of Vi to counter Kayle during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to learn a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and suggestions presented here, you will increase your win rate by a lot and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Vi often accumulates a lot less CS relative to Kayle. Champions who on average don't earn much CS often don't have to have much CS to be effective, such as support champions. They are able to scale properly off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champs with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, often require several high cost items to be effective. In either situation, try to surpass the values reported here to do well.

The most important items to prioritize in your Vi versus Kayle build include Black Cleaver, Trinity Force, and Sundered Sky. When Vi included at least these three items in her build, she did significantly better versus Kayle than with most other typical counter builds. In fact, Vi boasted an average winrate of 50.5% when playing against Kayle with this build.

To have the best chance of defeating Kayle as Vi, you should equip the Hail of Blades, Sudden Impact, Eyeball Collection, Relentless Hunter, Triumph, and Legend: Alacrity runes from the Domination and Precision rune sets. Of all the rune builds players picked for Vi vs Kayle counters, this blending of runes resulted in the best win rate. Moreover, these runes gave a 50.5% winrate overall.

If you want to see Vi vs Kayle tips and builds for a a specific skill level, please select one from the selection menu above. If viewing for the first time, the statistics and guides shown are calculated using every round played with these champions.