Vi vs Kindred JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vi vs Kindred

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Vi's high early pressure and fast clear let her contest river and force early picks before Kindred scales.
Focus on using (Q) and (R) lockdown to punish Kindred's reliance on ranged kiting and mark control.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize pathing toward lanes where (Q) ganks can force Kindred's flash and create picks before objectives.
Use fast clears to maintain tempo and look for counter-jungling opportunities when Kindred commits to marks without lane support.
Control river vision to deny Kindred safe access to marks and set up for dragon and Rift Herald fights with your (R) lockdown.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights early where Kindred's ranged kiting and (Q) mobility can punish overextensions.
Be cautious contesting objectives without lane priority, as Kindred's (R) can reset fights and swing smite control.
Low-health clears expose Vi to counter-invades; ensure lanes can respond before committing to risky camps.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear if your lanes lack priority to maintain tempo and avoid risky early fights.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to support; otherwise, secure your jungle and prepare for counter-ganks.
Avoid extended invades before level 6 unless you track Kindred's flash and can guarantee a lockdown pick.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks Vi's (R) lockdown, enabling guaranteed picks that can snowball objectives and force Kindred off marks.
First completed jungle item boosts Vi's dueling and objective control, allowing her to contest smite fights effectively.
Maintain pressure before Kindred's mark scaling peaks to deny her ramp-up and reduce her late-game threat.

Win conditions

Convert early (Q) and (R) ganks into dragon and Rift Herald control by forcing Kindred off marks and jungle camps.
Use superior clear speed and lockdown to invade safely when Kindred is pathing for marks without lane support.
Track Kindred's flash cooldown and repeat ganks on pressured lanes to snowball leads and deny her scaling marks.