Matchup · November 6, 2026
Vyper vs McGinnis
46.6%
Unfavoured19,121 matches
All Vyper matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
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How Vyper beats McGinnis
Assassin vs Mystic
Mystics are often fragile without their spells. Dive them right after they cast.
Your game plan as Vyper
A slippery gunner who slides into your backline with a dagger and a bola.
Lane
Screwjab Dagger stacks damage and slow. Slither makes you faster than anyone.
Mid game
Lethal Venom gets stronger as targets lose health, so save it to finish fights.
Late game
Petrifying Bola petrifies on direct hit. Land it, then shoot.
How to beat McGinnis
The engineer. McGinnis wins by making the battlefield hers before the fight.
- 01Destroy turrets before fighting near them.
- 02Walk around Spectral Wall’s edge rather than through it.
- 03Dive her; she’s slow while casting Heavy Barrage.
Respect
Punish
While she’s channelling Heavy Barrage
Per match
Head-to-head
VyperMcGinnis
46.6%Win rate53.4%
0.93Kills per death0.83
+0Last-hit edge+5.7
+0Deny edge+2.9
+828Soul lead+0
+2.8KObjective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Vyper into McGinnis
- 01McGinnis wins the farm by ~5.7 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone.
- 02McGinnis denies ~2.9 more orbs per match — secure your orbs before they can.
- 03McGinnis deals most damage with abilities. Trade right after they’ve used their main spell, and consider early Spirit Shielding.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
This matchup
Usual
52.3% win rate over 34,267 matches
Early pointMcGinnis wins the farm: an early point into Screwjab Dagger clears waves and keeps you in lane.
McGinnis’s kit
Threats
Spectral Wall
Slow50s cd
Heavy BarrageUltimate
Slow200s cd
Vyper’s kit
Your tools
Lethal Venom
Stun28s cd
Petrifying BolaUltimate
StunSlow115s cd
Screwjab Dagger
Slow10s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Vyper averages 0.93 kills per death against McGinnis.
- On average Vyper finishes 828 souls ahead of McGinnis — convert the lead into objectives.
- Vyper deals 2.8k more objective damage per match than McGinnis — push structures when you win lane.
- Track Heavy Barrage (200s cooldown). The window right after McGinnis uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Vyper vs McGinnis?
Vyper wins 46.6% of 19,121 recent matches against McGinnis — unfavoured.
How do I beat McGinnis as Vyper?
McGinnis wins the farm by ~5.7 last hits per match. Prioritise safe last hits and denies over trades, and let your lane partner zone. Track Heavy Barrage (200s cooldown). The window right after McGinnis uses it is your best time to fight.