Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
10.2%

Caitlynvs Kindred

DMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Caitlyn wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kindred based on 5 games. Kindred wins the early laning phase while Caitlyn scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Caitlyn vs Kindred matchup.

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Caitlyn Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Caitlyn performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Caitlyn - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
60.0% WR
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Kindred vs Caitlyn matchup - 40.0% win rate
Kindred
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Kindred Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.2
CS / min
6.3
822
DMG / min
578
11,926
Gold / game
10,398
125
Heal / min
345
348
DMG Mitigated / min
375
0.8
CC / min
0.1
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Caitlyn vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 40.0%, giving Caitlyn a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Caitlyn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred needs to press advantages before Caitlyn reaches their power spikes, while Caitlyn should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Caitlyn leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn players can confidently pick into Kindred and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kindred away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Caitlyn vs Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Kindred in League of Legends

Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Caitlyn holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.2Caitlyn
6.3Kindred
Caitlyn significantly out-farms Kindred by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Caitlyn a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Kindred players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
822Caitlyn
578Kindred
Caitlyn heavily out-damages Kindred by 244 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kindred should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Caitlyn's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,926Caitlyn
10,398Kindred
Caitlyn generates a commanding 1,528 more gold per game than Kindred. This substantial economic advantage means Caitlyn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kindred should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Caitlyn
0.1Kindred
Caitlyn provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kindred, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Caitlyn coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
473Caitlyn
720Kindred
Kindred vastly out-sustains Caitlyn, healing and mitigating 247 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kindred can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Caitlyn is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Caitlyn, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn33.3%
Kindred early game win rateKindred66.7%
Late Game
Caitlyn
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn100.0%
Kindred late game win rateKindred0.0%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Caitlyn. This lopsided early game means Kindred can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Caitlyn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Caitlyn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Kindred must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Caitlyn reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Caitlyn survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Caitlyn Runes Against Kindred

Precision rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs KindredPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Caitlyn rune vs KindredPresence of Mind - best Caitlyn rune vs KindredLegend: Bloodline - best Caitlyn rune vs KindredCoup de Grace - best Caitlyn rune vs Kindred
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs KindredSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Caitlyn rune vs KindredGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Kindred
50.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Caitlyn to press their advantage against Kindred, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Caitlyn's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Caitlyn matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.21%1,1996.583212,79950.4%45.1%
45.58%9616.686113,23038.9%49.4%
53.57%7716.787812,73852.1%54.7%
52.57%6436.785312,97849.2%54.9%
51.16%6026.887813,11551.9%50.7%
52.78%4136.686612,83752.6%52.9%
58.74%4127.093213,09054.4%62.3%
50.87%3446.991412,92752.2%49.7%
46.58%3076.790513,25851.2%43.4%
50.35%2886.887313,68650.5%50.3%
44.80%2796.485313,25150.0%41.7%
41.67%2526.777012,40328.7%49.4%
51.19%2526.690513,02652.0%50.6%
44.35%2306.887112,44039.6%48.7%
50.70%2156.680712,68552.4%49.6%
51.17%2136.685212,84057.0%47.8%
50.00%1906.987013,40042.6%54.1%
52.75%1826.886412,41347.5%56.9%
43.26%1786.685412,79941.3%44.4%
56.18%1786.889013,02447.4%62.8%
47.53%1626.780312,26434.3%56.8%
52.11%1426.885813,35049.1%54.0%
49.14%1167.186312,59356.6%42.9%
50.00%906.790313,73050.0%50.0%
51.14%886.986813,39551.6%50.9%
43.68%876.786913,54644.4%43.3%
31.76%856.575611,75722.2%38.8%
48.10%796.495812,83351.9%46.1%
50.00%786.484712,01939.4%57.8%
42.11%766.677213,76520.0%47.5%
45.45%666.579412,15152.0%41.5%
44.64%566.586612,66752.0%38.7%
43.75%487.276812,18352.6%37.9%
57.45%476.994414,12555.0%59.3%
42.55%476.467211,40528.6%53.9%
38.10%427.079012,64630.8%41.4%
34.48%296.386112,19438.5%31.3%
52.00%255.977812,14355.6%50.0%
56.00%256.891413,26642.9%61.1%
47.83%236.785011,59957.1%43.8%
57.14%216.386314,03150.0%60.0%
42.86%216.975514,37766.7%33.3%
35.00%205.91,07813,94125.0%41.7%
33.33%185.367210,09930.0%37.5%
29.41%176.484113,8780.0%41.7%
40.00%156.078711,20040.0%40.0%
35.71%147.196316,3440.0%41.7%
46.15%136.593910,80342.9%50.0%
30.77%136.286615,14833.3%30.0%
58.33%126.974811,87080.0%42.9%
63.64%116.081412,54150.0%71.4%
55.56%97.01,03312,04350.0%60.0%
66.67%97.31,05116,451100.0%62.5%
44.44%96.51,03113,70925.0%60.0%
75.00%87.21,07515,19666.7%80.0%
25.00%85.567412,3070.0%33.3%
50.00%86.070411,01333.3%60.0%
75.00%87.062212,89366.7%80.0%
42.86%76.580913,91333.3%50.0%
14.29%76.184011,9200.0%20.0%
50.00%66.292910,726100.0%25.0%
33.33%65.71,38214,1740.0%50.0%
16.67%65.679314,3110.0%25.0%
83.33%65.91,20614,810100.0%75.0%
100.00%66.41,02515,942100.0%100.0%
20.00%56.264913,7490.0%20.0%
60.00%57.282211,92633.3%100.0%
60.00%56.31,18417,823100.0%50.0%
20.00%56.173210,1710.0%50.0%

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Caitlyn vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Kindred in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Kindred matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Caitlyn do against Kindred in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Kindred players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Caitlyn do against Kindred in the late game?

In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Caitlyn vs Kindred matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Caitlyn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Caitlyn vs Kindred matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Kindred with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Kindred?

The best Caitlyn build against Kindred includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Caitlyn runes against Kindred?

The best Caitlyn runes against Kindred use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Kindred matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Caitlyn counter Kindred?

Yes, Caitlyn has a favorable matchup against Kindred with a 60.0% win rate. Caitlyn strongly counters Kindred in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Caitlyn against Kindred?

When playing Caitlyn against Kindred, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Kindred. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.