Hecarimvs Kindred
Hecarim vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kindred wins with a 56.4% win rate (+12.8%) over Hecarim based on 39 games. Kindred wins the early laning phase while Hecarim scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Kindred matchup.
Hecarim Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hecarim 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.
Who Wins the Hecarim vs Kindred Matchup?
Hecarim vs Kindred Matchup Summary
The Hecarim vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 39 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 56.4% win rate compared to Hecarim's 43.6%, giving Kindred a 12.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Hecarim outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred needs to press advantages before Hecarim reaches their power spikes, while Hecarim should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Hecarim leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred has a strong advantage in this matchup. Hecarim players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Kindred overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Hecarim vs Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown
Hecarim is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Hecarim holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Hecarim Build Against Kindred
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Kindred, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Kindred are Hubris, Death's Dance and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 6 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Kindred. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Hecarim vs Kindred matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Hecarim29.4%
Kindred70.6%Hecarim54.5%Kindred45.5%Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 70.6% win rate — a 41.2 percentage point lead over Hecarim. This lopsided early game means Kindred can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Hecarim is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Hecarim, 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 Hecarim reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Hecarim 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 Hecarim Runes Against Kindred
Sorcery
Precision
The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Hecarim the best tools to compete against Kindred in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Hecarim'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 Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.25% | 143 | 1.1 | 691 | 12,739 | 55.7% | 42.7% | |
| 51.16% | 129 | 1.1 | 658 | 12,180 | 59.7% | 43.3% | |
| 37.80% | 127 | 1.1 | 634 | 12,069 | 39.0% | 36.8% | |
| 45.24% | 126 | 1.0 | 652 | 12,155 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 51.67% | 120 | 1.2 | 682 | 13,325 | 50.0% | 52.9% | |
| 50.00% | 108 | 1.0 | 660 | 12,677 | 54.0% | 46.5% | |
| 43.00% | 100 | 1.1 | 669 | 12,210 | 49.1% | 36.2% | |
| 51.65% | 91 | 1.2 | 672 | 12,066 | 58.3% | 44.2% | |
| 40.00% | 90 | 1.2 | 614 | 12,719 | 46.1% | 35.3% | |
| 48.28% | 87 | 1.1 | 664 | 12,790 | 59.5% | 37.8% | |
| 46.43% | 84 | 1.2 | 722 | 13,813 | 42.9% | 49.0% | |
| 40.91% | 66 | 1.1 | 724 | 12,825 | 36.0% | 43.9% | |
| 38.10% | 63 | 1.1 | 722 | 13,343 | 39.1% | 37.5% | |
| 44.83% | 58 | 1.2 | 688 | 12,763 | 45.8% | 44.1% | |
| 69.81% | 53 | 1.1 | 798 | 13,530 | 69.2% | 70.4% | |
| 67.92% | 53 | 1.0 | 694 | 12,135 | 72.4% | 62.5% | |
| 57.69% | 52 | 1.1 | 723 | 13,572 | 70.8% | 46.4% | |
| 58.00% | 50 | 1.0 | 655 | 12,968 | 73.9% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 50 | 1.2 | 740 | 13,805 | 57.1% | 44.8% | |
| 41.67% | 48 | 1.2 | 713 | 12,735 | 40.9% | 42.3% | |
| 53.19% | 47 | 1.1 | 768 | 13,348 | 50.0% | 56.0% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 1.1 | 647 | 12,646 | 27.8% | 69.2% | |
| 37.21% | 43 | 1.1 | 606 | 11,428 | 38.1% | 36.4% | |
| 60.47% | 43 | 1.2 | 735 | 12,621 | 52.2% | 70.0% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 1.1 | 752 | 14,185 | 66.7% | 44.8% | |
| 41.46% | 41 | 1.1 | 656 | 12,396 | 57.9% | 27.3% | |
| 43.59% | 39 | 1.3 | 675 | 12,215 | 41.2% | 45.5% | |
| 43.59% | 39 | 1.1 | 667 | 12,635 | 29.4% | 54.5% | |
| 64.86% | 37 | 1.1 | 669 | 13,081 | 72.2% | 57.9% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 1.2 | 720 | 11,415 | 45.5% | 61.5% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 1.1 | 619 | 12,194 | 35.3% | 46.7% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 1.0 | 636 | 11,933 | 52.9% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 1.1 | 570 | 12,234 | 64.3% | 37.5% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 1.3 | 724 | 12,571 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 1.1 | 789 | 12,886 | 53.3% | 45.5% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 730 | 13,390 | 46.1% | 58.3% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 1.2 | 674 | 13,137 | 70.0% | 50.0% | |
| 70.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 735 | 13,065 | 81.8% | 55.6% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 870 | 14,255 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.2 | 640 | 12,206 | 70.0% | 44.4% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 1.0 | 655 | 13,481 | 37.5% | 36.4% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.1 | 753 | 14,489 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.3 | 736 | 12,988 | 44.4% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.4 | 792 | 14,320 | 71.4% | 36.4% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.0 | 640 | 11,969 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 86.67% | 15 | 1.3 | 815 | 14,153 | 83.3% | 88.9% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.7 | 750 | 11,036 | 62.5% | 20.0% | |
| 7.69% | 13 | 0.8 | 477 | 9,297 | 10.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.1 | 658 | 12,390 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 1.1 | 745 | 10,450 | 85.7% | 60.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.4 | 821 | 12,321 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.2 | 499 | 10,672 | 42.9% | 40.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 640 | 13,680 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 0.9 | 575 | 11,917 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 88.89% | 9 | 1.2 | 722 | 15,018 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.0 | 559 | 12,593 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 0.8 | 614 | 11,790 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.3 | 628 | 10,990 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.0 | 608 | 11,880 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.7 | 770 | 14,882 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.4 | 946 | 14,090 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.5 | 804 | 15,697 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 819 | 16,065 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 412 | 10,769 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.4 | 714 | 8,421 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
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Hecarim vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Hecarim do against Kindred in League of Legends?
Kindred wins the Hecarim vs Kindred matchup with a 56.4% win rate compared to Hecarim's 43.6%, a 12.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 39 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Hecarim do against Kindred in the early game?
In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Hecarim with a 70.6% win rate versus 29.4%. Kindred players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Hecarim do against Kindred in the late game?
In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Hecarim vs Kindred matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Hecarim vs Kindred matchup?
Kindred wins the matchup against Hecarim with a 56.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 12.8 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 39 games analyzed.
What is the best Hecarim build against Kindred?
The best Hecarim build against Kindred includes Hubris, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Hecarim runes against Kindred?
The best Hecarim runes against Kindred use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Hecarim vs Kindred matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Hecarim counter Kindred?
No, Hecarim struggles against Kindred with only a 43.6% win rate. Kindred has the advantage in this matchup. Hecarim players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kindred's lead.
How do I play Hecarim against Kindred?
When playing Hecarim against Kindred, play cautiously and avoid Kindred's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Kindred in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.