Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.8%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Hecarimvs Kindred

FFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Kindred is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hecarim wins with a 52.2% win rate (+4.3%) over Kindred based on 23 games. Hecarim holds the advantage in both the early and 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.

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Kindred - 52.2% win rateKindred(52.2%)
Hecarim - 52.2% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
52.2% WR
VS
Kindred vs Hecarim matchup - 47.8% win rate
Kindred
47.8% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Kindred Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 23
52.2%
Win Rate
47.8%
1.1
CS / min
1.0
606
DMG / min
859
11,512
Gold / game
12,131
613
Heal / min
492
966
DMG Mitigated / min
571
0.7
CC / min
0.4
53.9%
Early Game WR
46.1%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Hecarim vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Kindred matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 52.2% win rate compared to Kindred's 47.8%, giving Hecarim a 4.3 percentage point advantage. Hecarim dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kindred players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Hecarim leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Kindred's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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 wins the laning phase against Kindred in League of Legends

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.

Farming
1.1Hecarim
1.0Kindred
Hecarim and Kindred farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
606Hecarim
859Kindred
Kindred heavily out-damages Hecarim by 253 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Hecarim should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Kindred's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,512Hecarim
12,131Kindred
Kindred earns 620 more gold per game than Hecarim, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kindred slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Hecarim
0.4Kindred
Both Hecarim and Kindred provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,579Hecarim
1,063Kindred
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 516 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Hecarim can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kindred is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kindred, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

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 Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin and Endless Hunger. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against 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

Early Game
Hecarim
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim53.9%
Kindred early game win rateKindred46.1%
Late Game
Hecarim
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim50.0%
Kindred late game win rateKindred50.0%

Hecarim dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.9% win rate — a 7.7 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Hecarim can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Hecarim at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Kindred. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Hecarim holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Kindred players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Hecarim Runes Against Kindred

Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs KindredSorcery
Phase Rush - best Hecarim rune vs KindredNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs KindredCelerity - best Hecarim rune vs KindredWaterwalking - best Hecarim rune vs Kindred
Precision rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs KindredPrecision
Triumph - best Hecarim rune vs KindredLegend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs Kindred
100.0% WR

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


Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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.

Hecarim matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.07%891.065412,65843.2%48.9%
52.63%761.168512,70658.1%45.5%
46.77%621.066012,98451.6%41.9%
44.07%591.174812,52144.4%43.5%
48.28%581.270713,54842.9%53.3%
47.37%571.172913,81755.6%43.6%
35.71%561.167911,75130.6%45.0%
52.73%551.173112,78551.6%54.2%
52.50%401.362212,55262.5%45.8%
57.14%351.066412,05573.3%45.0%
52.94%341.275713,82050.0%56.3%
45.45%331.178112,85138.9%53.3%
31.25%321.072913,20838.5%26.3%
45.16%311.280413,46753.3%37.5%
54.84%311.178712,85852.9%57.1%
46.67%301.074412,63860.0%33.3%
50.00%301.063913,03454.5%47.4%
34.48%291.277612,39536.8%30.0%
34.48%291.278014,33427.3%38.9%
62.07%291.263213,01969.2%56.3%
57.14%281.289413,45358.8%54.5%
51.85%271.374612,89941.7%60.0%
59.26%271.385014,19850.0%69.2%
32.00%251.168011,55637.5%22.2%
54.17%241.184413,74166.7%41.7%
52.17%231.160611,51253.9%50.0%
43.48%231.262912,05437.5%57.1%
72.73%221.182711,82578.6%62.5%
33.33%211.256711,91230.8%37.5%
35.00%201.274813,34655.6%18.2%
50.00%201.263512,04127.3%77.8%
52.63%191.481214,79642.9%58.3%
35.29%171.263012,01127.3%50.0%
43.75%161.173012,98471.4%22.2%
37.50%161.370913,46640.0%36.4%
50.00%161.381813,16462.5%37.5%
64.29%141.381314,81950.0%70.0%
53.85%131.589014,87833.3%71.4%
15.38%131.579914,48716.7%14.3%
46.15%131.072412,98733.3%75.0%
50.00%121.375311,81850.0%50.0%
50.00%121.377214,9830.0%60.0%
66.67%121.272312,98366.7%66.7%
27.27%111.171213,58866.7%12.5%
45.45%110.955810,17950.0%40.0%
54.55%111.069613,09075.0%42.9%
60.00%101.062512,87580.0%40.0%
55.56%91.060213,24880.0%25.0%
22.22%91.574814,2350.0%33.3%
50.00%81.263813,94866.7%40.0%
87.50%81.280614,213100.0%85.7%
42.86%71.162414,39950.0%40.0%
42.86%71.579211,9660.0%75.0%
42.86%71.146110,83325.0%66.7%
60.00%51.486616,594100.0%33.3%
100.00%51.075113,701100.0%100.0%
80.00%51.583811,586100.0%0.0%

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Hecarim vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hecarim do against Kindred in League of Legends?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Kindred matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to Kindred's 47.8%, a 4.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Hecarim do against Kindred in the early game?

In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Kindred with a 53.9% win rate versus 46.1%. Hecarim 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 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hecarim vs Kindred matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Kindred with a 52.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 4.3 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Kindred?

The best Hecarim build against Kindred includes Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin, Endless Hunger with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 100.0% win rate in the Hecarim vs Kindred matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hecarim counter Kindred?

Yes, Hecarim has a favorable matchup against Kindred with a 52.2% win rate. Hecarim has a solid advantage over Kindred in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Hecarim against Kindred?

When playing Hecarim against Kindred, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.