Katarina - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
2.9%

Katarinavs Kindred

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Patch26.10
Matches1,627,927
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
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Katarina vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Katarina based on 5 games. Katarina wins the early laning phase while Kindred scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Katarina build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Katarina vs Kindred matchup.

Katarina Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Katarina 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.

Compare against an opponent
Kindred - 40.0% win rateKindred(40.0%)
Katarina - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Katarina
40.0% WR
VS
Kindred vs Katarina matchup - 60.0% win rate
Kindred
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Katarina vs Kindred Matchup?

Kindred wins the Katarina vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
5.5
CS / min
5.1
937
DMG / min
1,317
15,227
Gold / game
16,956
206
Heal / min
411
764
DMG Mitigated / min
657
0.1
CC / min
0.2
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Katarina vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Katarina vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Katarina's 40.0%, giving Kindred a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Katarina controls the early laning stage, but Kindred outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Katarina needs to press advantages before Kindred reaches their power spikes, while Kindred should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Kindred leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred has a strong advantage in this matchup. Katarina 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.

Katarina vs Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Katarina in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.5Katarina
5.1Kindred
Katarina edges out Kindred by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Katarina.
Damage
937Katarina
1,317Kindred
Kindred heavily out-damages Katarina by 380 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Katarina 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
15,227Katarina
16,956Kindred
Kindred generates a commanding 1,729 more gold per game than Katarina. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Katarina should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Katarina
0.2Kindred
Both Katarina and Kindred provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
970Katarina
1,068Kindred
Kindred heals and mitigates 98 more damage per minute than Katarina, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Kindred to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Katarina.

Best Katarina Build Against Kindred

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Kindred, providing the mobility and stats Katarina needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Katarina against Kindred are Kraken Slayer, Terminus and Blade of The Ruined King. This combination gives Katarina an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Katarina vs Kindred matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Katarina
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Katarina early game win rateKatarina0.0%
Kindred early game win rateKindred0.0%
Late Game
Kindred
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Katarina late game win rateKatarina40.0%
Kindred late game win rateKindred60.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Katarina and Kindred, with Katarina holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Kindred is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Katarina. Extended games heavily favor Kindred, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Katarina has the edge early, but Kindred gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Katarina Runes Against Kindred

Domination rune tree - Katarina primary runes vs KindredDomination
Electrocute - best Katarina rune vs KindredSudden Impact - best Katarina rune vs KindredGrisly Mementos - best Katarina rune vs KindredRelentless Hunter - best Katarina rune vs Kindred
Resolve rune tree - Katarina secondary runes vs KindredResolve
Second Wind - best Katarina rune vs KindredOvergrowth - best Katarina rune vs Kindred
100.0% WR

The Domination and Resolve rune setup gives Katarina the best tools to compete against Kindred in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Katarina matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Katarina'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 Katarina build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Katarina matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.65%3026.195612,78552.6%52.7%
50.00%2225.990412,76647.3%51.9%
45.62%2176.091012,51344.7%46.3%
45.16%2175.782611,16544.0%46.5%
52.22%2035.790111,73645.0%58.0%
46.53%2025.888011,57053.5%39.6%
49.73%1836.097512,50256.6%44.9%
48.07%1816.097812,50753.9%42.2%
45.56%1696.082411,31341.6%48.9%
57.32%1576.094513,08263.6%52.8%
46.75%1546.087912,31945.8%47.6%
49.32%1465.784111,36751.4%47.2%
54.86%1445.690311,76750.8%58.2%
59.72%1445.889112,40165.0%56.0%
50.00%1185.684812,10353.3%48.0%
50.00%1145.799811,91847.5%52.7%
47.71%1096.083111,75655.6%42.2%
55.05%1095.798912,70555.6%54.7%
51.43%1055.71,02011,89451.0%51.8%
51.46%1036.01,01512,46754.0%49.1%
53.61%975.784811,89255.6%51.9%
48.39%935.684411,77450.0%47.1%
44.19%866.092412,29340.0%47.8%
44.58%836.393411,99746.0%43.5%
65.00%806.393712,99173.7%57.1%
40.51%796.291312,40545.5%37.0%
60.26%786.098312,73177.8%45.2%
35.06%775.895112,84432.1%36.7%
47.30%745.792813,00748.1%46.8%
51.35%745.992211,12660.5%41.7%
54.93%716.083411,01357.1%51.7%
47.14%705.897812,78648.0%46.7%
54.55%665.791511,75754.8%54.3%
57.38%616.11,05113,03559.1%56.4%
46.67%605.892312,33050.0%44.1%
53.45%586.091212,27764.3%43.3%
52.73%556.291112,52845.8%58.1%
46.15%526.299413,46747.6%45.2%
38.10%425.885011,74426.7%44.4%
51.22%416.087712,37057.9%45.5%
39.02%416.098711,85161.9%15.0%
58.33%365.888612,21678.6%45.5%
48.57%355.81,14014,01144.4%50.0%
42.86%355.888011,10056.3%31.6%
52.94%346.289113,42253.9%52.4%
35.29%345.993812,83446.1%28.6%
48.48%336.389812,36958.3%42.9%
40.63%326.388810,89247.1%33.3%
43.75%325.790612,15152.9%33.3%
64.29%285.91,18414,57166.7%63.2%
48.15%275.988013,41687.5%31.6%
70.37%276.01,04913,24456.3%90.9%
40.74%275.572911,30046.1%35.7%
61.54%265.991813,88840.0%75.0%
32.00%256.193713,29162.5%17.6%
79.17%245.91,07314,60190.0%71.4%
41.67%245.686412,17633.3%46.7%
68.18%226.21,10514,38773.3%57.1%
52.63%195.797111,55145.5%62.5%
68.42%196.11,00913,64466.7%70.0%
47.37%195.982111,99937.5%54.5%
72.22%186.51,11514,61387.5%60.0%
44.44%185.698712,69450.0%37.5%
33.33%155.481713,974100.0%23.1%
46.67%156.095113,85733.3%55.6%
53.85%135.899412,14866.7%42.9%
53.85%136.089512,57450.0%57.1%
46.15%135.895614,51950.0%44.4%
53.85%136.094712,82337.5%80.0%
46.15%136.596312,83950.0%33.3%
58.33%125.693011,88650.0%62.5%
66.67%125.91,12112,30583.3%50.0%
75.00%125.699313,46760.0%85.7%
50.00%125.81,06711,36640.0%57.1%
33.33%124.972810,33050.0%16.7%
9.09%115.151110,9880.0%12.5%
63.64%116.888712,29380.0%50.0%
36.36%115.777110,15733.3%40.0%
30.00%105.587313,27520.0%40.0%
40.00%105.584314,8620.0%50.0%
40.00%105.31,08011,71360.0%20.0%
55.56%96.185511,88850.0%60.0%
44.44%95.572812,93933.3%50.0%
33.33%95.581013,54150.0%20.0%
44.44%95.796611,11942.9%50.0%
44.44%95.190511,96475.0%20.0%
55.56%96.291612,48857.1%50.0%
66.67%95.11,13214,20966.7%66.7%
50.00%85.999811,70333.3%100.0%
62.50%85.388410,95160.0%66.7%
12.50%85.991410,4310.0%25.0%
57.14%76.11,01111,797100.0%0.0%
85.71%75.91,08114,121100.0%83.3%
42.86%75.88656,98040.0%50.0%
42.86%76.089512,9350.0%60.0%
33.33%65.06495,93050.0%0.0%
83.33%66.01,49519,750100.0%80.0%
66.67%64.689312,810100.0%50.0%
33.33%66.096413,53633.3%33.3%
33.33%65.989210,98833.3%0.0%
50.00%65.91,13117,2100.0%60.0%
100.00%66.592112,066100.0%100.0%
83.33%65.81,03812,03775.0%100.0%
40.00%55.593715,2270.0%40.0%
80.00%56.31,27211,48475.0%100.0%
60.00%54.51,18814,518100.0%50.0%
40.00%53.975510,427100.0%0.0%
80.00%57.31,2298,33575.0%100.0%
20.00%55.380410,92825.0%0.0%
40.00%55.782712,51833.3%50.0%

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Katarina vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Katarina do against Kindred in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Katarina vs Kindred matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Katarina's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Katarina do against Kindred in the early game?

In the early game, Katarina has the advantage against Kindred with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Katarina players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Katarina do against Kindred in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Katarina vs Kindred matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Katarina vs Kindred matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Katarina with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Katarina build against Kindred?

The best Katarina build against Kindred includes Kraken Slayer, Terminus, Blade of The Ruined King with Immortal Path. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Katarina runes against Kindred?

The best Katarina runes against Kindred use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Katarina vs Kindred matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Katarina counter Kindred?

No, Katarina struggles against Kindred with only a 40.0% win rate. Kindred has the advantage in this matchup. Katarina players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kindred's lead.

How do I play Katarina against Kindred?

When playing Katarina against Kindred, play cautiously and avoid Kindred's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Kindred has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.