Kayn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
5.9%

Kaynvs Kindred

CFighterAssassin
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kayn vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Kayn wins with a 62.1% win rate (+24.1%) over Kindred based on 29 games. Kayn holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kayn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kayn vs Kindred matchup.

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Kayn Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kayn 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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Kayn - 62.1% win rate in this matchup
Kayn
62.1% WR
VS
Kindred vs Kayn matchup - 37.9% win rate
Kindred
37.9% WR

Who Wins the Kayn vs Kindred Matchup?

Kayn wins the Kayn vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Kayn
Matches: 29
62.1%
Win Rate
37.9%
0.8
CS / min
1.1
775
DMG / min
796
11,123
Gold / game
10,771
457
Heal / min
476
826
DMG Mitigated / min
545
0.4
CC / min
0.4
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Kayn vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Kayn vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 29 recent matches analyzed, Kayn wins with a 62.1% win rate compared to Kindred's 37.9%, giving Kayn a 24.1 percentage point advantage. Kayn 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 CS, where Kindred leads by 0.3 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayn 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.

Kayn vs Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Kayn in League of Legends

Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Kayn, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kindred holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.8Kayn
1.1Kindred
Kayn and Kindred farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
775Kayn
796Kindred
Damage output is virtually even between Kayn and Kindred, with only 20 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,123Kayn
10,771Kindred
Kayn earns 353 more gold per game than Kindred, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kayn slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Kayn
0.4Kindred
Both Kayn and Kindred provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,283Kayn
1,021Kindred
Kayn vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 262 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kayn 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 Kayn Build Against Kindred

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Kindred, providing the mobility and stats Kayn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kayn against Kindred are Voltaic Cyclosword, Hubris and Axiom Arc. This combination gives Kayn an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 7 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 Kayn vs Kindred matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kayn
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kayn early game win rateKayn66.7%
Kindred early game win rateKindred33.3%
Late Game
Kayn
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Kayn late game win rateKayn57.1%
Kindred late game win rateKindred42.9%

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

Kayn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Kayn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Kayn 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 Kayn Runes Against Kindred

Domination rune tree - Kayn primary runes vs KindredDomination
Dark Harvest - best Kayn rune vs KindredSudden Impact - best Kayn rune vs KindredGrisly Mementos - best Kayn rune vs KindredTreasure Hunter - best Kayn rune vs Kindred
Inspiration rune tree - Kayn secondary runes vs KindredInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Kayn rune vs KindredMagical Footwear - best Kayn rune vs Kindred
80.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Inspiration secondary allows Kayn to press their advantage against Kindred, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Kayn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Kayn'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 Kayn build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kayn matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.65%1411.175413,10352.0%48.4%
60.32%1261.276512,72853.1%64.9%
61.67%1201.179012,85259.3%63.6%
44.83%1161.281212,69043.1%46.1%
43.36%1131.174412,42746.3%41.7%
49.07%1081.179012,47352.5%47.1%
43.48%921.068111,32451.2%36.7%
46.15%911.177313,31646.7%45.9%
51.81%831.273213,47463.3%45.3%
53.25%771.274713,23450.0%56.1%
52.00%751.176112,34257.6%47.6%
58.57%701.278313,53831.3%66.7%
59.09%661.178613,17358.6%59.5%
50.85%591.176811,77438.2%68.0%
45.76%591.368511,43544.4%46.9%
50.00%561.172612,02556.0%45.2%
58.18%551.077112,04651.7%65.4%
55.77%521.178112,72958.3%53.6%
52.00%501.690913,78662.5%47.1%
46.94%490.977812,68156.3%42.4%
48.98%491.079712,40950.0%48.3%
52.27%441.182313,24655.6%50.0%
56.82%441.386613,17847.4%64.0%
48.65%371.384513,53123.1%62.5%
62.16%370.972911,10755.6%68.4%
58.33%361.280713,25457.1%59.1%
58.33%361.178312,93552.9%63.2%
62.86%350.963911,60162.5%63.2%
44.12%341.177513,63954.5%39.1%
45.45%331.287613,20450.0%41.2%
46.88%321.673813,02346.1%47.4%
64.52%311.071313,13971.4%58.8%
41.94%311.276512,40526.7%56.3%
62.07%290.877511,12366.7%57.1%
53.85%261.079512,20069.2%38.5%
45.83%241.364712,49158.3%33.3%
68.18%223.777311,61777.8%61.5%
38.10%212.468111,85940.0%36.4%
61.90%213.478012,61457.1%64.3%
57.14%211.179012,91566.7%50.0%
61.90%211.389513,93771.4%57.1%
31.58%192.771310,88733.3%30.8%
47.37%191.074013,25933.3%53.9%
47.37%191.883311,78346.1%50.0%
63.16%192.386212,31142.9%75.0%
36.84%191.482212,46362.5%18.2%
50.00%181.986013,06150.0%50.0%
47.06%172.472612,23328.6%60.0%
52.94%171.872712,43757.1%50.0%
41.18%171.179611,92614.3%60.0%
52.94%171.295515,12940.0%58.3%
50.00%162.584512,14057.1%44.4%
43.75%162.175211,53527.3%80.0%
50.00%141.173011,97328.6%71.4%
57.14%141.299314,68628.6%85.7%
42.86%141.184612,54716.7%62.5%
72.73%114.797614,90266.7%75.0%
72.73%112.11,0369,75075.0%66.7%
54.55%111.388713,14750.0%55.6%
30.00%105.171311,96750.0%0.0%
60.00%101.670111,76350.0%66.7%
60.00%101.61,05014,9100.0%60.0%
40.00%107.078612,86750.0%33.3%
44.44%91.084213,29475.0%20.0%
55.56%91.162712,81350.0%60.0%
66.67%91.879814,78250.0%71.4%
77.78%91.380612,336100.0%66.7%
37.50%81.059511,26260.0%0.0%
50.00%84.199613,56333.3%60.0%
28.57%74.181414,04766.7%0.0%
57.14%71.879417,6160.0%57.1%
42.86%71.156013,0370.0%60.0%
14.29%75.585111,6160.0%25.0%
33.33%64.81,02214,241100.0%20.0%
50.00%66.398511,06233.3%66.7%
20.00%52.991216,3090.0%25.0%
60.00%55.199717,1900.0%75.0%
80.00%51.191814,465100.0%75.0%
40.00%56.076812,4630.0%100.0%
80.00%56.674211,71550.0%100.0%
40.00%51.06168,88133.3%50.0%

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Kayn vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kayn do against Kindred in League of Legends?

Kayn wins the Kayn vs Kindred matchup with a 62.1% win rate compared to Kindred's 37.9%, a 24.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 29 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Kayn do against Kindred in the early game?

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

How does Kayn do against Kindred in the late game?

In the late game, Kayn takes over the Kayn vs Kindred matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Kayn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kayn vs Kindred matchup?

Kayn wins the matchup against Kindred with a 62.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 24.1 percentage point advantage means Kayn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 29 games analyzed.

What is the best Kayn build against Kindred?

The best Kayn build against Kindred includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Hubris, Axiom Arc with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kayn runes against Kindred?

The best Kayn runes against Kindred use the Domination primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Kayn vs Kindred matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kayn counter Kindred?

Yes, Kayn has a favorable matchup against Kindred with a 62.1% win rate. Kayn strongly counters Kindred in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Kayn against Kindred?

When playing Kayn 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.