Kindred, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
1.6%
Ban Rate
1.3%

Kindred Arena Build, Augments & Duos

Kindred D TierMarksman
Patch
26.20
Games
2,153
Lane
All Lanes
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 12, 2026 UTC
Methodology
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Patch 26.20 Kindred arena mode stats show Kindred with a 16.4% win rate and a 3.52 average placement in arena mode. Discover Kindred's best duo partners, augments, and arena builds to dominate the meta.

Kindred Arena Performance

Kindred C Tier
16.4%Win Rate (1st)
34.3%Top 2 Rate
3.5Avg Placement
0.4%Pick Rate

Combat Stats

8.4Kills
8.3Deaths
9.5Assists
Kindred is a C tier champion in League of Legends Arena with a 16.4% win rate (1st place) and a 34.3% top 2 rate. Kindred averages 3.5 placement across all matches. Best duo partners include Seraphine, Draven, Milio.

Discover the highest performing Arena augments for Kindred in League of Legends Patch 16.20. The strongest augment choices include Augment 1328, Dual Wield, Lightning Strikes, which provide significant advantages in 3v3v3v3v3v3 combat. When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Dual Wield. For Gold augments, Lightning Strikes synergizes well with Kindred's kit. Use the rarity filters below to find the best Silver, Gold, and Prismatic augments for your Kindred Arena games.

AA Tier(2)
Fan the Hammer - Prismatic A-tier augment for Kindred in Arena
15.9%Pick Rate
Fan the Hammer

When you Attack, fire 5 bolts that each deal physical damage and applies your on-hit.

Symphony of War - Prismatic A-tier augment for Kindred in Arena
9.4%Pick Rate
Symphony of War

Gain the Lethal Tempo and Conqueror Keystone Runes.

BB Tier(3)
Dual Wield - Prismatic B-tier augment for Kindred in Arena
24.2%Pick Rate
Dual Wield

When you Attack, fire a bolt that deals 40% damage and applies your on-hit effects at 40% effectiveness. Gain 15% total Attack Speed.

Draw Your Sword - Prismatic B-tier augment for Kindred in Arena
5.7%Pick Rate
Draw Your Sword

You are now melee. Gain Attack Damage, Health, Attack Speed, Lifesteal, and Move Speed based on how much Attack Range you lost.

Light 'em Up! - Silver B-tier augment for Kindred in Arena
6.5%Pick Rate
Light 'em Up!

Every 4th Attack deals additional magic damage on-hit.

CC Tier(4)
Tap Dancer - Prismatic C-tier augment for Kindred in Arena
15.1%Pick Rate
Tap Dancer

Your Attacks grant you 6 Move Speed on-hit. Gain Attack Speed equal to 10% of your Move Speed.

Firebrand - Gold C-tier augment for Kindred in Arena
16.4%Pick Rate
Firebrand

Your Attacks apply an infinitely stacking Burn on-hit, dealing damage over time.

Deathtouch - Gold C-tier augment for Kindred in Arena
7.1%Pick Rate
Deathtouch

Attacking enemy champions grants permanent Cursed Power and deal additional magic damage based on your Cursed Power.

Deft - Silver C-tier augment for Kindred in Arena
15.3%Pick Rate
Deft

Gain 60% Attack Speed.

DD Tier(7)
Scopiest Weapons - Prismatic D-tier augment for Kindred in Arena
10.5%Pick Rate
Scopiest Weapons

Gain ? Attack Range.

Giant Slayer - Prismatic D-tier augment for Kindred in Arena
5.1%Pick Rate
Giant Slayer

Become tiny, gain Move Speed, and bonus damage to champions based on how much larger they are than you.

Cerberus - Prismatic D-tier augment for Kindred in Arena
4.8%Pick Rate
Cerberus

Gain the Hail of Blades and Press the Attack Keystone Runes.

Lightning Strikes - Gold D-tier augment for Kindred in Arena
20.9%Pick Rate
Lightning Strikes

Gain 20% total Attack Speed. At 3.5 Attacks per second, deal additional magic damage on-hit.

Transmute: Prismatic - Gold D-tier augment for Kindred in Arena
8.8%Pick Rate
Transmute: Prismatic

Gain a random Prismatic Augment.

Outlaw's Grit - Gold D-tier augment for Kindred in Arena
5.9%Pick Rate
Outlaw's Grit

After using a Dash, Blink, or Teleport Ability you gain Armor and Magic Resist.

Shadow Runner - Silver D-tier augment for Kindred in Arena
5.3%Pick Rate
Shadow Runner

After using a dash, leap, blink, or teleport Ability or exiting Stealth, gain ? Move Speed for ? seconds.

FF Tier(3)
Mystic Punch - Prismatic F-tier augment for Kindred in Arena
8.2%Pick Rate
Mystic Punch

on-hit reduce the cooldown of your abilities by 1.3 seconds .

Twice Thrice - Gold F-tier augment for Kindred in Arena
16.7%Pick Rate
Twice Thrice

Every 3 attacks, your on-hit effects trigger a second time.

Typhoon - Silver F-tier augment for Kindred in Arena
9.7%Pick Rate
Typhoon

Your Attacks fire a bolt at an additional target dealing reduced damage and applying on-hit effects.

Find the best 3v3 teammate champions to pair with Kindred in League of Legends Arena mode. The strongest duo partner is Swain, achieving a 42.9% win rate and 2.4 average placement when paired together. Other high-synergy partners include Volibear and Sona, both offering improved placement rates compared to Kindred's solo average of 3.5. 12 champions boost Kindred's win rate above their baseline 16.4%. Compare win rates, top 2 rates, top 4 rates, and placement differences to find your ideal Arena duo composition.

Partner
Tier
Win Rate
WR Diff
Top 2
Top 4
Avg Place
Place Diff
Matches
Swain - Arena duo partner for Kindred with 42.9% win rateSwainS Tier42.9%+26.4%57.1%78.6%2.4+1.128
Volibear - Arena duo partner for Kindred with 35.7% win rateVolibearS Tier35.7%+19.3%57.1%85.7%2.6+0.928
Sona - Arena duo partner for Kindred with 15.4% win rateSonaD Tier15.4%-1.0%38.5%92.3%2.9+0.626
Mordekaiser - Arena duo partner for Kindred with 20.0% win rateMordekaiserC Tier20.0%+3.6%46.7%80.0%2.9+0.630
Darius - Arena duo partner for Kindred with 28.6% win rateDariusA Tier28.6%+12.1%50.0%71.4%2.9+0.628
Zac - Arena duo partner for Kindred with 28.6% win rateZacA Tier28.6%+12.1%28.6%64.3%3.3+0.228
Sett - Arena duo partner for Kindred with 23.5% win rateSettB Tier23.5%+7.1%35.3%64.7%3.4+0.134
Yunara - Arena duo partner for Kindred with 21.1% win rateYunaraC Tier21.1%+4.6%42.1%63.2%3.4+0.138
Olaf - Arena duo partner for Kindred with 0.0% win rateOlafF Tier0.0%-16.4%23.1%84.6%3.5+0.126
Shyvana - Arena duo partner for Kindred with 18.2% win rateShyvanaC Tier18.2%+1.8%31.8%68.2%3.5+0.044

Optimize your Kindred Arena itemization with the highest win rate builds for Patch 16.20. The top-performing build features Reaper's Toll, Hamstringer, Kraken Slayer as core items, achieving a 33.3% win rate and 3.2 average placement. Berserker's Greaves is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 3 builds average 16.7% win rate, significantly impacting your Arena success. Each build shows core items, situational options, win rate compared to Kindred's baseline, and top 4 placement rates to help you climb in Arena ranked.

Rank
Core Items
Situational
Boots
Tier
Win Rate
WR Diff
Top 2
Top 4
Avg Place
Matches
1
Reaper's Toll - Core item 1 for Kindred Arena buildHamstringer - Core item 2 for Kindred Arena buildKraken Slayer - Core item 3 for Kindred Arena build
Blade of The Ruined King - Situational item option for Kindred Arena buildInfinity Edge - Situational item option for Kindred Arena build
Berserker's Greaves - Recommended boots for Kindred Arena build
B Tier33.3%+16.9%33.3%66.7%3.26
2
Reaper's Toll - Core item 1 for Kindred Arena buildKraken Slayer - Core item 2 for Kindred Arena buildBlade of The Ruined King - Core item 3 for Kindred Arena build
Bloodthirster - Situational item option for Kindred Arena buildGuinsoo's Rageblade - Situational item option for Kindred Arena build
Berserker's Greaves - Recommended boots for Kindred Arena build
C Tier16.7%+0.3%16.7%83.3%3.56
3
Hamstringer - Core item 1 for Kindred Arena buildKraken Slayer - Core item 2 for Kindred Arena buildBlade of The Ruined King - Core item 3 for Kindred Arena build
Infinity Edge - Situational item option for Kindred Arena buildLord Dominik's Regards - Situational item option for Kindred Arena build
Berserker's Greaves - Recommended boots for Kindred Arena build
F Tier0.0%-16.4%20.0%80.0%4.05
4
Hamstringer - Core item 1 for Kindred Arena buildThe Collector - Core item 2 for Kindred Arena buildKraken Slayer - Core item 3 for Kindred Arena build
Hexoptics C44 - Situational item option for Kindred Arena buildInfinity Edge - Situational item option for Kindred Arena build
Berserker's Greaves - Recommended boots for Kindred Arena build
F Tier0.0%-16.4%20.0%60.0%4.05
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Is Kindred Good in Arena Mode?

Kindred is currently rated as an C-tier champion in League of Legends Arena mode for Patch 16.20, making them a situational pick in the 3v3v3v3v3v3 format. With a 16.4% win rate (1st place finishes) and a 65.1% top 4 rate, Kindred faces some challenges in the current Arena meta.

Kindred Arena Performance Analysis

In Arena's unique 3v3v3v3v3v3 format, Kindred averages a 3.5 placement across 743 analyzed matches. This aggressive damage dealer playstyle allows Kindred to deal significant damage, ranking in the top 10% of all Arena champions for damage output.

The 34.3% top 2 rate indicates consistent high placements and strong late-game scaling. Players looking to climb Arena ranked should focus on optimal augment selection and trio synergies to maximize placement consistency.

Best Champions to Pair with Kindred

Duo composition is critical in Arena, and Kindred synergizes exceptionally well with Swain, achieving a combined 42.9% win rate and 2.4 average placement. This pairing improves Kindred's baseline performance by +26.4%.

Other strong duo partners include Volibear (35.7% win rate) and Sona (15.4% win rate). Kindred has excellent duo flexibility with 12+ partners that boost win rate above baseline.

Kindred Augment Priority Guide

Augment selection can make or break your Arena run. For Kindred, the highest-performing augment is Augment 1328, which players select in 28.9% of games.

When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Dual Wield for maximum impact. Gold augments like Lightning Strikes provide consistent value throughout the game. Use the augment tier list above to identify which augments to prioritize during each selection round.

Optimal Kindred Arena Build Path

The highest win rate build for Kindred in Arena features Reaper's Toll, Hamstringer, Kraken Slayer as core items, achieving a 33.3% win rate. Berserker's Greaves is the recommended boots choice, providing mobility and stats for Arena fights.

Arena's accelerated gold income means reaching full build faster than Summoner's Rift. Focus on completing core items before branching into situational options. The builds listed above are sorted by average placement, helping you identify which item combinations lead to the highest finishes in the current patch.

Tips for Playing Kindred in Arena

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Duo Synergy

Coordinate with your partner to cover Kindred's weaknesses. Consider a tanky partner to create space for your damage.

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Augment Adaptation

Prioritize S-tier and A-tier augments when offered. Kindred's 65.1% top 4 rate can be improved significantly with optimal augment selection each round.

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Combat Strategy

Leverage Kindred's high damage output to eliminate threats quickly. Focus priority targets while your partner provides support.

Final Verdict: Should You Play Kindred in Arena?

Kindred is a average choice in Arena that can perform well with the right partner and augment combinations. While not top-tier, dedicated Kindred players can achieve consistent placements by following optimal builds and duo strategies. The 65.1% top 4 rate shows potential for solid finishes.

This data is updated regularly for Patch 16.20. Check back after each patch to see how balance changes affect Kindred's Arena performance. For the most accurate results, we analyze 743 matches to provide reliable statistics and recommendations.

Similar Champions in Arena

These champions share the same class or role as Kindred and perform well in Arena mode. If you enjoy playing Kindred, you might also excel with these picks in the 3v3v3v3v3v3 format.

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Kindred Arena FAQ - Patch 16.20

Is Kindred good in Arena mode?

Kindred is currently a C-tier champion in Arena mode with a 16.4% win rate and 65.1% top 4 rate. Kindred is a viable pick that can perform well with the right partner and augments.

What is the best duo partner for Kindred in Arena?

The best duo partner for Kindred in Arena is Swain, achieving a 42.9% win rate and 2.4 average placement together. Other strong partners include Volibear and Sona.

What are the best augments for Kindred in Arena?

The highest-performing augment for Kindred is Augment 1328 with a 28.9% pick rate. Prioritize Prismatic and Gold augments that synergize with Kindred's kit.

What is the best build for Kindred in Arena?

The highest win rate build for Kindred in Arena includes Reaper's Toll, Hamstringer, Kraken Slayer as core items, achieving a 33.3% win rate. Berserker's Greaves is the recommended boots choice. Arena's accelerated gold income allows you to complete builds faster than Summoner's Rift.

What is Kindred's win rate in Arena?

Kindred has a 16.4% win rate (1st place) in Arena mode for Patch 16.20. The top 2 rate is 34.3% and top 4 rate is 65.1%, with an average placement of 3.5 across 743 analyzed matches.

What tier is Kindred in Arena?

Kindred is rated as C-tier in Arena mode for Patch 16.20. C-tier champions are average performers that require optimal builds and partners. Tiers are calculated based on win rate, top 4 rate, and average placement.

How do I play Kindred in Arena?

To play Kindred effectively in Arena: 1) Partner with Swain for best results. 2) Prioritize Augment 1328 when offered. 3) Build Reaper's Toll early for power spikes. 4) Focus on dealing damage to priority targets while your partner provides support.

What are Kindred's best and worst matchups in Arena?

Kindred's performance varies significantly based on duo partner selection. Pairing with Swain improves win rate to 42.9%. The key to success is choosing partners that complement Kindred's high damage output and selecting augments that enhance your duo composition.