Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Kindredvs Ambessa

CMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Ambessa is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kindred wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Ambessa based on 6 games. Kindred holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kindred vs Ambessa matchup.

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Kindred Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kindred 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 - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
66.7% WR
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Ambessa vs Kindred matchup - 33.3% win rate
Ambessa
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Ambessa Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Ambessa matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
0.9
CS / min
1.3
691
DMG / min
743
12,110
Gold / game
12,698
437
Heal / min
456
544
DMG Mitigated / min
1,080
0.3
CC / min
0.6
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Kindred vs Ambessa Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Ambessa matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Ambessa's 33.3%, giving Kindred a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Kindred dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ambessa 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 Ambessa leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Ambessa and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ambessa away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kindred vs Ambessa Laning Phase Breakdown

Ambessa wins the laning phase against Kindred in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.9Kindred
1.3Ambessa
Ambessa edges out Kindred by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ambessa.
Damage
691Kindred
743Ambessa
Ambessa deals 52 more champion damage per minute than Kindred. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Kindred choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Ambessa's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,110Kindred
12,698Ambessa
Ambessa earns 588 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 Ambessa slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Kindred
0.6Ambessa
Both Kindred and Ambessa 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
981Kindred
1,535Ambessa
Ambessa vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 554 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ambessa 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 Kindred Build Against Ambessa

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Ambessa, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Ambessa are The Collector, Kraken Slayer and Rapid Firecannon. This combination gives Kindred an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ambessa. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Ambessa matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred75.0%
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa25.0%
Late Game
Kindred
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred50.0%
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa50.0%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Ambessa. This lopsided early game means Kindred 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 Kindred at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Ambessa. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Kindred Runes Against Ambessa

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs AmbessaPrecision
Conqueror - best Kindred rune vs AmbessaTriumph - best Kindred rune vs AmbessaLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs AmbessaCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Ambessa
Domination rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs AmbessaDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kindred rune vs AmbessaTreasure Hunter - best Kindred rune vs Ambessa
100.0% WR

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


Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Kindred'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 Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kindred matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.50%801.080912,78852.8%43.2%
51.72%581.291813,28042.3%59.4%
57.14%491.181812,09056.0%58.3%
47.92%481.177113,14168.4%34.5%
48.94%471.083712,91050.0%48.0%
54.35%461.392513,81652.6%55.6%
46.67%451.185613,36646.7%46.7%
61.54%391.080511,82066.7%55.6%
36.84%381.274812,85644.4%30.0%
48.48%331.180713,45044.4%50.0%
62.96%271.190412,54954.5%68.8%
55.56%271.079011,41746.7%66.7%
59.26%271.180112,88460.0%58.8%
40.00%251.391811,89635.7%45.5%
36.36%221.082411,53510.0%58.3%
52.38%211.080411,75741.7%66.7%
61.90%211.094512,13744.4%75.0%
60.00%201.193412,80266.7%54.5%
50.00%201.279111,60655.6%45.5%
45.00%201.059912,20550.0%41.7%
52.63%191.490414,62575.0%46.7%
36.84%191.279612,52737.5%36.4%
55.56%181.21,04712,82862.5%50.0%
55.56%181.180111,76271.4%45.5%
47.06%171.282913,78642.9%50.0%
41.18%171.187813,35583.3%18.2%
70.59%171.197714,16080.0%66.7%
50.00%161.188511,49122.2%85.7%
37.50%160.85709,56428.6%44.4%
40.00%151.782613,40537.5%42.9%
60.00%151.189715,07966.7%58.3%
66.67%150.86729,57770.0%60.0%
53.85%130.966712,59880.0%37.5%
36.36%110.86609,52628.6%50.0%
27.27%111.41,06114,4940.0%37.5%
81.82%110.71,04712,34066.7%100.0%
54.55%111.482512,03233.3%62.5%
60.00%100.91,00013,47050.0%66.7%
40.00%101.272513,3270.0%57.1%
66.67%91.984912,29050.0%80.0%
12.50%81.467111,59933.3%0.0%
50.00%81.084213,97933.3%60.0%
57.14%70.963611,10680.0%0.0%
42.86%71.073614,77566.7%25.0%
28.57%71.063010,86025.0%33.3%
66.67%61.796816,363100.0%60.0%
50.00%61.385111,77060.0%0.0%
66.67%60.969112,11075.0%50.0%
60.00%52.25558,55233.3%100.0%
20.00%51.284814,84650.0%0.0%
60.00%51.099116,4480.0%60.0%
60.00%51.197214,05150.0%66.7%
80.00%54.51,33719,8810.0%80.0%
40.00%52.36087,96350.0%33.3%
40.00%51.21,19017,444100.0%25.0%
40.00%56.357810,39866.7%0.0%

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Kindred vs Ambessa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Ambessa in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Ambessa matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Ambessa's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Kindred do against Ambessa in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Ambessa with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Kindred players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kindred do against Ambessa in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Ambessa matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Ambessa matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Ambessa with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Ambessa?

The best Kindred build against Ambessa includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Rapid Firecannon with Mercury's Treads. 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 Kindred runes against Ambessa?

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

Does Kindred counter Ambessa?

Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Ambessa with a 66.7% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Ambessa in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Kindred against Ambessa?

When playing Kindred against Ambessa, 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.