Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Kindredvs Ambessa

FMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Ambessa is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ambessa wins with a 52.2% win rate (+4.3%) over Kindred based on 23 games. Ambessa wins the early laning phase while Kindred scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kindred vs Ambessa matchup.

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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Ambessa - 47.8% win rateAmbessa(47.8%)
Kindred - 47.8% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
47.8% WR
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Ambessa vs Kindred matchup - 52.2% win rate
Ambessa
52.2% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Ambessa Matchup?

Ambessa wins the Kindred vs Ambessa matchup
Winner
Ambessa
Matches: 23
47.8%
Win Rate
52.2%
1.1
CS / min
1.1
795
DMG / min
763
13,676
Gold / game
13,542
478
Heal / min
398
553
DMG Mitigated / min
1,228
0.4
CC / min
0.6
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
53.9%
Late Game WR
46.1%

Kindred vs Ambessa Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Ambessa matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Ambessa wins with a 52.2% win rate compared to Kindred's 47.8%, giving Ambessa a 4.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ambessa controls the early laning stage, but Kindred outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ambessa 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 sustain, where Ambessa leads by 594 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Ambessa is slightly favored, Kindred can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Ambessa's mistakes. 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 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ambessa holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Kindred
1.1Ambessa
Kindred and Ambessa farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
795Kindred
763Ambessa
Kindred deals 31 more champion damage per minute than Ambessa. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ambessa choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Kindred's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,676Kindred
13,542Ambessa
Kindred and Ambessa generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 135 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Kindred
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
1,031Kindred
1,626Ambessa
Ambessa vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 594 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

Plated Steelcaps 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 Infinity Edge. This combination gives Kindred an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing 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
Ambessa
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred40.0%
Ambessa early game win rateAmbessa60.0%
Late Game
Kindred
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred53.9%
Ambessa late game win rateAmbessa46.1%

Ambessa dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Ambessa can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kindred is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.9% win rate — 7.7 points above Ambessa. Extended games heavily favor Kindred, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Ambessa must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Kindred reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kindred survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Kindred Runes Against Ambessa

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs AmbessaPrecision
Press the Attack - 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
50.0% WR

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


Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.56%901.184612,98259.3%48.4%
46.43%841.179012,92934.8%60.5%
48.61%721.183813,08648.6%48.6%
48.53%681.182813,91245.8%50.0%
50.82%611.190012,92853.3%48.4%
60.38%531.177712,92970.8%51.7%
54.72%531.090013,89556.5%53.3%
60.42%481.190113,74447.6%70.4%
60.00%450.986912,51358.3%61.9%
46.67%451.272912,55255.6%40.7%
35.90%391.176911,76940.9%29.4%
41.67%361.287213,60340.0%42.9%
40.00%351.088411,83536.4%46.1%
38.24%341.186813,78033.3%40.9%
50.00%321.070812,36761.5%42.1%
61.29%311.077313,56566.7%56.3%
37.93%291.186314,60440.0%36.8%
51.72%291.182112,54255.6%45.5%
77.78%271.398514,25772.7%81.3%
55.56%271.283113,08672.7%43.8%
51.85%271.386514,82845.5%56.3%
65.38%261.179712,47269.2%61.5%
44.00%251.192914,44950.0%42.1%
37.50%241.065411,84361.5%9.1%
47.83%231.082712,78562.5%40.0%
47.83%231.085912,13146.1%50.0%
47.83%231.179513,67640.0%53.9%
52.38%210.986513,32828.6%64.3%
57.14%211.283813,94470.0%45.5%
21.05%191.170912,60020.0%22.2%
57.89%190.984613,00162.5%54.5%
38.89%181.284713,16545.5%28.6%
43.75%161.172012,75660.0%16.7%
50.00%161.288914,35760.0%33.3%
31.25%161.199914,66240.0%27.3%
40.00%151.185710,71536.4%50.0%
60.00%151.297614,57757.1%62.5%
26.67%151.175212,19736.4%0.0%
64.29%141.174412,39055.6%80.0%
61.54%131.379414,81183.3%42.9%
33.33%121.190513,03728.6%40.0%
75.00%121.182011,83966.7%83.3%
66.67%121.277814,51760.0%71.4%
63.64%111.373811,63766.7%60.0%
72.73%111.296312,80271.4%75.0%
33.33%91.288115,2220.0%50.0%
25.00%81.271710,54616.7%50.0%
25.00%81.583614,2450.0%33.3%
37.50%80.962512,83450.0%33.3%
37.50%81.187612,42640.0%33.3%
57.14%70.882411,25650.0%100.0%
42.86%71.676312,71750.0%40.0%
50.00%61.280713,46033.3%66.7%
16.67%60.882011,75525.0%0.0%
50.00%61.61,14715,5360.0%60.0%
50.00%61.269012,40250.0%50.0%
83.33%61.41,33214,24750.0%100.0%
20.00%51.475413,5020.0%25.0%
40.00%51.397717,73950.0%33.3%
80.00%53.961110,51675.0%100.0%
60.00%51.071512,97850.0%66.7%
20.00%55.21,01614,7330.0%33.3%

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Kindred vs Ambessa - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Ambessa in League of Legends?

Ambessa wins the Kindred vs Ambessa 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 Kindred do against Ambessa in the early game?

In the early game, Ambessa has the advantage against Kindred with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Ambessa 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 53.9% win rate compared to 46.1%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Ambessa matchup?

Ambessa 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 Ambessa is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Ambessa?

The best Kindred build against Ambessa includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Infinity Edge with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 50.0% win rate in the Kindred vs Ambessa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kindred counter Ambessa?

No, Kindred struggles against Ambessa with only a 47.8% win rate. Ambessa has the advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ambessa's lead.

How do I play Kindred against Ambessa?

When playing Kindred against Ambessa, play cautiously and avoid Ambessa's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Ambessa in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.