Kindredvs Brand
Kindred vs Brand is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Brand wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Kindred based on 7 games. Kindred wins the early laning phase while Brand scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kindred vs Brand 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.
Brand(28.6%)Who Wins the Kindred vs Brand Matchup?
Kindred vs Brand Matchup Summary
The Kindred vs Brand matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Brand wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Kindred's 28.6%, giving Brand a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Brand outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred needs to press advantages before Brand reaches their power spikes, while Brand should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Brand leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Brand has a strong advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Brand 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.
Kindred vs Brand Laning Phase Breakdown
Brand is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Brand holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Kindred Build Against Brand
Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Brand, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Brand are The Collector, Kraken Slayer and Lord Dominik's Regards. 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 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Brand. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Brand matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kindred50.0%Brand50.0%Kindred20.0%Brand80.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kindred and Brand, with Kindred holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Brand is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Brand, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Kindred has the edge early, but Brand 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 Kindred Runes Against Brand
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Kindred the best tools to compete against Brand in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.02% | 87 | 1.0 | 738 | 13,110 | 67.5% | 42.5% | |
| 49.41% | 85 | 1.1 | 878 | 13,287 | 40.0% | 56.0% | |
| 44.58% | 83 | 1.0 | 747 | 12,338 | 43.9% | 45.2% | |
| 48.78% | 82 | 1.1 | 781 | 13,117 | 54.3% | 44.7% | |
| 41.56% | 77 | 1.1 | 797 | 13,861 | 40.7% | 42.0% | |
| 46.67% | 75 | 1.0 | 830 | 13,531 | 44.4% | 48.7% | |
| 42.86% | 63 | 1.0 | 747 | 12,344 | 34.5% | 50.0% | |
| 34.92% | 63 | 1.0 | 743 | 11,480 | 41.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 55 | 1.0 | 779 | 11,621 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 61.11% | 54 | 1.1 | 836 | 13,897 | 60.0% | 61.8% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 0.9 | 699 | 11,857 | 36.0% | 60.9% | |
| 48.89% | 45 | 1.2 | 728 | 12,791 | 59.1% | 39.1% | |
| 44.19% | 43 | 1.1 | 822 | 12,949 | 47.4% | 41.7% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 1.1 | 800 | 13,441 | 60.0% | 40.7% | |
| 50.00% | 40 | 1.1 | 796 | 13,388 | 64.3% | 42.3% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 1.0 | 781 | 13,088 | 68.8% | 52.4% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 1.1 | 814 | 12,478 | 47.4% | 72.2% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 1.1 | 801 | 12,607 | 47.8% | 50.0% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 0.9 | 871 | 12,321 | 63.6% | 27.8% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 1.2 | 798 | 13,918 | 58.3% | 41.2% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.1 | 762 | 13,060 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 1.1 | 784 | 11,754 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 1.2 | 923 | 14,790 | 37.5% | 61.1% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 1.1 | 808 | 13,322 | 71.4% | 33.3% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.4 | 901 | 14,503 | 54.5% | 42.9% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 0.9 | 705 | 12,029 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 1.1 | 826 | 12,012 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 1.2 | 960 | 14,320 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.3 | 906 | 13,154 | 69.2% | 11.1% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.5 | 924 | 12,154 | 57.1% | 41.7% | |
| 21.05% | 19 | 2.0 | 1,111 | 13,896 | 33.3% | 15.4% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.2 | 815 | 13,419 | 80.0% | 53.9% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 0.9 | 642 | 12,064 | 70.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.3 | 794 | 12,586 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.1 | 706 | 10,564 | 55.6% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 0.9 | 757 | 12,166 | 22.2% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.2 | 885 | 14,654 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 0.8 | 759 | 13,131 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 1.4 | 800 | 13,200 | 71.4% | 83.3% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.0 | 756 | 10,017 | 62.5% | 60.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.1 | 645 | 10,529 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.5 | 841 | 11,256 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.0 | 709 | 10,033 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.2 | 701 | 12,181 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.7 | 824 | 14,376 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.3 | 677 | 13,326 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 1.1 | 935 | 13,531 | 85.7% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.0 | 833 | 7,396 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 858 | 14,070 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 735 | 10,960 | 60.0% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.7 | 506 | 11,241 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.1 | 852 | 12,016 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 931 | 10,471 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.0 | 836 | 11,209 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.1 | 780 | 13,461 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 719 | 12,767 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.7 | 650 | 10,943 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.0 | 981 | 14,699 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 531 | 9,684 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 770 | 8,427 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 810 | 8,792 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 673 | 11,319 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.9 | 942 | 13,445 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
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Kindred vs Brand - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kindred do against Brand in League of Legends?
Brand wins the Kindred vs Brand matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Kindred's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Kindred do against Brand in the early game?
In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Brand with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Brand in the late game?
In the late game, Brand takes over the Kindred vs Brand matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Brand scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kindred vs Brand matchup?
Brand wins the matchup against Kindred with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Brand is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Kindred build against Brand?
The best Kindred build against Brand includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Lord Dominik's Regards with Berserker's Greaves. 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 Brand?
The best Kindred runes against Brand use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kindred vs Brand matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kindred counter Brand?
No, Kindred struggles against Brand with only a 28.6% win rate. Brand has the advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Brand's lead.
How do I play Kindred against Brand?
When playing Kindred against Brand, play cautiously and avoid Brand's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Brand has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.