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

Kindredvs Briar

FMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Briar is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Briar wins with a 51.5% win rate (+2.9%) over Kindred based on 68 games. Briar 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 Briar 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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Briar - 48.5% win rateBriar(48.5%)
Kindred - 48.5% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
48.5% WR
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Briar vs Kindred matchup - 51.5% win rate
Briar
51.5% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Briar Matchup?

Briar wins the Kindred vs Briar matchup
Winner
Briar
Matches: 68
48.5%
Win Rate
51.5%
1.1
CS / min
0.8
828
DMG / min
816
13,912
Gold / game
13,709
497
Heal / min
966
589
DMG Mitigated / min
1,198
0.4
CC / min
1.0
45.8%
Early Game WR
54.2%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Kindred vs Briar Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Briar matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 68 recent matches analyzed, Briar wins with a 51.5% win rate compared to Kindred's 48.5%, giving Briar a 2.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Briar controls the early laning stage, but Kindred outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Briar 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 crowd control, where Briar leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Briar 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 Briar's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kindred vs Briar Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Briar in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Kindred
0.8Briar
Kindred and Briar 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
828Kindred
816Briar
Damage output is virtually even between Kindred and Briar, with only 12 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
13,912Kindred
13,709Briar
Kindred and Briar generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 203 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
1.0Briar
Briar provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kindred, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Briar coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,086Kindred
2,164Briar
Briar vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 1,078 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Briar 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 Briar

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Briar, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Briar 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 66.7% win rate across 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Briar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Briar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Briar
54.2%
+8.3% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred45.8%
Briar early game win rateBriar54.2%
Late Game
Kindred
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred50.0%
Briar late game win rateBriar50.0%

Briar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.2% win rate — a 8.3 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Briar 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 Briar. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Briar has the edge early, but Kindred 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 Briar

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs BriarPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs BriarTriumph - best Kindred rune vs BriarLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs BriarCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Briar
Inspiration rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs BriarInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Kindred rune vs BriarMagical Footwear - best Kindred rune vs Briar
83.3% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Kindred maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Briar.


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 Briar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Briar in League of Legends?

Briar wins the Kindred vs Briar matchup with a 51.5% win rate compared to Kindred's 48.5%, a 2.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 68 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kindred do against Briar in the early game?

In the early game, Briar has the advantage against Kindred with a 54.2% win rate versus 45.8%. Briar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kindred do against Briar in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Briar 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 Briar matchup?

Briar wins the matchup against Kindred with a 51.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 2.9 percentage point advantage means Briar is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 68 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Briar?

The best Kindred build against Briar includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Rapid Firecannon with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Briar?

The best Kindred runes against Briar use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 83.3% win rate in the Kindred vs Briar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kindred counter Briar?

No, Kindred struggles against Briar with only a 48.5% win rate. Briar has the advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Briar's lead.

How do I play Kindred against Briar?

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