Kindredvs Caitlyn
Kindred vs Caitlyn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Caitlyn wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kindred based on 5 games. Kindred wins the early laning phase while Caitlyn scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kindred vs Caitlyn 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.
Who Wins the Kindred vs Caitlyn Matchup?
Kindred vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary
The Kindred vs Caitlyn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 40.0%, giving Caitlyn a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Caitlyn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred needs to press advantages before Caitlyn reaches their power spikes, while Caitlyn should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Caitlyn leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown
Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Caitlyn holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kindred66.7%
Caitlyn33.3%Kindred0.0%Caitlyn100.0%Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Caitlyn. This lopsided early game means Kindred can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Caitlyn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Caitlyn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Kindred must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Caitlyn reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Kindred the best tools to compete against Caitlyn in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.50% | 80 | 1.0 | 809 | 12,788 | 52.8% | 43.2% | |
| 51.72% | 58 | 1.2 | 918 | 13,280 | 42.3% | 59.4% | |
| 57.14% | 49 | 1.1 | 818 | 12,090 | 56.0% | 58.3% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 1.1 | 771 | 13,141 | 68.4% | 34.5% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 1.0 | 837 | 12,910 | 50.0% | 48.0% | |
| 54.35% | 46 | 1.3 | 925 | 13,816 | 52.6% | 55.6% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 1.1 | 856 | 13,366 | 46.7% | 46.7% | |
| 61.54% | 39 | 1.0 | 805 | 11,820 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 36.84% | 38 | 1.2 | 748 | 12,856 | 44.4% | 30.0% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 1.1 | 807 | 13,450 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 1.1 | 904 | 12,549 | 54.5% | 68.8% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.0 | 790 | 11,417 | 46.7% | 66.7% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 1.1 | 801 | 12,884 | 60.0% | 58.8% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 1.3 | 918 | 11,896 | 35.7% | 45.5% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 1.0 | 824 | 11,535 | 10.0% | 58.3% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 1.0 | 804 | 11,757 | 41.7% | 66.7% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 1.0 | 945 | 12,137 | 44.4% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.1 | 934 | 12,802 | 66.7% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 791 | 11,606 | 55.6% | 45.5% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.0 | 599 | 12,205 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.4 | 904 | 14,625 | 75.0% | 46.7% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 1.2 | 796 | 12,527 | 37.5% | 36.4% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.2 | 1,047 | 12,828 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.1 | 801 | 11,762 | 71.4% | 45.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.2 | 829 | 13,786 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 1.1 | 878 | 13,355 | 83.3% | 18.2% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 1.1 | 977 | 14,160 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.1 | 885 | 11,491 | 22.2% | 85.7% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 0.8 | 570 | 9,564 | 28.6% | 44.4% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.7 | 826 | 13,405 | 37.5% | 42.9% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.1 | 897 | 15,079 | 66.7% | 58.3% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 0.8 | 672 | 9,577 | 70.0% | 60.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.9 | 667 | 12,598 | 80.0% | 37.5% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 0.8 | 660 | 9,526 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.4 | 1,061 | 14,494 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 0.7 | 1,047 | 12,340 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.4 | 825 | 12,032 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 1,000 | 13,470 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 725 | 13,327 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.9 | 849 | 12,290 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 671 | 11,599 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 842 | 13,979 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.9 | 636 | 11,106 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.0 | 736 | 14,775 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.0 | 630 | 10,860 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.7 | 968 | 16,363 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.3 | 851 | 11,770 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.9 | 691 | 12,110 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 555 | 8,552 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 848 | 14,846 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 991 | 16,448 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 972 | 14,051 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.5 | 1,337 | 19,881 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 608 | 7,963 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 1,190 | 17,444 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 578 | 10,398 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
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Kindred vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kindred do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?
Caitlyn wins the Kindred vs Caitlyn matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Kindred do against Caitlyn in the early game?
In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Caitlyn in the late game?
In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Kindred vs Caitlyn matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Caitlyn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kindred vs Caitlyn matchup?
Caitlyn wins the matchup against Kindred with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Kindred build against Caitlyn?
The best Kindred build against Caitlyn includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Kindred runes against Caitlyn?
The best Kindred runes against Caitlyn use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Kindred vs Caitlyn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kindred counter Caitlyn?
No, Kindred struggles against Caitlyn with only a 40.0% win rate. Caitlyn has the advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Caitlyn's lead.
How do I play Kindred against Caitlyn?
When playing Kindred against Caitlyn, play cautiously and avoid Caitlyn's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Caitlyn has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.