Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.0%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Kindredvs Cho'Gath

FMarksman
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Cho'Gath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Kindred wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Cho'Gath 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 Cho'Gath 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.

Compare against an opponent
Cho'Gath - 66.7% win rateCho'Gath(66.7%)
Kindred - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
66.7% WR
VS
Cho'Gath vs Kindred matchup - 33.3% win rate
Cho'Gath
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Cho'Gath Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Cho'Gath matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
2.0
CS / min
1.8
981
DMG / min
844
14,699
Gold / game
13,192
510
Heal / min
401
547
DMG Mitigated / min
1,418
0.4
CC / min
2.1
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Kindred vs Cho'Gath Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Cho'Gath 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 Cho'Gath'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 Cho'Gath 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 Cho'Gath leads by 1.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Cho'Gath and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Cho'Gath 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 Cho'Gath Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Cho'Gath in League of Legends

Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Cho'Gath, 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
2.0Kindred
1.8Cho'Gath
Kindred and Cho'Gath farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
981Kindred
844Cho'Gath
Kindred heavily out-damages Cho'Gath by 137 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Cho'Gath should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Kindred's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,699Kindred
13,192Cho'Gath
Kindred generates a commanding 1,508 more gold per game than Cho'Gath. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Cho'Gath should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Kindred
2.1Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath brings significantly more crowd control than Kindred, with 1.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Cho'Gath far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Kindred should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,058Kindred
1,820Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 762 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Cho'Gath 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 Cho'Gath

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Cho'Gath, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Cho'Gath are Kraken Slayer, Wit's End and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Kindred an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Cho'Gath matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred66.7%
Cho'Gath early game win rateCho'Gath33.3%
Late Game
Kindred
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred66.7%
Cho'Gath late game win rateCho'Gath33.3%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Cho'Gath. This lopsided early game means Kindred 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Cho'Gath. Extended games heavily favor Kindred, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Kindred Runes Against Cho'Gath

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs Cho'GathPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kindred rune vs Cho'GathTriumph - best Kindred rune vs Cho'GathLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs Cho'GathCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Cho'Gath
Inspiration rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs Cho'GathInspiration
Triple Tonic - best Kindred rune vs Cho'GathCash Back - best Kindred rune vs Cho'Gath
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Kindred to press their advantage against Cho'Gath, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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.

Kindred matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.02%871.073813,11067.5%42.5%
49.41%851.187813,28740.0%56.0%
44.58%831.074712,33843.9%45.2%
48.78%821.178113,11754.3%44.7%
41.56%771.179713,86140.7%42.0%
46.67%751.083013,53144.4%48.7%
42.86%631.074712,34434.5%50.0%
34.92%631.074311,48041.0%25.0%
40.00%551.077911,62140.0%40.0%
61.11%541.183613,89760.0%61.8%
47.92%480.969911,85736.0%60.9%
48.89%451.272812,79159.1%39.1%
44.19%431.182212,94947.4%41.7%
47.62%421.180013,44160.0%40.7%
50.00%401.179613,38864.3%42.3%
59.46%371.078113,08868.8%52.4%
59.46%371.181412,47847.4%72.2%
48.57%351.180112,60747.8%50.0%
41.38%290.987112,32163.6%27.8%
48.28%291.279813,91858.3%41.2%
55.56%271.176213,06050.0%60.0%
38.46%261.178411,75442.9%33.3%
53.85%261.292314,79037.5%61.1%
53.85%261.180813,32271.4%33.3%
48.00%251.490114,50354.5%42.9%
48.00%250.970512,02945.5%50.0%
56.52%231.182612,01266.7%50.0%
52.17%231.296014,32066.7%42.9%
45.45%221.390613,15469.2%11.1%
47.37%191.592412,15457.1%41.7%
21.05%192.01,11113,89633.3%15.4%
61.11%181.281513,41980.0%53.9%
55.56%180.964212,06470.0%37.5%
50.00%161.379412,58640.0%66.7%
60.00%151.170610,56455.6%66.7%
33.33%150.975712,16622.2%50.0%
35.71%141.288514,65440.0%33.3%
57.14%140.875913,13142.9%71.4%
76.92%131.480013,20071.4%83.3%
61.54%131.075610,01762.5%60.0%
46.15%131.164510,52944.4%50.0%
46.15%131.584111,25650.0%40.0%
46.15%131.070910,03325.0%80.0%
38.46%131.270112,18133.3%42.9%
61.54%131.782414,37675.0%55.6%
38.46%131.367713,3260.0%62.5%
75.00%121.193513,53185.7%60.0%
50.00%121.08337,39633.3%100.0%
60.00%101.185814,07033.3%100.0%
40.00%100.973510,96060.0%20.0%
37.50%80.750611,24125.0%50.0%
50.00%83.185212,01650.0%50.0%
50.00%81.193110,47160.0%33.3%
28.57%71.083611,20925.0%33.3%
28.57%71.178013,46150.0%20.0%
83.33%61.371912,76766.7%100.0%
33.33%60.765010,94340.0%0.0%
66.67%62.098114,69966.7%66.7%
40.00%50.75319,68433.3%50.0%
40.00%51.27708,42733.3%50.0%
60.00%51.08108,792100.0%33.3%
40.00%50.767311,31950.0%33.3%
80.00%53.994213,445100.0%75.0%

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Kindred vs Cho'Gath - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Cho'Gath in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Kindred do against Cho'Gath in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Cho'Gath 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 Cho'Gath in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Cho'Gath matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Cho'Gath with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 Cho'Gath?

The best Kindred build against Cho'Gath includes Kraken Slayer, Wit's End, Lord Dominik's Regards with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kindred runes against Cho'Gath?

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

Does Kindred counter Cho'Gath?

Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Cho'Gath with a 66.7% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Cho'Gath in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Kindred against Cho'Gath?

When playing Kindred against Cho'Gath, 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.