Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.0%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Kindredvs Darius

FMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Darius is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kindred wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Darius based on 12 games. Darius 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 Darius matchup.

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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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Kindred - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
50.0% WR
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Darius vs Kindred matchup - 50.0% win rate
Darius
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Darius Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Darius matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 12
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
0.9
CS / min
1.1
743
DMG / min
477
12,298
Gold / game
10,716
484
Heal / min
441
508
DMG Mitigated / min
1,010
0.4
CC / min
0.7
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Kindred vs Darius Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Darius matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Darius's 50.0%, giving Kindred a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Darius controls the early laning stage, but Kindred outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Darius 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 Darius leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Darius's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kindred vs Darius Laning Phase Breakdown

Darius wins the laning phase against Kindred in League of Legends

Darius is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Darius holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Kindred
1.1Darius
Kindred and Darius 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
743Kindred
477Darius
Kindred heavily out-damages Darius by 266 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Darius 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
12,298Kindred
10,716Darius
Kindred generates a commanding 1,582 more gold per game than Darius. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Darius should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Kindred
0.7Darius
Darius provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kindred, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Darius coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
993Kindred
1,451Darius
Darius vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 459 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Darius 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 Darius

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Darius 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 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Darius. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Darius matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Darius
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred33.3%
Darius early game win rateDarius66.7%
Late Game
Kindred
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred66.7%
Darius late game win rateDarius33.3%

Darius dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Darius 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 Darius. 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: Darius 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 Darius

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs DariusPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs DariusTriumph - best Kindred rune vs DariusLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs DariusCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Darius
Domination rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs DariusDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kindred rune vs DariusTreasure Hunter - best Kindred rune vs Darius
100.0% WR

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


Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.60%1391.175012,89941.3%47.4%
49.21%1261.181913,09842.1%55.1%
34.78%921.182912,55326.2%42.0%
46.15%911.181512,58847.6%44.9%
47.13%871.072212,37148.8%45.6%
50.57%871.173312,75945.2%55.6%
47.13%871.185413,55531.3%56.4%
47.67%861.179312,09046.0%50.0%
51.95%771.083913,05752.8%51.2%
51.39%721.180213,22152.8%50.0%
52.11%711.276513,51260.7%46.5%
45.07%711.280313,02948.5%42.1%
44.83%581.182414,03559.3%32.3%
31.91%471.373512,14726.9%38.1%
65.91%441.289214,36768.8%64.3%
58.97%391.080911,88971.4%44.4%
48.72%391.374212,20450.0%47.4%
58.97%391.184513,10046.7%66.7%
56.41%391.083212,83270.6%45.5%
52.63%381.188112,87636.8%68.4%
44.12%341.072912,18038.5%47.6%
67.65%341.198014,43582.3%52.9%
43.33%301.174812,54450.0%37.5%
46.67%301.178113,17333.3%52.4%
53.57%281.390914,16338.5%66.7%
65.38%261.188414,54662.5%66.7%
44.00%251.186013,67730.0%53.3%
37.50%241.086012,01947.1%14.3%
58.33%241.179512,34057.1%60.0%
41.67%241.178013,26442.9%40.0%
40.91%221.171812,32354.5%27.3%
76.19%211.21,01814,82460.0%90.9%
33.33%211.195814,17930.0%36.4%
55.00%201.075912,18661.5%42.9%
42.11%191.184912,93057.1%33.3%
63.16%190.972211,88958.3%71.4%
60.00%150.961112,85662.5%57.1%
46.67%151.184112,43866.7%33.3%
42.86%141.597314,00342.9%42.9%
57.14%141.783613,64457.1%57.1%
64.29%141.493913,16966.7%60.0%
46.15%131.476713,51866.7%40.0%
38.46%131.51,18112,90850.0%20.0%
50.00%120.974312,29833.3%66.7%
30.00%101.682911,64325.0%33.3%
77.78%91.791814,722100.0%75.0%
33.33%91.258911,00533.3%33.3%
33.33%92.989613,95450.0%20.0%
33.33%91.258910,34016.7%66.7%
22.22%91.484313,71920.0%25.0%
12.50%82.063713,8350.0%20.0%
62.50%81.186214,63833.3%80.0%
62.50%83.068212,979100.0%50.0%
25.00%81.689916,22850.0%16.7%
42.86%72.494015,612100.0%33.3%
14.29%71.382913,4120.0%33.3%
42.86%72.18129,54366.7%25.0%
57.14%71.281912,21660.0%50.0%
83.33%60.785710,25075.0%100.0%
50.00%61.174212,25266.7%33.3%
33.33%65.364811,78940.0%0.0%
40.00%51.067113,2060.0%50.0%
60.00%51.395415,376100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.393614,4680.0%66.7%

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Kindred vs Darius - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Darius in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Darius matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Darius's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Kindred do against Darius in the early game?

In the early game, Darius has the advantage against Kindred with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Darius players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kindred do against Darius in the late game?

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

Kindred wins the matchup against Darius with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Kindred is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Darius?

The best Kindred build against Darius 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 Darius?

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

Does Kindred counter Darius?

Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Darius with a 50.0% win rate. Kindred slightly edges out Darius in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Kindred against Darius?

When playing Kindred against Darius, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Darius. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.