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

Kindredvs Darius

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

Kindred vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kindred wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Darius 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 Darius 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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Darius - 83.3% win rateDarius(83.3%)
Kindred - 83.3% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
83.3% WR
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Darius vs Kindred matchup - 16.7% win rate
Darius
16.7% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Darius Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Darius matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 6
83.3%
Win Rate
16.7%
1.4
CS / min
0.8
1,332
DMG / min
673
14,247
Gold / game
11,065
541
Heal / min
477
595
DMG Mitigated / min
1,243
0.4
CC / min
0.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Kindred vs Darius Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Darius matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Darius's 16.7%, giving Kindred a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Kindred dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Darius players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Kindred leads by 659 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Darius and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Darius 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 Darius Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Darius in League of Legends

Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Darius, 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
1.4Kindred
0.8Darius
Kindred edges out Darius by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kindred.
Damage
1,332Kindred
673Darius
Kindred heavily out-damages Darius by 659 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
14,247Kindred
11,065Darius
Kindred generates a commanding 3,182 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
0.8Darius
Darius provides 0.3 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
1,136Kindred
1,720Darius
Darius vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 585 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 Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Kindred an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against 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
Kindred
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred50.0%
Darius early game win rateDarius50.0%
Late Game
Kindred
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred100.0%
Darius late game win rateDarius0.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kindred and Darius, 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.

Kindred is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Darius. 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. Darius players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kindred Runes Against Darius

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs DariusPrecision
Conqueror - 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

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Kindred to press their advantage against Darius, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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 Darius - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Darius in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Darius matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Darius's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kindred do against Darius in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Darius 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 Darius in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Darius matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. 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 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Darius?

The best Kindred build against Darius includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Lord Dominik's Regards with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 83.3% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Darius in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kindred against Darius?

When playing Kindred against Darius, 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.