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

Kindredvs Ekko

FMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Ekko is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kindred wins with a 51.7% win rate (+3.4%) over Ekko based on 29 games. Kindred wins the early laning phase while Ekko scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kindred vs Ekko 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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Ekko - 51.7% win rateEkko(51.7%)
Kindred - 51.7% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
51.7% WR
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Ekko vs Kindred matchup - 48.3% win rate
Ekko
48.3% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Ekko Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Ekko matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 29
51.7%
Win Rate
48.3%
1.1
CS / min
1.0
821
DMG / min
664
12,542
Gold / game
11,881
511
Heal / min
455
590
DMG Mitigated / min
767
0.4
CC / min
0.6
55.6%
Early Game WR
44.4%
45.5%
Late Game WR
54.5%

Kindred vs Ekko Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Ekko matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 29 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 51.7% win rate compared to Ekko's 48.3%, giving Kindred a 3.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Ekko outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred needs to press advantages before Ekko reaches their power spikes, while Ekko should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ekko leads by 0.2s 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 Ekko'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 Ekko Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Ekko in League of Legends

Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Ekko, 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
1.0Ekko
Kindred and Ekko farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
821Kindred
664Ekko
Kindred heavily out-damages Ekko by 157 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ekko 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
12,542Kindred
11,881Ekko
Kindred earns 661 more gold per game than Ekko, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kindred slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Kindred
0.6Ekko
Both Kindred and Ekko provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,101Kindred
1,222Ekko
Ekko heals and mitigates 120 more damage per minute than Kindred, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Ekko to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Kindred.

Best Kindred Build Against Ekko

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Ekko, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Ekko 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ekko. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Ekko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred55.6%
Ekko early game win rateEkko44.4%
Late Game
Ekko
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred45.5%
Ekko late game win rateEkko54.5%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Ekko. This lopsided early game means Kindred can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ekko is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Ekko, 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 Ekko reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ekko 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 Ekko

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs EkkoPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kindred rune vs EkkoTriumph - best Kindred rune vs EkkoLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs EkkoLast Stand - best Kindred rune vs Ekko
Domination rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs EkkoDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kindred rune vs EkkoRelentless Hunter - best Kindred rune vs Ekko
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Kindred to press their advantage against Ekko, 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 Ekko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Ekko in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Ekko matchup with a 51.7% win rate compared to Ekko's 48.3%, a 3.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 29 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kindred do against Ekko in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Ekko with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. 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 Ekko in the late game?

In the late game, Ekko takes over the Kindred vs Ekko matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Ekko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Ekko matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Ekko with a 51.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 3.4 percentage point advantage means Kindred is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 29 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Ekko?

The best Kindred build against Ekko includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Infinity Edge with Berserker's Greaves. 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 Ekko?

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

Does Kindred counter Ekko?

Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Ekko with a 51.7% win rate. Kindred has a solid advantage over Ekko in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kindred against Ekko?

When playing Kindred against Ekko, 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.