Kindredvs Elise
Kindred vs Elise is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kindred wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Elise based on 7 games. Kindred wins the early laning phase while Elise scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kindred vs Elise 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 Elise Matchup?
Kindred vs Elise Matchup Summary
The Kindred vs Elise matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Elise's 42.9%, giving Kindred a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Elise outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred needs to press advantages before Elise reaches their power spikes, while Elise should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Elise leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Elise and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Elise 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 Elise Laning Phase Breakdown
Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Elise, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Kindred holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Kindred Build Against Elise
Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Elise, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Elise are The Collector, Kraken Slayer and Wit's End. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Elise. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Elise matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kindred80.0%
Elise20.0%Kindred0.0%Elise100.0%Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Elise. This lopsided early game means Kindred can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Elise is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Elise, 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 Elise reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Elise 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 Elise
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Kindred to press their advantage against Elise, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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 Elise - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kindred do against Elise in League of Legends?
Kindred wins the Kindred vs Elise matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Elise's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Kindred do against Elise in the early game?
In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Elise with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. 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 Elise in the late game?
In the late game, Elise takes over the Kindred vs Elise matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Elise scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kindred vs Elise matchup?
Kindred wins the matchup against Elise with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Kindred build against Elise?
The best Kindred build against Elise includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Wit's End with Gluttonous 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 Elise?
The best Kindred runes against Elise use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Kindred vs Elise matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kindred counter Elise?
Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Elise with a 57.1% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Elise in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Kindred against Elise?
When playing Kindred against Elise, 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.