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

Kindredvs Elise

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

Kindred vs Elise is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kindred wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Elise based on 12 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 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.

Compare against an opponent
Elise - 66.7% win rateElise(66.7%)
Kindred - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
66.7% WR
VS
Elise vs Kindred matchup - 33.3% win rate
Elise
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Elise Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Elise matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 12
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
1.2
CS / min
0.8
778
DMG / min
811
14,517
Gold / game
12,839
495
Heal / min
400
573
DMG Mitigated / min
478
0.5
CC / min
1.0
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
71.4%
Late Game WR
28.6%

Kindred vs Elise Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Elise matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Elise'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 Elise 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 Elise leads by 0.5s 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 wins the laning phase against Elise in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Kindred
0.8Elise
Kindred edges out Elise by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kindred.
Damage
778Kindred
811Elise
Elise deals 33 more champion damage per minute than Kindred. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Kindred choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Elise's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,517Kindred
12,839Elise
Kindred generates a commanding 1,678 more gold per game than Elise. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Elise should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Kindred
1.0Elise
Elise provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kindred, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Elise coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,067Kindred
879Elise
Kindred vastly out-sustains Elise, healing and mitigating 189 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kindred can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Elise is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Elise, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kindred Build Against Elise

Plated Steelcaps 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, Trinity Force and Mortal Reminder. 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 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

Early Game
Kindred
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred60.0%
Elise early game win rateElise40.0%
Late Game
Kindred
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred71.4%
Elise late game win rateElise28.6%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 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.

Kindred is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Elise. 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. Elise players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kindred Runes Against Elise

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs ElisePrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs EliseTriumph - best Kindred rune vs EliseLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs EliseCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Elise
Inspiration rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs EliseInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Kindred rune vs EliseCosmic Insight - best Kindred rune vs Elise
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration 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 26.7. 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 Elise - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Elise in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Elise matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Elise's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kindred do against Elise in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Elise with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Elise matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Kindred 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 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Elise?

The best Kindred build against Elise includes The Collector, Trinity Force, Mortal Reminder 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 Elise?

The best Kindred runes against Elise use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% 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 66.7% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Elise in lane based on current patch 26.7 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.