Kindred, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
1.6%
Ban Rate
1.3%

Kindred vs Fiddlesticks

Kindred D TierMarksman
Patch
26.20
Games
2,153
Lane
All Lanes
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 14, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Kindred vs Fiddlesticks is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.20. Fiddlesticks wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Kindred based on 24 games. Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks 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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Kindred - 37.5% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
37.5% WR
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Fiddlesticks vs Kindred matchup - 62.5% win rate
Fiddlesticks
62.5% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Fiddlesticks Matchup?

Fiddlesticks wins the Kindred vs Fiddlesticks matchup
Winner
Fiddlesticks
Matches: 24
37.5%
Win Rate
62.5%
1.0
CS / min
1.1
792
DMG / min
829
13,769
Gold / game
13,501
468
Heal / min
539
606
DMG Mitigated / min
686
0.4
CC / min
1.6
42.9%
Early Game WR
57.1%
35.3%
Late Game WR
64.7%

Kindred vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Fiddlesticks matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Fiddlesticks wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Kindred's 37.5%, giving Fiddlesticks a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Fiddlesticks dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kindred 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 Fiddlesticks leads by 1.2s of CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Fiddlesticks has a strong advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Fiddlesticks overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Very small sampleBased on 24 matches. This is far too small a sample to draw conclusions from — treat these numbers as provisional.

Kindred vs Fiddlesticks Laning Phase Breakdown

Fiddlesticks wins the laning phase against Kindred in League of Legends

Fiddlesticks is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 3 out of 4 key stat categories. Fiddlesticks holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.0Kindred
1.1Fiddlesticks
Kindred and Fiddlesticks 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
792Kindred
829Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks deals 37 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 Fiddlesticks's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,769Kindred
13,501Fiddlesticks
Kindred and Fiddlesticks generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 268 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Kindred
1.6Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks brings significantly more crowd control than Kindred, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Fiddlesticks far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Kindred should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Healing
468Kindred
539Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks heals 70 HP/min more than Kindred. It helps Fiddlesticks recover between trades, but the gap is not large enough to justify an early anti-heal item.
Durability
606Kindred
686Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks mitigates 79 more damage per minute than Kindred through shields and resistances, so Fiddlesticks can take slightly longer trades. This is durability, not healing: anti-heal does nothing against it.

Best Kindred Build Against Fiddlesticks

Not enough matchup-specific build data: only 5 of 17 Kindred games against Fiddlesticks carried a complete build, which is too few to recommend an item path from. Use Kindred's standard build instead.

Early Game vs Late Game

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Early Game
Fiddlesticks
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred42.9%
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks57.1%
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Late Game
Fiddlesticks
64.7%
+29.4% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred35.3%
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks64.7%

Fiddlesticks dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Fiddlesticks can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Fiddlesticks is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 64.7% win rate — 29.4 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Fiddlesticks, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Fiddlesticks holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Kindred players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kindred Runes Against Fiddlesticks

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs FiddlesticksPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs FiddlesticksTriumph - best Kindred rune vs FiddlesticksLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs FiddlesticksCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Fiddlesticks
Domination rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs FiddlesticksDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kindred rune vs FiddlesticksTreasure Hunter - best Kindred rune vs Fiddlesticks
12.5% WR

The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Kindred the best tools to compete against Fiddlesticks in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.

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Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.20. 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.

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Kindred vs Fiddlesticks - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends?

Fiddlesticks wins the Kindred vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Kindred's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.20.

How does Kindred do against Fiddlesticks in the early game?

In the early game, Fiddlesticks has the advantage against Kindred with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Fiddlesticks players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kindred do against Fiddlesticks in the late game?

In the late game, Fiddlesticks takes over the Kindred vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 64.7% win rate compared to 35.3%. Fiddlesticks scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Fiddlesticks matchup?

Fiddlesticks wins the matchup against Kindred with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.20. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Fiddlesticks is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Fiddlesticks?

There is not enough matchup-specific build data to recommend an item path for Kindred against Fiddlesticks yet. Use Kindred's standard build for the current patch and adapt situational items to Fiddlesticks.

What are the best Kindred runes against Fiddlesticks?

The best Kindred runes against Fiddlesticks use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 12.5% win rate in the Kindred vs Fiddlesticks matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kindred counter Fiddlesticks?

No, Kindred struggles against Fiddlesticks with only a 37.5% win rate. Fiddlesticks has the advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Fiddlesticks's lead.

How do I play Kindred against Fiddlesticks?

When playing Kindred against Fiddlesticks, play cautiously and avoid Fiddlesticks's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Fiddlesticks has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.