Kindredvs Hecarim
Kindred vs Hecarim is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hecarim wins with a 52.2% win rate (+4.3%) over Kindred based on 23 games. Hecarim wins the early laning phase while Kindred scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kindred vs Hecarim 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.
Hecarim(47.8%)Who Wins the Kindred vs Hecarim Matchup?
Kindred vs Hecarim Matchup Summary
The Kindred vs Hecarim matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 52.2% win rate compared to Kindred's 47.8%, giving Hecarim a 4.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Hecarim controls the early laning stage, but Kindred outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Hecarim needs to press advantages before Kindred reaches their power spikes, while Kindred should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Hecarim leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Hecarim is slightly favored, Kindred can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Hecarim's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Kindred vs Hecarim Laning Phase Breakdown
Hecarim is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Hecarim holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Kindred Build Against Hecarim
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Hecarim, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Hecarim 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Hecarim. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Hecarim matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kindred46.1%Hecarim53.9%Kindred50.0%Hecarim50.0%Hecarim dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.9% win rate — a 7.7 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Hecarim can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Kindred at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Hecarim. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Hecarim has the edge early, but Kindred gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Kindred Runes Against Hecarim
Precision
Domination
The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Kindred the best tools to compete against Hecarim in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.56% | 90 | 1.1 | 846 | 12,982 | 59.3% | 48.4% | |
| 46.43% | 84 | 1.1 | 790 | 12,929 | 34.8% | 60.5% | |
| 48.61% | 72 | 1.1 | 838 | 13,086 | 48.6% | 48.6% | |
| 48.53% | 68 | 1.1 | 828 | 13,912 | 45.8% | 50.0% | |
| 50.82% | 61 | 1.1 | 900 | 12,928 | 53.3% | 48.4% | |
| 60.38% | 53 | 1.1 | 777 | 12,929 | 70.8% | 51.7% | |
| 54.72% | 53 | 1.0 | 900 | 13,895 | 56.5% | 53.3% | |
| 60.42% | 48 | 1.1 | 901 | 13,744 | 47.6% | 70.4% | |
| 60.00% | 45 | 0.9 | 869 | 12,513 | 58.3% | 61.9% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 1.2 | 729 | 12,552 | 55.6% | 40.7% | |
| 35.90% | 39 | 1.1 | 769 | 11,769 | 40.9% | 29.4% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 1.2 | 872 | 13,603 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 40.00% | 35 | 1.0 | 884 | 11,835 | 36.4% | 46.1% | |
| 38.24% | 34 | 1.1 | 868 | 13,780 | 33.3% | 40.9% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 1.0 | 708 | 12,367 | 61.5% | 42.1% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 1.0 | 773 | 13,565 | 66.7% | 56.3% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 1.1 | 863 | 14,604 | 40.0% | 36.8% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 1.1 | 821 | 12,542 | 55.6% | 45.5% | |
| 77.78% | 27 | 1.3 | 985 | 14,257 | 72.7% | 81.3% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.2 | 831 | 13,086 | 72.7% | 43.8% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 1.3 | 865 | 14,828 | 45.5% | 56.3% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 1.1 | 797 | 12,472 | 69.2% | 61.5% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 929 | 14,449 | 50.0% | 42.1% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 1.0 | 654 | 11,843 | 61.5% | 9.1% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.0 | 827 | 12,785 | 62.5% | 40.0% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.0 | 859 | 12,131 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.1 | 795 | 13,676 | 40.0% | 53.9% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 0.9 | 865 | 13,328 | 28.6% | 64.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 1.2 | 838 | 13,944 | 70.0% | 45.5% | |
| 21.05% | 19 | 1.1 | 709 | 12,600 | 20.0% | 22.2% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 0.9 | 846 | 13,001 | 62.5% | 54.5% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.2 | 847 | 13,165 | 45.5% | 28.6% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.1 | 720 | 12,756 | 60.0% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.2 | 889 | 14,357 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 1.1 | 999 | 14,662 | 40.0% | 27.3% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.1 | 857 | 10,715 | 36.4% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.2 | 976 | 14,577 | 57.1% | 62.5% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 1.1 | 752 | 12,197 | 36.4% | 0.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.1 | 744 | 12,390 | 55.6% | 80.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.3 | 794 | 14,811 | 83.3% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.1 | 905 | 13,037 | 28.6% | 40.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 1.1 | 820 | 11,839 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.2 | 778 | 14,517 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.3 | 738 | 11,637 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 1.2 | 963 | 12,802 | 71.4% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.2 | 881 | 15,222 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 717 | 10,546 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.5 | 836 | 14,245 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 625 | 12,834 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 876 | 12,426 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.8 | 824 | 11,256 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.6 | 763 | 12,717 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 807 | 13,460 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 820 | 11,755 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.6 | 1,147 | 15,536 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 690 | 12,402 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.4 | 1,332 | 14,247 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 754 | 13,502 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 977 | 17,739 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.9 | 611 | 10,516 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 715 | 12,978 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 1,016 | 14,733 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
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Kindred vs Hecarim - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kindred do against Hecarim in League of Legends?
Hecarim wins the Kindred vs Hecarim matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to Kindred's 47.8%, a 4.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Kindred do against Hecarim in the early game?
In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Kindred with a 53.9% win rate versus 46.1%. Hecarim players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Kindred do against Hecarim in the late game?
In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Hecarim matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kindred vs Hecarim matchup?
Hecarim wins the matchup against Kindred with a 52.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 4.3 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.
What is the best Kindred build against Hecarim?
The best Kindred build against Hecarim includes The Collector, Trinity Force, Mortal Reminder with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Hecarim?
The best Kindred runes against Hecarim use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kindred vs Hecarim matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kindred counter Hecarim?
No, Kindred struggles against Hecarim with only a 47.8% win rate. Hecarim has the advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Hecarim's lead.
How do I play Kindred against Hecarim?
When playing Kindred against Hecarim, play cautiously and avoid Hecarim's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Hecarim in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.