Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Kindredvs Kayn

DMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Kayn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kindred wins with a 54.7% win rate (+9.4%) over Kayn based on 53 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 Kayn 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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Kayn - 54.7% win rateKayn(54.7%)
Kindred - 54.7% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
54.7% WR
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Kayn vs Kindred matchup - 45.3% win rate
Kayn
45.3% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Kayn Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Kayn matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 53
54.7%
Win Rate
45.3%
1.0
CS / min
0.9
900
DMG / min
763
13,895
Gold / game
12,741
509
Heal / min
454
585
DMG Mitigated / min
757
0.4
CC / min
0.4
56.5%
Early Game WR
43.5%
53.3%
Late Game WR
46.7%

Kindred vs Kayn Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Kayn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 53 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 54.7% win rate compared to Kayn's 45.3%, giving Kindred a 9.4 percentage point advantage. Kindred dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kayn players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Kindred leads by 137 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Kayn and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kayn 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 Kayn Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Kayn in League of Legends

Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Kayn, 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
1.0Kindred
0.9Kayn
Kindred and Kayn farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
900Kindred
763Kayn
Kindred heavily out-damages Kayn by 137 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kayn 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
13,895Kindred
12,741Kayn
Kindred generates a commanding 1,154 more gold per game than Kayn. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kayn should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Kindred
0.4Kayn
Both Kindred and Kayn provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,095Kindred
1,211Kayn
Kayn heals and mitigates 116 more damage per minute than Kindred, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Kayn 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 Kayn

Slightly Magical Footwear is the optimal boots choice against Kayn, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Kayn are The Collector, Trinity Force 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 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kayn. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Kayn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
56.5%
+13.0% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred56.5%
Kayn early game win rateKayn43.5%
Late Game
Kindred
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred53.3%
Kayn late game win rateKayn46.7%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.5% win rate — a 13.0 percentage point lead over Kayn. 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 53.3% win rate — 6.7 points above Kayn. 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. Kayn players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kindred Runes Against Kayn

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs KaynPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs KaynTriumph - best Kindred rune vs KaynLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs KaynCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Kayn
Inspiration rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs KaynInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Kindred rune vs KaynMagical Footwear - best Kindred rune vs Kayn
55.6% WR

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

How does Kindred do against Kayn in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Kayn matchup with a 54.7% win rate compared to Kayn's 45.3%, a 9.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 53 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kindred do against Kayn in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Kayn with a 56.5% win rate versus 43.5%. 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 Kayn in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Kayn matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to 46.7%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Kayn matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Kayn with a 54.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 9.4 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 53 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Kayn?

The best Kindred build against Kayn includes The Collector, Trinity Force, Infinity Edge with Slightly Magical Footwear. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Kayn?

The best Kindred runes against Kayn use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 55.6% win rate in the Kindred vs Kayn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kindred counter Kayn?

Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Kayn with a 54.7% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Kayn in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kindred against Kayn?

When playing Kindred against Kayn, 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.