Win Rate
47.5%
Pick Rate
1.4%
Kindredvs Kayn
Patch26.17
Matches231,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 28, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Kindred vs Kayn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Kayn wins with a 55.2% win rate (+10.3%) over Kindred based on 29 games. Kindred wins the early laning phase while Kayn scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kindred vs Kayn matchup.
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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
44.8% WR
VS
Kayn
55.2% WR
Who Wins the Kindred vs Kayn Matchup?
Winner
Kayn
Matches: 29
44.8%
55.2%
1.1
1.0
791
795
13,803
13,870
486
512
556
906
0.3
0.5
53.3%
46.7%
35.7%
64.3%
Kindred vs Kayn Matchup Summary
The Kindred vs Kayn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 29 recent matches analyzed, Kayn wins with a 55.2% win rate compared to Kindred's 44.8%, giving Kayn a 10.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Kayn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred needs to press advantages before Kayn reaches their power spikes, while Kayn should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Kayn leads by 376 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayn 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 Kayn 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.
Kindred vs Kayn Laning Phase Breakdown
Kayn is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Kayn holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
1.1Kindred
1.0Kayn
Kindred and Kayn 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
791Kindred
795Kayn
Damage output is virtually even between Kindred and Kayn, with only 3 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.Economy
13,803Kindred
13,870Kayn
Kindred and Kayn generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 68 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.Utility
0.3Kindred
0.5Kayn
Both Kindred and Kayn provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,042Kindred
1,418Kayn
Kayn vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 376 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kayn can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kindred is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kindred, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.Best Kindred Build Against Kayn
Boots
Core Items
Boots of Swiftness 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, Kraken Slayer 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
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Early Game
Kindred
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Kindred53.3%
Kayn46.7%♕
Late Game
Kayn
64.3%
+28.6% advantage
Kindred35.7%Kayn64.3%Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.3% win rate — a 6.7 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.
Kayn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 64.3% win rate — 28.6 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Kayn, 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 Kayn reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kayn 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 Kayn
Precision
Domination
36.4% WR
The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Kindred the best tools to compete against Kayn in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.83% | 29 | 1.1 | 791 | 13,803 | 53.3% | 35.7% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 1.0 | 747 | 11,896 | 56.3% | 33.3% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 1.1 | 696 | 11,978 | 9.1% | 66.7% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 1.4 | 791 | 13,423 | 64.3% | 20.0% | |
| 69.57% | 23 | 1.0 | 782 | 11,773 | 73.3% | 62.5% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.2 | 761 | 12,775 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 1.3 | 652 | 13,174 | 25.0% | 38.5% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 1.0 | 800 | 13,235 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.1 | 880 | 13,571 | 44.4% | 70.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.2 | 659 | 11,799 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.2 | 661 | 13,448 | 12.5% | 70.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.1 | 785 | 12,786 | 55.6% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 0.8 | 797 | 11,995 | 45.5% | 57.1% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 1.2 | 815 | 13,233 | 16.7% | 33.3% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 0.9 | 838 | 13,032 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.4 | 832 | 13,467 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 1.2 | 786 | 13,379 | 16.7% | 37.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.3 | 1,146 | 15,879 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.1 | 731 | 11,669 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.1 | 948 | 14,644 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 0.9 | 747 | 11,690 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 714 | 10,532 | 62.5% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 836 | 14,230 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 800 | 13,048 | 60.0% | 20.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.1 | 686 | 12,484 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 0.8 | 852 | 12,708 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.0 | 652 | 9,392 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.2 | 744 | 14,287 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.0 | 785 | 14,707 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.2 | 1,063 | 15,052 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 788 | 13,262 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 732 | 14,387 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 613 | 10,561 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.0 | 934 | 11,418 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.5 | 827 | 9,966 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.3 | 831 | 16,434 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.0 | 735 | 13,561 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 807 | 13,848 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 697 | 14,411 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 676 | 10,013 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 858 | 14,791 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 589 | 12,593 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 834 | 11,139 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 4 | 0.5 | 572 | 8,638 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 3 | 0.5 | 629 | 9,210 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
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Kindred vs Kayn - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kindred do against Kayn in League of Legends?
Kayn wins the Kindred vs Kayn matchup with a 55.2% win rate compared to Kindred's 44.8%, a 10.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 29 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Kindred do against Kayn in the early game?
In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Kayn with a 53.3% win rate versus 46.7%. 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, Kayn takes over the Kindred vs Kayn matchup with a 64.3% win rate compared to 35.7%. Kayn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kindred vs Kayn matchup?
Kayn wins the matchup against Kindred with a 55.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 10.3 percentage point advantage means Kayn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 29 games analyzed.
What is the best Kindred build against Kayn?
The best Kindred build against Kayn includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Infinity Edge with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 36.4% win rate in the Kindred vs Kayn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kindred counter Kayn?
No, Kindred struggles against Kayn with only a 44.8% win rate. Kayn has the advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kayn's lead.
How do I play Kindred against Kayn?
When playing Kindred against Kayn, play cautiously and avoid Kayn's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Kayn has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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