Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.9%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Kindredvs Kha'Zix

FMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Kha'Zix is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kha'Zix wins with a 55.2% win rate (+10.3%) over Kindred based on 58 games. Kindred wins the early laning phase while Kha'Zix scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kindred vs Kha'Zix 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% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
44.8% WR
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Kha'Zix vs Kindred matchup - 55.2% win rate
Kha'Zix
55.2% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Kha'Zix Matchup?

Kha'Zix wins the Kindred vs Kha'Zix matchup
Winner
Kha'Zix
Matches: 58
44.8%
Win Rate
55.2%
1.1
CS / min
0.8
824
DMG / min
856
14,035
Gold / game
14,711
505
Heal / min
430
593
DMG Mitigated / min
615
0.4
CC / min
0.3
59.3%
Early Game WR
40.7%
32.3%
Late Game WR
67.7%

Kindred vs Kha'Zix Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Kha'Zix matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 58 recent matches analyzed, Kha'Zix wins with a 55.2% win rate compared to Kindred's 44.8%, giving Kha'Zix a 10.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Kha'Zix outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred needs to press advantages before Kha'Zix reaches their power spikes, while Kha'Zix should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Kindred leads by 0.4 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kha'Zix 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 Kha'Zix 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 Kha'Zix Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Kha'Zix in League of Legends

Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Kha'Zix, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kindred holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Kindred
0.8Kha'Zix
Kindred edges out Kha'Zix by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kindred.
Damage
824Kindred
856Kha'Zix
Kha'Zix deals 32 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 Kha'Zix's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,035Kindred
14,711Kha'Zix
Kha'Zix earns 676 more gold per game than Kindred, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kha'Zix slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Kindred
0.3Kha'Zix
Both Kindred and Kha'Zix 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
1,098Kindred
1,045Kha'Zix
Kindred heals and mitigates 54 more damage per minute than Kha'Zix, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Kindred to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Kha'Zix.

Best Kindred Build Against Kha'Zix

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
59.3%
+18.5% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred59.3%
Kha'Zix early game win rateKha'Zix40.7%
Late Game
Kha'Zix
67.7%
+35.5% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred32.3%
Kha'Zix late game win rateKha'Zix67.7%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 59.3% win rate — a 18.5 percentage point lead over Kha'Zix. This lopsided early game means Kindred can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kha'Zix is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 67.7% win rate — 35.5 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Kha'Zix, 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 Kha'Zix reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kha'Zix 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 Kha'Zix

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs Kha'ZixPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs Kha'ZixTriumph - best Kindred rune vs Kha'ZixLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs Kha'ZixCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Kha'Zix
Domination rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs Kha'ZixDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kindred rune vs Kha'ZixTreasure Hunter - best Kindred rune vs Kha'Zix
42.1% WR

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


Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.60%1391.175012,89941.3%47.4%
49.21%1261.181913,09842.1%55.1%
34.78%921.182912,55326.2%42.0%
46.15%911.181512,58847.6%44.9%
47.13%871.072212,37148.8%45.6%
50.57%871.173312,75945.2%55.6%
47.13%871.185413,55531.3%56.4%
47.67%861.179312,09046.0%50.0%
51.95%771.083913,05752.8%51.2%
51.39%721.180213,22152.8%50.0%
52.11%711.276513,51260.7%46.5%
45.07%711.280313,02948.5%42.1%
44.83%581.182414,03559.3%32.3%
31.91%471.373512,14726.9%38.1%
65.91%441.289214,36768.8%64.3%
58.97%391.080911,88971.4%44.4%
48.72%391.374212,20450.0%47.4%
58.97%391.184513,10046.7%66.7%
56.41%391.083212,83270.6%45.5%
52.63%381.188112,87636.8%68.4%
44.12%341.072912,18038.5%47.6%
67.65%341.198014,43582.3%52.9%
43.33%301.174812,54450.0%37.5%
46.67%301.178113,17333.3%52.4%
53.57%281.390914,16338.5%66.7%
65.38%261.188414,54662.5%66.7%
44.00%251.186013,67730.0%53.3%
37.50%241.086012,01947.1%14.3%
58.33%241.179512,34057.1%60.0%
41.67%241.178013,26442.9%40.0%
40.91%221.171812,32354.5%27.3%
76.19%211.21,01814,82460.0%90.9%
33.33%211.195814,17930.0%36.4%
55.00%201.075912,18661.5%42.9%
42.11%191.184912,93057.1%33.3%
63.16%190.972211,88958.3%71.4%
60.00%150.961112,85662.5%57.1%
46.67%151.184112,43866.7%33.3%
42.86%141.597314,00342.9%42.9%
57.14%141.783613,64457.1%57.1%
64.29%141.493913,16966.7%60.0%
46.15%131.476713,51866.7%40.0%
38.46%131.51,18112,90850.0%20.0%
50.00%120.974312,29833.3%66.7%
30.00%101.682911,64325.0%33.3%
77.78%91.791814,722100.0%75.0%
33.33%91.258911,00533.3%33.3%
33.33%92.989613,95450.0%20.0%
33.33%91.258910,34016.7%66.7%
22.22%91.484313,71920.0%25.0%
12.50%82.063713,8350.0%20.0%
62.50%81.186214,63833.3%80.0%
62.50%83.068212,979100.0%50.0%
25.00%81.689916,22850.0%16.7%
42.86%72.494015,612100.0%33.3%
14.29%71.382913,4120.0%33.3%
42.86%72.18129,54366.7%25.0%
57.14%71.281912,21660.0%50.0%
83.33%60.785710,25075.0%100.0%
50.00%61.174212,25266.7%33.3%
33.33%65.364811,78940.0%0.0%
40.00%51.067113,2060.0%50.0%
60.00%51.395415,376100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.393614,4680.0%66.7%

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Kindred vs Kha'Zix - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Kha'Zix in League of Legends?

Kha'Zix wins the Kindred vs Kha'Zix matchup with a 55.2% win rate compared to Kindred's 44.8%, a 10.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 58 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Kindred do against Kha'Zix in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Kha'Zix with a 59.3% win rate versus 40.7%. 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 Kha'Zix in the late game?

In the late game, Kha'Zix takes over the Kindred vs Kha'Zix matchup with a 67.7% win rate compared to 32.3%. Kha'Zix scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Kha'Zix matchup?

Kha'Zix wins the matchup against Kindred with a 55.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 10.3 percentage point advantage means Kha'Zix is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 58 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Kha'Zix?

The best Kindred build against Kha'Zix includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Mortal Reminder with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Kha'Zix?

The best Kindred runes against Kha'Zix use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 42.1% win rate in the Kindred vs Kha'Zix matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kindred counter Kha'Zix?

No, Kindred struggles against Kha'Zix with only a 44.8% win rate. Kha'Zix has the advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kha'Zix's lead.

How do I play Kindred against Kha'Zix?

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