Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Kindredvs Lee Sin

CMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Lee Sin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kindred wins with a 54.4% win rate (+8.7%) over Lee Sin based on 46 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 Lee Sin 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 - 54.4% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
54.4% WR
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Lee Sin vs Kindred matchup - 45.6% win rate
Lee Sin
45.6% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Lee Sin Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Lee Sin matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 46
54.4%
Win Rate
45.6%
1.3
CS / min
0.9
925
DMG / min
654
13,816
Gold / game
12,361
532
Heal / min
462
620
DMG Mitigated / min
1,310
0.4
CC / min
0.8
52.6%
Early Game WR
47.4%
55.6%
Late Game WR
44.4%

Kindred vs Lee Sin Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Lee Sin matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 46 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 54.4% win rate compared to Lee Sin's 45.6%, giving Kindred a 8.7 percentage point advantage. Kindred dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Lee Sin and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Lee Sin in League of Legends

Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Lee Sin, 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
1.3Kindred
0.9Lee Sin
Kindred edges out Lee Sin by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kindred.
Damage
925Kindred
654Lee Sin
Kindred heavily out-damages Lee Sin by 271 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Lee Sin 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
13,816Kindred
12,361Lee Sin
Kindred generates a commanding 1,455 more gold per game than Lee Sin. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Lee Sin should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Kindred
0.8Lee Sin
Lee Sin provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kindred, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Lee Sin coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,152Kindred
1,772Lee Sin
Lee Sin vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 621 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Lee Sin, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Lee Sin are The Collector, Kraken Slayer and Lord Dominik's Regards. 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 9 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Lee Sin. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Lee Sin matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
52.6%
+5.3% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred52.6%
Lee Sin early game win rateLee Sin47.4%
Late Game
Kindred
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred55.6%
Lee Sin late game win rateLee Sin44.4%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.6% win rate — a 5.3 percentage point lead over Lee Sin. 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 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Lee Sin. 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. Lee Sin players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kindred Runes Against Lee Sin

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs Lee SinPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs Lee SinTriumph - best Kindred rune vs Lee SinLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs Lee SinCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Lee Sin
Domination rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs Lee SinDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kindred rune vs Lee SinTreasure Hunter - best Kindred rune vs Lee Sin
50.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Kindred to press their advantage against Lee Sin, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.50%801.080912,78852.8%43.2%
51.72%581.291813,28042.3%59.4%
57.14%491.181812,09056.0%58.3%
47.92%481.177113,14168.4%34.5%
48.94%471.083712,91050.0%48.0%
54.35%461.392513,81652.6%55.6%
46.67%451.185613,36646.7%46.7%
61.54%391.080511,82066.7%55.6%
36.84%381.274812,85644.4%30.0%
48.48%331.180713,45044.4%50.0%
62.96%271.190412,54954.5%68.8%
55.56%271.079011,41746.7%66.7%
59.26%271.180112,88460.0%58.8%
40.00%251.391811,89635.7%45.5%
36.36%221.082411,53510.0%58.3%
52.38%211.080411,75741.7%66.7%
61.90%211.094512,13744.4%75.0%
60.00%201.193412,80266.7%54.5%
50.00%201.279111,60655.6%45.5%
45.00%201.059912,20550.0%41.7%
52.63%191.490414,62575.0%46.7%
36.84%191.279612,52737.5%36.4%
55.56%181.21,04712,82862.5%50.0%
55.56%181.180111,76271.4%45.5%
47.06%171.282913,78642.9%50.0%
41.18%171.187813,35583.3%18.2%
70.59%171.197714,16080.0%66.7%
50.00%161.188511,49122.2%85.7%
37.50%160.85709,56428.6%44.4%
40.00%151.782613,40537.5%42.9%
60.00%151.189715,07966.7%58.3%
66.67%150.86729,57770.0%60.0%
53.85%130.966712,59880.0%37.5%
36.36%110.86609,52628.6%50.0%
27.27%111.41,06114,4940.0%37.5%
81.82%110.71,04712,34066.7%100.0%
54.55%111.482512,03233.3%62.5%
60.00%100.91,00013,47050.0%66.7%
40.00%101.272513,3270.0%57.1%
66.67%91.984912,29050.0%80.0%
12.50%81.467111,59933.3%0.0%
50.00%81.084213,97933.3%60.0%
57.14%70.963611,10680.0%0.0%
42.86%71.073614,77566.7%25.0%
28.57%71.063010,86025.0%33.3%
66.67%61.796816,363100.0%60.0%
50.00%61.385111,77060.0%0.0%
66.67%60.969112,11075.0%50.0%
60.00%52.25558,55233.3%100.0%
20.00%51.284814,84650.0%0.0%
60.00%51.099116,4480.0%60.0%
60.00%51.197214,05150.0%66.7%
80.00%54.51,33719,8810.0%80.0%
40.00%52.36087,96350.0%33.3%
40.00%51.21,19017,444100.0%25.0%
40.00%56.357810,39866.7%0.0%
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Kindred vs Lee Sin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Lee Sin in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Lee Sin matchup with a 54.4% win rate compared to Lee Sin's 45.6%, a 8.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 46 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Kindred do against Lee Sin in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Lee Sin with a 52.6% win rate versus 47.4%. 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 Lee Sin in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Lee Sin matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Lee Sin matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Lee Sin with a 54.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 8.7 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 46 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Lee Sin?

The best Kindred build against Lee Sin includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Lord Dominik's Regards with Berserker's Greaves. 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 Lee Sin?

The best Kindred runes against Lee Sin use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Kindred vs Lee Sin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kindred counter Lee Sin?

Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Lee Sin with a 54.4% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Lee Sin in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Kindred against Lee Sin?

When playing Kindred against Lee Sin, 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.