Kindredvs Locke
Kindred vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Kindred wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Locke based on 27 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 Locke 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.
Who Wins the Kindred vs Locke Matchup?
Kindred vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Kindred vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 27 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Locke's 44.4%, giving Kindred a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Kindred dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Locke 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 Locke leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Locke and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Locke 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 Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Locke, 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.
Best Kindred Build Against Locke
Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Locke 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 6 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Locke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kindred55.6%
Locke44.4%Kindred55.6%Locke44.4%Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Locke. 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 Locke. 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. Locke players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Kindred Runes Against Locke
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Kindred to press their advantage against Locke, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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% | 27 | 1.2 | 761 | 13,493 | 55.6% | 55.6% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 767 | 12,583 | 46.7% | 40.0% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 1.1 | 787 | 13,714 | 50.0% | 31.3% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.3 | 711 | 12,821 | 18.2% | 72.7% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 1.1 | 785 | 11,938 | 27.3% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 1.3 | 885 | 12,377 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.1 | 695 | 13,780 | 20.0% | 57.1% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 1.0 | 652 | 11,954 | 60.0% | 14.3% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.0 | 760 | 12,872 | 62.5% | 37.5% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 0.9 | 623 | 11,507 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.0 | 894 | 14,457 | 42.9% | 85.7% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 1.1 | 826 | 11,647 | 12.5% | 60.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.0 | 786 | 15,086 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.2 | 706 | 13,751 | 25.0% | 28.6% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 0.9 | 794 | 12,149 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.2 | 1,041 | 12,584 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 1.2 | 603 | 12,137 | 33.3% | 16.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.3 | 888 | 14,582 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.3 | 779 | 12,426 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 852 | 13,421 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 847 | 12,500 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 996 | 14,369 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 877 | 12,872 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.6 | 1,004 | 15,272 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.0 | 833 | 13,049 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.1 | 807 | 13,004 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.4 | 564 | 12,414 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.6 | 705 | 7,533 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 1.1 | 855 | 13,866 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 991 | 14,453 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.4 | 1,005 | 15,515 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 940 | 14,203 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 783 | 13,034 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 4 | 1.1 | 1,012 | 11,822 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 1 | 0.8 | 1,003 | 12,693 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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Kindred vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kindred do against Locke in League of Legends?
Kindred wins the Kindred vs Locke matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Locke's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 27 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Kindred do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Locke with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. 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 Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Locke 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 Locke matchup?
Kindred wins the matchup against Locke with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 27 games analyzed.
What is the best Kindred build against Locke?
The best Kindred build against Locke includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Lord Dominik's Regards with Berserker's Greaves. 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 Locke?
The best Kindred runes against Locke use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kindred vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kindred counter Locke?
Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 55.6% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Kindred against Locke?
When playing Kindred against Locke, 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.