Kindredvs Malphite
Kindred vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Malphite based on 5 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 Malphite 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 Malphite Matchup?
Kindred vs Malphite Matchup Summary
The Kindred vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 40.0%, giving Kindred a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Kindred dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Malphite 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 Malphite leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Malphite and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malphite 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 Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown
Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Malphite holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Kindred Build Against Malphite
Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Malphite are Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King and Rapid Firecannon. This combination gives Kindred an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Malphite. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Malphite matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Malphite0.0%Kindred60.0%Malphite40.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kindred and Malphite, with Kindred holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Kindred is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Malphite. 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. Malphite players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Kindred Runes Against Malphite
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Kindred to press their advantage against Malphite, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.50% | 80 | 1.0 | 809 | 12,788 | 52.8% | 43.2% | |
| 51.72% | 58 | 1.2 | 918 | 13,280 | 42.3% | 59.4% | |
| 57.14% | 49 | 1.1 | 818 | 12,090 | 56.0% | 58.3% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 1.1 | 771 | 13,141 | 68.4% | 34.5% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 1.0 | 837 | 12,910 | 50.0% | 48.0% | |
| 54.35% | 46 | 1.3 | 925 | 13,816 | 52.6% | 55.6% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 1.1 | 856 | 13,366 | 46.7% | 46.7% | |
| 61.54% | 39 | 1.0 | 805 | 11,820 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 36.84% | 38 | 1.2 | 748 | 12,856 | 44.4% | 30.0% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 1.1 | 807 | 13,450 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 1.1 | 904 | 12,549 | 54.5% | 68.8% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.0 | 790 | 11,417 | 46.7% | 66.7% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 1.1 | 801 | 12,884 | 60.0% | 58.8% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 1.3 | 918 | 11,896 | 35.7% | 45.5% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 1.0 | 824 | 11,535 | 10.0% | 58.3% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 1.0 | 804 | 11,757 | 41.7% | 66.7% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 1.0 | 945 | 12,137 | 44.4% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.1 | 934 | 12,802 | 66.7% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 791 | 11,606 | 55.6% | 45.5% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.0 | 599 | 12,205 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.4 | 904 | 14,625 | 75.0% | 46.7% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 1.2 | 796 | 12,527 | 37.5% | 36.4% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.2 | 1,047 | 12,828 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.1 | 801 | 11,762 | 71.4% | 45.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.2 | 829 | 13,786 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 1.1 | 878 | 13,355 | 83.3% | 18.2% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 1.1 | 977 | 14,160 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.1 | 885 | 11,491 | 22.2% | 85.7% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 0.8 | 570 | 9,564 | 28.6% | 44.4% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.7 | 826 | 13,405 | 37.5% | 42.9% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.1 | 897 | 15,079 | 66.7% | 58.3% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 0.8 | 672 | 9,577 | 70.0% | 60.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.9 | 667 | 12,598 | 80.0% | 37.5% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 0.8 | 660 | 9,526 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.4 | 1,061 | 14,494 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 0.7 | 1,047 | 12,340 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.4 | 825 | 12,032 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 1,000 | 13,470 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 725 | 13,327 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.9 | 849 | 12,290 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 671 | 11,599 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 842 | 13,979 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.9 | 636 | 11,106 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.0 | 736 | 14,775 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.0 | 630 | 10,860 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.7 | 968 | 16,363 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.3 | 851 | 11,770 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.9 | 691 | 12,110 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 555 | 8,552 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 848 | 14,846 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 991 | 16,448 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 972 | 14,051 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.5 | 1,337 | 19,881 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 608 | 7,963 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 1,190 | 17,444 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 578 | 10,398 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
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Kindred vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kindred do against Malphite in League of Legends?
Kindred wins the Kindred vs Malphite matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Kindred do against Malphite in the early game?
In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Malphite with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Malphite in the late game?
In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Malphite matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kindred vs Malphite matchup?
Kindred wins the matchup against Malphite with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Kindred build against Malphite?
The best Kindred build against Malphite includes Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, Rapid Firecannon with Gluttonous Greaves. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Malphite?
The best Kindred runes against Malphite use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Kindred vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kindred counter Malphite?
Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 60.0% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Kindred against Malphite?
When playing Kindred against Malphite, 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.