Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Kindredvs Malphite

FMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kindred wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Malphite based on 11 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.

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Malphite - 63.6% win rateMalphite(63.6%)
Kindred - 63.6% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
63.6% WR
VS
Malphite vs Kindred matchup - 36.4% win rate
Malphite
36.4% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Malphite Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 11
63.6%
Win Rate
36.4%
1.3
CS / min
1.3
738
DMG / min
529
11,637
Gold / game
11,264
480
Heal / min
209
530
DMG Mitigated / min
1,554
0.3
CC / min
0.9
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Kindred vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Malphite's 36.4%, giving Kindred a 27.3 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

Kindred wins the laning phase against Malphite in League of Legends

Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Malphite, 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
1.3Malphite
Kindred and Malphite farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
738Kindred
529Malphite
Kindred heavily out-damages Malphite by 209 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Malphite 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
11,637Kindred
11,264Malphite
Kindred earns 373 more gold per game than Malphite, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kindred slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Kindred
0.9Malphite
Malphite provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kindred, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Malphite coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,009Kindred
1,763Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 753 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite 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 Malphite

Plated Steelcaps 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 The Collector, Kraken Slayer 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 2 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

Early Game
Kindred
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred66.7%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite33.3%
Late Game
Kindred
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred60.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite40.0%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Malphite. 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 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 rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs MalphitePrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kindred rune vs MalphiteTriumph - best Kindred rune vs MalphiteLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs MalphiteCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Malphite
Inspiration rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs MalphiteInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Kindred rune vs MalphiteMagical Footwear - best Kindred rune vs Malphite
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration 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 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.56%901.184612,98259.3%48.4%
46.43%841.179012,92934.8%60.5%
48.61%721.183813,08648.6%48.6%
48.53%681.182813,91245.8%50.0%
50.82%611.190012,92853.3%48.4%
60.38%531.177712,92970.8%51.7%
54.72%531.090013,89556.5%53.3%
60.42%481.190113,74447.6%70.4%
60.00%450.986912,51358.3%61.9%
46.67%451.272912,55255.6%40.7%
35.90%391.176911,76940.9%29.4%
41.67%361.287213,60340.0%42.9%
40.00%351.088411,83536.4%46.1%
38.24%341.186813,78033.3%40.9%
50.00%321.070812,36761.5%42.1%
61.29%311.077313,56566.7%56.3%
37.93%291.186314,60440.0%36.8%
51.72%291.182112,54255.6%45.5%
77.78%271.398514,25772.7%81.3%
55.56%271.283113,08672.7%43.8%
51.85%271.386514,82845.5%56.3%
65.38%261.179712,47269.2%61.5%
44.00%251.192914,44950.0%42.1%
37.50%241.065411,84361.5%9.1%
47.83%231.082712,78562.5%40.0%
47.83%231.085912,13146.1%50.0%
47.83%231.179513,67640.0%53.9%
52.38%210.986513,32828.6%64.3%
57.14%211.283813,94470.0%45.5%
21.05%191.170912,60020.0%22.2%
57.89%190.984613,00162.5%54.5%
38.89%181.284713,16545.5%28.6%
43.75%161.172012,75660.0%16.7%
50.00%161.288914,35760.0%33.3%
31.25%161.199914,66240.0%27.3%
40.00%151.185710,71536.4%50.0%
60.00%151.297614,57757.1%62.5%
26.67%151.175212,19736.4%0.0%
64.29%141.174412,39055.6%80.0%
61.54%131.379414,81183.3%42.9%
33.33%121.190513,03728.6%40.0%
75.00%121.182011,83966.7%83.3%
66.67%121.277814,51760.0%71.4%
63.64%111.373811,63766.7%60.0%
72.73%111.296312,80271.4%75.0%
33.33%91.288115,2220.0%50.0%
25.00%81.271710,54616.7%50.0%
25.00%81.583614,2450.0%33.3%
37.50%80.962512,83450.0%33.3%
37.50%81.187612,42640.0%33.3%
57.14%70.882411,25650.0%100.0%
42.86%71.676312,71750.0%40.0%
50.00%61.280713,46033.3%66.7%
16.67%60.882011,75525.0%0.0%
50.00%61.61,14715,5360.0%60.0%
50.00%61.269012,40250.0%50.0%
83.33%61.41,33214,24750.0%100.0%
20.00%51.475413,5020.0%25.0%
40.00%51.397717,73950.0%33.3%
80.00%53.961110,51675.0%100.0%
60.00%51.071512,97850.0%66.7%
20.00%55.21,01614,7330.0%33.3%

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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 63.6% win rate compared to Malphite's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kindred do against Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Malphite with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Malphite?

The best Kindred build against Malphite includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Rapid Firecannon with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% 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 63.6% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.7 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.