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

Kindredvs Master Yi

FMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kindred wins with a 60.4% win rate (+20.8%) over Master Yi based on 53 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 Master Yi 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.

Compare against an opponent
Master Yi - 60.4% win rateMaster Yi(60.4%)
Kindred - 60.4% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
60.4% WR
VS
Master Yi vs Kindred matchup - 39.6% win rate
Master Yi
39.6% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Master Yi Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 53
60.4%
Win Rate
39.6%
1.1
CS / min
1.1
777
DMG / min
719
12,929
Gold / game
13,349
503
Heal / min
370
617
DMG Mitigated / min
830
0.3
CC / min
0.2
70.8%
Early Game WR
29.2%
51.7%
Late Game WR
48.3%

Kindred vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 53 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 60.4% win rate compared to Master Yi's 39.6%, giving Kindred a 20.8 percentage point advantage. Kindred dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Master Yi 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 Kindred leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Master Yi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Master Yi 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 Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Master Yi in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Kindred
1.1Master Yi
Kindred and Master Yi 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
777Kindred
719Master Yi
Kindred deals 58 more champion damage per minute than Master Yi. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Master Yi choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Kindred's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,929Kindred
13,349Master Yi
Master Yi earns 420 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 Master Yi slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Kindred
0.2Master Yi
Both Kindred and Master Yi 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
1,119Kindred
1,199Master Yi
Master Yi heals and mitigates 80 more damage per minute than Kindred, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Master Yi to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Kindred.

Best Kindred Build Against Master Yi

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
70.8%
+41.7% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred70.8%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi29.2%
Late Game
Kindred
51.7%
+3.4% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred51.7%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi48.3%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 70.8% win rate — a 41.7 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Kindred can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Kindred takes over with a 51.7% win rate, leading Master Yi by 3.4 percentage points. Kindred scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

Kindred holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Master Yi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kindred Runes Against Master Yi

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs Master YiPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs Master YiTriumph - best Kindred rune vs Master YiLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs Master YiCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Master Yi
Domination rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs Master YiDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kindred rune vs Master YiTreasure Hunter - best Kindred rune vs Master Yi
66.7% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Kindred to press their advantage against Master Yi, 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 Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Master Yi in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Master Yi matchup with a 60.4% win rate compared to Master Yi's 39.6%, a 20.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 53 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kindred do against Master Yi in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Master Yi with a 70.8% win rate versus 29.2%. 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 Master Yi in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Master Yi matchup with a 51.7% win rate compared to 48.3%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Master Yi matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 60.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.8 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 53 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Master Yi?

The best Kindred build against Master Yi includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Rapid Firecannon with Mercury's Treads. 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 Master Yi?

The best Kindred runes against Master Yi use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Kindred vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kindred counter Master Yi?

Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Master Yi with a 60.4% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Master Yi in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kindred against Master Yi?

When playing Kindred against Master Yi, 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.