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

Kindredvs Wukong

CMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Wukong is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Wukong wins with a 51.5% win rate (+3.0%) over Kindred based on 33 games. Wukong wins the early laning phase while Kindred scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kindred vs Wukong 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 - 48.5% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
48.5% WR
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Wukong vs Kindred matchup - 51.5% win rate
Wukong
51.5% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Wukong Matchup?

Wukong wins the Kindred vs Wukong matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 33
48.5%
Win Rate
51.5%
1.1
CS / min
1.1
807
DMG / min
656
13,450
Gold / game
12,717
505
Heal / min
326
611
DMG Mitigated / min
1,123
0.4
CC / min
0.6
44.4%
Early Game WR
55.6%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Kindred vs Wukong Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Wukong matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 33 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 51.5% win rate compared to Kindred's 48.5%, giving Wukong a 3.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Wukong controls the early laning stage, but Kindred outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Wukong needs to press advantages before Kindred reaches their power spikes, while Kindred should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Wukong leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Wukong is slightly favored, Kindred can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Wukong's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kindred vs Wukong Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Wukong in League of Legends

Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Wukong, 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
1.1Kindred
1.1Wukong
Kindred and Wukong farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
807Kindred
656Wukong
Kindred heavily out-damages Wukong by 151 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Wukong 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
13,450Kindred
12,717Wukong
Kindred earns 733 more gold per game than Wukong, 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
0.4Kindred
0.6Wukong
Both Kindred and Wukong provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,115Kindred
1,449Wukong
Wukong vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 334 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Wukong 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 Wukong

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Wukong, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Wukong 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 100.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Wukong. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Wukong matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Wukong
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred44.4%
Wukong early game win rateWukong55.6%
Late Game
Kindred
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred50.0%
Wukong late game win rateWukong50.0%

Wukong dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Wukong can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Kindred at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Wukong. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Wukong has the edge early, but Kindred gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Kindred Runes Against Wukong

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs WukongPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs WukongTriumph - best Kindred rune vs WukongLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs WukongCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Wukong
Domination rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs WukongDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kindred rune vs WukongTreasure Hunter - best Kindred rune vs Wukong
71.4% WR

The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Kindred the best tools to compete against Wukong in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Wukong - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Wukong in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Kindred vs Wukong matchup with a 51.5% win rate compared to Kindred's 48.5%, a 3.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 33 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Kindred do against Wukong in the early game?

In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Kindred with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Wukong players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kindred do against Wukong in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Wukong matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Wukong matchup?

Wukong wins the matchup against Kindred with a 51.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 3.0 percentage point advantage means Wukong is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 33 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Wukong?

The best Kindred build against Wukong includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Lord Dominik's Regards with Berserker's 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 Wukong?

The best Kindred runes against Wukong use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 71.4% win rate in the Kindred vs Wukong matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kindred counter Wukong?

No, Kindred struggles against Wukong with only a 48.5% win rate. Wukong has the advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Wukong's lead.

How do I play Kindred against Wukong?

When playing Kindred against Wukong, play cautiously and avoid Wukong's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Wukong in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.