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

Kindredvs Wukong

FMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Wukong is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Wukong wins with a 79.0% win rate (+57.9%) over Kindred based on 19 games. Wukong 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 Wukong 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
Wukong - 21.1% win rateWukong(21.1%)
Kindred - 21.1% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
21.1% WR
VS
Wukong vs Kindred matchup - 79.0% win rate
Wukong
79.0% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Wukong Matchup?

Wukong wins the Kindred vs Wukong matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 19
21.1%
Win Rate
79.0%
1.1
CS / min
0.9
709
DMG / min
568
12,600
Gold / game
12,624
500
Heal / min
368
610
DMG Mitigated / min
1,075
0.4
CC / min
0.5
20.0%
Early Game WR
80.0%
22.2%
Late Game WR
77.8%

Kindred vs Wukong Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Wukong matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 79.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 21.1%, giving Wukong a 57.9 percentage point advantage. Wukong dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kindred 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 Wukong leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Wukong has a strong advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Wukong overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. 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

Wukong wins the laning phase against Kindred in League of Legends

Wukong is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Wukong holds advantages in gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Kindred
0.9Wukong
Kindred and Wukong farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
709Kindred
568Wukong
Kindred heavily out-damages Wukong by 141 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
12,600Kindred
12,624Wukong
Kindred and Wukong generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 24 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Kindred
0.5Wukong
Both Kindred and Wukong 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
1,110Kindred
1,443Wukong
Wukong vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 333 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

Plated Steelcaps 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 has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Kindred the best chance to compete 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
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred20.0%
Wukong early game win rateWukong80.0%
Late Game
Wukong
77.8%
+55.6% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred22.2%
Wukong late game win rateWukong77.8%

Wukong dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 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.

Wukong is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 77.8% win rate — 55.6 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Wukong, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

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
100.0% 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 26.7. 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 Wukong - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Wukong in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Kindred vs Wukong matchup with a 79.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 21.0%, a 57.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kindred do against Wukong in the early game?

In the early game, Wukong has the advantage against Kindred with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. 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, Wukong takes over the Kindred vs Wukong matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to 22.2%. Wukong 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 79.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 57.9 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 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 Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 100.0% 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 21.1% 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. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Wukong has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.