Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.6%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Kindredvs Nidalee

SMarksman
Patch26.12
Matches328,930
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Nidalee is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Kindred wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Nidalee based on 7 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 Nidalee 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 - 71.4% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
71.4% WR
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Nidalee vs Kindred matchup - 28.6% win rate
Nidalee
28.6% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Nidalee Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Nidalee matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 7
71.4%
Win Rate
28.6%
1.1
CS / min
0.8
853
DMG / min
656
13,712
Gold / game
11,034
496
Heal / min
647
540
DMG Mitigated / min
574
0.4
CC / min
0.3
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Kindred vs Nidalee Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Nidalee matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Nidalee's 28.6%, giving Kindred a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Kindred dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nidalee players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Kindred leads by 0.4 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Nidalee and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nidalee 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 Nidalee Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Nidalee in League of Legends

Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Nidalee, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Kindred holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Kindred
0.8Nidalee
Kindred edges out Nidalee by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kindred.
Damage
853Kindred
656Nidalee
Kindred heavily out-damages Nidalee by 197 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nidalee 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
13,712Kindred
11,034Nidalee
Kindred generates a commanding 2,678 more gold per game than Nidalee. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nidalee should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Kindred
0.3Nidalee
Both Kindred and Nidalee 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
1,036Kindred
1,221Nidalee
Nidalee vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 184 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nidalee 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 Nidalee

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Nidalee, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Nidalee are The Collector, Kraken Slayer and Mortal Reminder. This combination gives Kindred an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Nidalee. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Nidalee matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred75.0%
Nidalee early game win rateNidalee25.0%
Late Game
Kindred
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred66.7%
Nidalee late game win rateNidalee33.3%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Nidalee. 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Nidalee. 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. Nidalee players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kindred Runes Against Nidalee

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs NidaleePrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs NidaleeTriumph - best Kindred rune vs NidaleeLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs NidaleeCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Nidalee
Inspiration rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs NidaleeInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Kindred rune vs NidaleeCosmic Insight - best Kindred rune vs Nidalee
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Kindred to press their advantage against Nidalee, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. 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 26.12
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.43%561.171711,97353.6%39.3%
43.14%511.187114,09956.5%32.1%
43.48%461.075812,72640.0%46.1%
58.97%391.177912,78760.0%57.9%
44.74%381.078812,59447.1%42.9%
54.05%371.088911,30850.0%60.0%
48.57%351.064910,84952.2%41.7%
50.00%340.981312,74958.8%41.2%
52.94%341.389414,00850.0%55.0%
50.00%281.079912,92253.9%46.7%
46.43%281.074712,79150.0%42.9%
62.96%270.969812,51860.0%64.7%
50.00%261.086514,48655.6%47.1%
44.00%251.577411,98228.6%63.6%
58.33%241.01,03013,89463.6%53.9%
41.67%241.090713,03140.0%44.4%
60.87%231.280612,17266.7%54.5%
31.82%221.377912,90444.4%23.1%
50.00%201.074913,08645.5%55.6%
57.89%191.193213,54862.5%54.5%
50.00%180.873411,60840.0%62.5%
52.94%171.070411,25040.0%71.4%
68.75%161.188914,28966.7%70.0%
66.67%151.181413,08077.8%50.0%
60.00%151.298614,06054.5%75.0%
53.33%151.181510,30850.0%60.0%
28.57%141.178010,60233.3%20.0%
38.46%131.076513,75540.0%37.5%
46.15%131.21,04214,85557.1%33.3%
50.00%121.495914,06371.4%20.0%
45.45%111.696214,50620.0%66.7%
40.00%100.876411,92450.0%33.3%
90.00%101.089413,17583.3%100.0%
30.00%100.975611,50920.0%40.0%
25.00%81.152410,85820.0%33.3%
62.50%82.066614,457100.0%50.0%
62.50%80.895912,61566.7%60.0%
71.43%71.185313,71275.0%66.7%
42.86%71.055111,933100.0%33.3%
71.43%71.41,01513,1070.0%100.0%
33.33%61.41,35311,95133.3%33.3%
66.67%60.872910,55850.0%100.0%
33.33%61.179714,8180.0%33.3%
33.33%61.172412,1830.0%50.0%
66.67%61.260012,46150.0%100.0%
83.33%61.21,23816,448100.0%80.0%
66.67%61.497715,7540.0%80.0%
80.00%51.480415,9870.0%80.0%
60.00%51.285512,53875.0%0.0%

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Kindred vs Nidalee - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Nidalee in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Nidalee matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Nidalee's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.

How does Kindred do against Nidalee in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Nidalee with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Nidalee in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Nidalee matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Nidalee matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Nidalee with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Nidalee?

The best Kindred build against Nidalee includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Mortal Reminder with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Nidalee?

The best Kindred runes against Nidalee use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kindred vs Nidalee matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kindred counter Nidalee?

Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Nidalee with a 71.4% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Nidalee in lane based on current patch 26.12 data.

How do I play Kindred against Nidalee?

When playing Kindred against Nidalee, 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.