Kindredvs Nunu & Willump
Kindred vs Nunu & Willump is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Nunu & Willump wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kindred based on 10 games. Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump 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.
Who Wins the Kindred vs Nunu & Willump Matchup?
Kindred vs Nunu & Willump Matchup Summary
The Kindred vs Nunu & Willump matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Nunu & Willump wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 40.0%, giving Nunu & Willump a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nunu & Willump controls the early laning stage, but Kindred outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump Laning Phase Breakdown
Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Nunu & Willump, 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.
Best Kindred Build Against Nunu & Willump
Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Nunu & Willump, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Nunu & Willump matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kindred25.0%
Nunu & Willump75.0%Kindred50.0%Nunu & Willump50.0%Nunu & Willump dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump
Precision
Sorcery
The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Kindred the best tools to compete against Nunu & Willump 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 719 | 11,829 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.1 | 647 | 10,871 | 87.5% | 40.0% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 1.1 | 823 | 12,042 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.6 | 895 | 14,720 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.2 | 933 | 14,741 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 1.1 | 730 | 13,949 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 0.8 | 651 | 12,147 | 75.0% | 30.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 0.9 | 856 | 13,783 | 20.0% | 57.1% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 1.2 | 967 | 13,495 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.4 | 823 | 12,273 | 83.3% | 20.0% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 1.2 | 857 | 14,451 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 906 | 13,161 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 655 | 9,082 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 826 | 11,674 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.1 | 766 | 10,493 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.2 | 785 | 12,940 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.1 | 1,012 | 13,262 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 743 | 12,533 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.0 | 875 | 11,493 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.1 | 790 | 12,908 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.3 | 1,075 | 15,132 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.6 | 637 | 7,524 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.3 | 1,068 | 14,374 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.2 | 1,169 | 11,382 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.0 | 799 | 11,886 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 873 | 15,484 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 899 | 13,126 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.1 | 838 | 11,510 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 758 | 12,821 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 699 | 12,260 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 774 | 10,900 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 872 | 14,471 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 100.00% | 4 | 1.3 | 1,012 | 16,103 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.
Kindred vs Nunu & Willump - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kindred do against Nunu & Willump in League of Legends?
Nunu & Willump wins the Kindred vs Nunu & Willump matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Kindred do against Nunu & Willump in the early game?
In the early game, Nunu & Willump has the advantage against Kindred with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Nunu & Willump players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Kindred do against Nunu & Willump in the late game?
In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Nunu & Willump 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 Nunu & Willump matchup?
Nunu & Willump wins the matchup against Kindred with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Nunu & Willump is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.
What is the best Kindred build against Nunu & Willump?
The best Kindred build against Nunu & Willump includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Lord Dominik's Regards with Berserker's Greaves. 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 Nunu & Willump?
The best Kindred runes against Nunu & Willump use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kindred vs Nunu & Willump matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kindred counter Nunu & Willump?
No, Kindred struggles against Nunu & Willump with only a 40.0% win rate. Nunu & Willump has the advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nunu & Willump's lead.
How do I play Kindred against Nunu & Willump?
When playing Kindred against Nunu & Willump, play cautiously and avoid Nunu & Willump's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Nunu & Willump in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.