Kindredvs Olaf
Kindred vs Olaf is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Olaf wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kindred based on 5 games. Kindred wins the early laning phase while Olaf scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kindred vs Olaf 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.
Olaf(40.0%)Who Wins the Kindred vs Olaf Matchup?
Kindred vs Olaf Matchup Summary
The Kindred vs Olaf matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Olaf wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 40.0%, giving Olaf a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Olaf outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred needs to press advantages before Olaf reaches their power spikes, while Olaf should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Olaf leads by 1,212 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Olaf 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 Olaf 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 Olaf Laning Phase Breakdown
Olaf is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Olaf holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Kindred Build Against Olaf
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Olaf, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Olaf are The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow and Kraken Slayer. This combination gives Kindred an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Olaf matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kindred50.0%Olaf50.0%Kindred33.3%Olaf66.7%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kindred and Olaf, with Kindred holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Olaf is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Olaf, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Kindred has the edge early, but Olaf 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 Olaf
Precision
Domination
The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Kindred the best tools to compete against Olaf 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.56% | 90 | 1.1 | 846 | 12,982 | 59.3% | 48.4% | |
| 46.43% | 84 | 1.1 | 790 | 12,929 | 34.8% | 60.5% | |
| 48.61% | 72 | 1.1 | 838 | 13,086 | 48.6% | 48.6% | |
| 48.53% | 68 | 1.1 | 828 | 13,912 | 45.8% | 50.0% | |
| 50.82% | 61 | 1.1 | 900 | 12,928 | 53.3% | 48.4% | |
| 60.38% | 53 | 1.1 | 777 | 12,929 | 70.8% | 51.7% | |
| 54.72% | 53 | 1.0 | 900 | 13,895 | 56.5% | 53.3% | |
| 60.42% | 48 | 1.1 | 901 | 13,744 | 47.6% | 70.4% | |
| 60.00% | 45 | 0.9 | 869 | 12,513 | 58.3% | 61.9% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 1.2 | 729 | 12,552 | 55.6% | 40.7% | |
| 35.90% | 39 | 1.1 | 769 | 11,769 | 40.9% | 29.4% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 1.2 | 872 | 13,603 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 40.00% | 35 | 1.0 | 884 | 11,835 | 36.4% | 46.1% | |
| 38.24% | 34 | 1.1 | 868 | 13,780 | 33.3% | 40.9% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 1.0 | 708 | 12,367 | 61.5% | 42.1% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 1.0 | 773 | 13,565 | 66.7% | 56.3% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 1.1 | 863 | 14,604 | 40.0% | 36.8% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 1.1 | 821 | 12,542 | 55.6% | 45.5% | |
| 77.78% | 27 | 1.3 | 985 | 14,257 | 72.7% | 81.3% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.2 | 831 | 13,086 | 72.7% | 43.8% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 1.3 | 865 | 14,828 | 45.5% | 56.3% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 1.1 | 797 | 12,472 | 69.2% | 61.5% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 929 | 14,449 | 50.0% | 42.1% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 1.0 | 654 | 11,843 | 61.5% | 9.1% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.0 | 827 | 12,785 | 62.5% | 40.0% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.0 | 859 | 12,131 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.1 | 795 | 13,676 | 40.0% | 53.9% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 0.9 | 865 | 13,328 | 28.6% | 64.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 1.2 | 838 | 13,944 | 70.0% | 45.5% | |
| 21.05% | 19 | 1.1 | 709 | 12,600 | 20.0% | 22.2% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 0.9 | 846 | 13,001 | 62.5% | 54.5% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.2 | 847 | 13,165 | 45.5% | 28.6% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.1 | 720 | 12,756 | 60.0% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.2 | 889 | 14,357 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 1.1 | 999 | 14,662 | 40.0% | 27.3% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.1 | 857 | 10,715 | 36.4% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.2 | 976 | 14,577 | 57.1% | 62.5% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 1.1 | 752 | 12,197 | 36.4% | 0.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.1 | 744 | 12,390 | 55.6% | 80.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.3 | 794 | 14,811 | 83.3% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.1 | 905 | 13,037 | 28.6% | 40.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 1.1 | 820 | 11,839 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.2 | 778 | 14,517 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.3 | 738 | 11,637 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 1.2 | 963 | 12,802 | 71.4% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.2 | 881 | 15,222 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 717 | 10,546 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.5 | 836 | 14,245 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 625 | 12,834 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 876 | 12,426 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.8 | 824 | 11,256 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.6 | 763 | 12,717 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 807 | 13,460 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 820 | 11,755 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.6 | 1,147 | 15,536 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 690 | 12,402 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.4 | 1,332 | 14,247 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 754 | 13,502 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 977 | 17,739 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.9 | 611 | 10,516 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 715 | 12,978 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 1,016 | 14,733 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
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Kindred vs Olaf - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kindred do against Olaf in League of Legends?
Olaf wins the Kindred vs Olaf matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Kindred do against Olaf in the early game?
In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Olaf with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Olaf in the late game?
In the late game, Olaf takes over the Kindred vs Olaf matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Olaf scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kindred vs Olaf matchup?
Olaf wins the matchup against Kindred with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Olaf is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Kindred build against Olaf?
The best Kindred build against Olaf includes The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow, Kraken Slayer with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Kindred runes against Olaf?
The best Kindred runes against Olaf use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kindred vs Olaf matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kindred counter Olaf?
No, Kindred struggles against Olaf with only a 40.0% win rate. Olaf has the advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Olaf's lead.
How do I play Kindred against Olaf?
When playing Kindred against Olaf, play cautiously and avoid Olaf's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Olaf has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.