Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.0%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Kindredvs Rengar

FMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Rengar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kindred wins with a 59.0% win rate (+17.9%) over Rengar based on 39 games. Rengar 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 Rengar 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 - 59.0% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
59.0% WR
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Rengar vs Kindred matchup - 41.0% win rate
Rengar
41.0% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Rengar Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Rengar matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 39
59.0%
Win Rate
41.0%
1.1
CS / min
0.8
845
DMG / min
712
13,100
Gold / game
12,373
522
Heal / min
418
586
DMG Mitigated / min
597
0.4
CC / min
0.4
46.7%
Early Game WR
53.3%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Kindred vs Rengar Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Rengar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 39 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 59.0% win rate compared to Rengar's 41.0%, giving Kindred a 17.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Rengar controls the early laning stage, but Kindred outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Rengar 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 CS, where Kindred leads by 0.3 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Rengar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Rengar 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 Rengar Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Rengar in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Kindred
0.8Rengar
Kindred and Rengar 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
845Kindred
712Rengar
Kindred heavily out-damages Rengar by 134 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rengar 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
13,100Kindred
12,373Rengar
Kindred earns 728 more gold per game than Rengar, 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
0.4Rengar
Both Kindred and Rengar provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,107Kindred
1,014Rengar
Kindred heals and mitigates 93 more damage per minute than Rengar, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Kindred to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Rengar.

Best Kindred Build Against Rengar

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Rengar, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Rengar are The Collector, Kraken Slayer and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Kindred an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Rengar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Rengar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rengar
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred46.7%
Rengar early game win rateRengar53.3%
Late Game
Kindred
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred66.7%
Rengar late game win rateRengar33.3%

Rengar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.3% win rate — a 6.7 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Rengar 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 Rengar. Extended games heavily favor Kindred, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Rengar must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Kindred reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kindred survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Kindred Runes Against Rengar

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs RengarPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs RengarTriumph - best Kindred rune vs RengarLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs RengarCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Rengar
Inspiration rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs RengarInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Kindred rune vs RengarMagical Footwear - best Kindred rune vs Rengar
60.0% WR

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


Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.60%1391.175012,89941.3%47.4%
49.21%1261.181913,09842.1%55.1%
34.78%921.182912,55326.2%42.0%
46.15%911.181512,58847.6%44.9%
47.13%871.072212,37148.8%45.6%
50.57%871.173312,75945.2%55.6%
47.13%871.185413,55531.3%56.4%
47.67%861.179312,09046.0%50.0%
51.95%771.083913,05752.8%51.2%
51.39%721.180213,22152.8%50.0%
52.11%711.276513,51260.7%46.5%
45.07%711.280313,02948.5%42.1%
44.83%581.182414,03559.3%32.3%
31.91%471.373512,14726.9%38.1%
65.91%441.289214,36768.8%64.3%
58.97%391.080911,88971.4%44.4%
48.72%391.374212,20450.0%47.4%
58.97%391.184513,10046.7%66.7%
56.41%391.083212,83270.6%45.5%
52.63%381.188112,87636.8%68.4%
44.12%341.072912,18038.5%47.6%
67.65%341.198014,43582.3%52.9%
43.33%301.174812,54450.0%37.5%
46.67%301.178113,17333.3%52.4%
53.57%281.390914,16338.5%66.7%
65.38%261.188414,54662.5%66.7%
44.00%251.186013,67730.0%53.3%
37.50%241.086012,01947.1%14.3%
58.33%241.179512,34057.1%60.0%
41.67%241.178013,26442.9%40.0%
40.91%221.171812,32354.5%27.3%
76.19%211.21,01814,82460.0%90.9%
33.33%211.195814,17930.0%36.4%
55.00%201.075912,18661.5%42.9%
42.11%191.184912,93057.1%33.3%
63.16%190.972211,88958.3%71.4%
60.00%150.961112,85662.5%57.1%
46.67%151.184112,43866.7%33.3%
42.86%141.597314,00342.9%42.9%
57.14%141.783613,64457.1%57.1%
64.29%141.493913,16966.7%60.0%
46.15%131.476713,51866.7%40.0%
38.46%131.51,18112,90850.0%20.0%
50.00%120.974312,29833.3%66.7%
30.00%101.682911,64325.0%33.3%
77.78%91.791814,722100.0%75.0%
33.33%91.258911,00533.3%33.3%
33.33%92.989613,95450.0%20.0%
33.33%91.258910,34016.7%66.7%
22.22%91.484313,71920.0%25.0%
12.50%82.063713,8350.0%20.0%
62.50%81.186214,63833.3%80.0%
62.50%83.068212,979100.0%50.0%
25.00%81.689916,22850.0%16.7%
42.86%72.494015,612100.0%33.3%
14.29%71.382913,4120.0%33.3%
42.86%72.18129,54366.7%25.0%
57.14%71.281912,21660.0%50.0%
83.33%60.785710,25075.0%100.0%
50.00%61.174212,25266.7%33.3%
33.33%65.364811,78940.0%0.0%
40.00%51.067113,2060.0%50.0%
60.00%51.395415,376100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.393614,4680.0%66.7%

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Kindred vs Rengar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Rengar in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Rengar matchup with a 59.0% win rate compared to Rengar's 41.0%, a 17.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 39 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Kindred do against Rengar in the early game?

In the early game, Rengar has the advantage against Kindred with a 53.3% win rate versus 46.7%. Rengar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kindred do against Rengar in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Rengar 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 Rengar matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Rengar with a 59.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 17.9 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 39 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Rengar?

The best Kindred build against Rengar includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Infinity Edge with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Rengar?

The best Kindred runes against Rengar use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Kindred vs Rengar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kindred counter Rengar?

Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Rengar with a 59.0% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Rengar in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Kindred against Rengar?

When playing Kindred against Rengar, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Rengar. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.