Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Kindredvs Samira

CMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Samira is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Kindred wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Samira based on 5 games. Samira 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 Samira 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
Samira - 80.0% win rateSamira(80.0%)
Kindred - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
80.0% WR
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Samira vs Kindred matchup - 20.0% win rate
Samira
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Samira Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Samira matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
5.9
CS / min
5.7
1,030
DMG / min
1,069
17,445
Gold / game
17,146
437
Heal / min
325
476
DMG Mitigated / min
590
0.1
CC / min
0.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Kindred vs Samira Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Samira matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Samira's 20.0%, giving Kindred a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Samira controls the early laning stage, but Kindred outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Samira 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 Kindred leads by 0.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Samira and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Samira 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 Samira Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Samira in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.9Kindred
5.7Samira
Kindred and Samira farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
1,030Kindred
1,069Samira
Samira deals 39 more champion damage per minute than Kindred. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Kindred choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Samira's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
17,445Kindred
17,146Samira
Kindred and Samira generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 299 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.1Kindred
0.1Samira
Both Kindred and Samira 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
912Kindred
914Samira
Kindred and Samira have comparable sustain profiles, with only 2 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Samira
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred0.0%
Samira early game win rateSamira100.0%
Late Game
Kindred
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred100.0%
Samira late game win rateSamira0.0%

Samira dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Samira 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Samira. 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: Samira 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 Samira

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs SamiraPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kindred rune vs SamiraPresence of Mind - best Kindred rune vs SamiraLegend: Bloodline - best Kindred rune vs SamiraCut Down - best Kindred rune vs Samira
Domination rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs SamiraDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kindred rune vs SamiraUltimate Hunter - best Kindred rune vs Samira
100.0% WR

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


Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
60.38%1061.178712,41163.0%57.7%
52.48%1011.176313,06053.7%51.7%
44.55%1011.184813,91542.5%45.9%
41.84%981.074812,41436.2%47.1%
42.86%981.183912,84929.6%53.7%
43.75%961.182712,91041.5%45.5%
50.59%851.171412,11457.8%42.5%
46.05%761.281212,68946.1%46.0%
58.57%701.181212,54656.8%60.6%
44.83%581.076311,89842.9%46.7%
58.93%561.170012,35858.6%59.3%
56.60%531.177214,36642.9%61.5%
48.98%491.078212,17631.8%63.0%
57.78%451.380013,78564.7%53.6%
54.55%441.289615,02150.0%56.3%
34.09%441.386512,70237.5%32.1%
44.19%431.078911,86737.0%56.3%
56.10%411.187212,49050.0%60.0%
42.50%401.174412,79833.3%46.4%
36.84%381.186713,08729.4%42.9%
45.95%371.185912,51950.0%41.2%
55.88%341.171711,84363.6%41.7%
64.71%341.086413,32268.8%61.1%
43.75%321.475513,22640.0%45.5%
43.33%301.295111,69344.4%41.7%
46.67%301.589412,87737.5%57.1%
63.33%300.980814,27850.0%68.2%
37.93%290.876312,24038.5%37.5%
41.38%291.271311,67945.5%38.9%
44.83%291.271612,14845.5%44.4%
67.86%281.092813,66970.0%66.7%
53.85%261.291015,28650.0%55.6%
62.50%241.187813,82655.6%66.7%
25.00%241.067411,83922.2%26.7%
40.91%221.083912,84441.7%40.0%
33.33%211.369811,93511.1%50.0%
45.00%200.85628,97438.5%57.1%
63.16%190.969110,96163.6%62.5%
68.42%191.072613,18655.6%80.0%
41.18%171.491112,02037.5%44.4%
58.82%171.492212,45066.7%54.5%
31.25%161.582012,35537.5%25.0%
66.67%151.192712,95650.0%72.7%
60.00%151.187314,01162.5%57.1%
38.46%131.11,00314,99550.0%33.3%
46.15%131.979611,33150.0%42.9%
25.00%121.762112,9790.0%42.9%
54.55%111.387614,68966.7%50.0%
45.45%111.280013,6890.0%55.6%
50.00%101.379512,29040.0%60.0%
66.67%91.194715,4120.0%75.0%
77.78%92.893215,42475.0%80.0%
25.00%82.373011,28625.0%25.0%
37.50%81.262312,19160.0%0.0%
50.00%81.480710,74980.0%0.0%
62.50%85.781312,66075.0%50.0%
42.86%76.066411,83440.0%50.0%
42.86%75.074413,31150.0%40.0%
85.71%71.686813,640100.0%80.0%
42.86%71.357912,93950.0%40.0%
42.86%71.91,12711,20140.0%50.0%
42.86%75.690910,37820.0%100.0%
71.43%76.094613,62250.0%80.0%
16.67%61.258011,73533.3%0.0%
50.00%62.583414,5690.0%60.0%
80.00%52.51,18610,98966.7%100.0%
40.00%51.11,15116,33250.0%33.3%
60.00%50.871813,47650.0%66.7%
80.00%55.91,03017,4450.0%100.0%
0.00%55.167411,2250.0%0.0%
60.00%50.873714,525100.0%50.0%

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Kindred vs Samira - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Samira in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Samira matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Samira's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Kindred do against Samira in the early game?

In the early game, Samira has the advantage against Kindred with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Samira players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kindred do against Samira in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Samira matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Samira matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Samira with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Samira?

The best Kindred build against Samira includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kindred runes against Samira?

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

Does Kindred counter Samira?

Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Samira with a 80.0% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Samira in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Kindred against Samira?

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