Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Kindredvs Shaco

CMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Shaco is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Kindred wins with a 53.5% win rate (+7.0%) over Shaco based on 86 games. Shaco 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 Shaco 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
Shaco - 53.5% win rateShaco(53.5%)
Kindred - 53.5% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
53.5% WR
VS
Shaco vs Kindred matchup - 46.5% win rate
Shaco
46.5% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Shaco Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Shaco matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 86
53.5%
Win Rate
46.5%
1.2
CS / min
0.8
833
DMG / min
669
14,563
Gold / game
13,090
523
Heal / min
269
610
DMG Mitigated / min
466
0.4
CC / min
0.8
44.4%
Early Game WR
55.6%
57.6%
Late Game WR
42.4%

Kindred vs Shaco Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Shaco matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 86 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 53.5% win rate compared to Shaco's 46.5%, giving Kindred a 7.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Shaco controls the early laning stage, but Kindred outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Shaco 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 Shaco leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Shaco and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Shaco 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 Shaco Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Shaco in League of Legends

Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Shaco, 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
1.2Kindred
0.8Shaco
Kindred edges out Shaco 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
833Kindred
669Shaco
Kindred heavily out-damages Shaco by 164 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Shaco 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
14,563Kindred
13,090Shaco
Kindred generates a commanding 1,474 more gold per game than Shaco. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Shaco should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Kindred
0.8Shaco
Shaco provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kindred, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Shaco coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,133Kindred
735Shaco
Kindred vastly out-sustains Shaco, healing and mitigating 398 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kindred can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Shaco is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Shaco, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kindred Build Against Shaco

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Shaco, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Shaco are The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow and Kraken Slayer. This combination gives Kindred an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Shaco. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Shaco matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Shaco
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred44.4%
Shaco early game win rateShaco55.6%
Late Game
Kindred
57.6%
+15.3% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred57.6%
Shaco late game win rateShaco42.4%

Shaco dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Shaco 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 57.6% win rate — 15.3 points above Shaco. 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: Shaco 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 Shaco

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs ShacoPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs ShacoTriumph - best Kindred rune vs ShacoLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs ShacoCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Shaco
Domination rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs ShacoDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kindred rune vs ShacoTreasure Hunter - best Kindred rune vs Shaco
61.8% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Kindred to press their advantage against Shaco, 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
42.11%1521.177912,35443.1%41.3%
48.67%1501.184113,62147.7%49.4%
45.52%1451.176712,55741.8%48.7%
53.85%1431.175612,38557.8%50.0%
54.23%1421.075212,93150.8%57.1%
45.93%1351.180412,75032.8%57.8%
52.71%1291.274012,70757.1%48.5%
45.83%1201.280512,49848.4%43.1%
56.07%1071.181612,74655.6%56.6%
53.49%861.283314,56344.4%57.6%
45.88%851.078212,05245.0%46.7%
53.75%801.169612,19455.3%52.4%
32.88%731.386213,26840.9%29.4%
45.71%701.080311,57140.0%56.0%
50.72%691.287514,09445.5%53.2%
50.77%651.074911,86340.6%60.6%
57.38%611.279513,81262.5%54.0%
48.15%541.077113,06537.5%52.6%
43.40%531.188513,63241.7%44.8%
49.06%531.181912,25439.1%56.7%
42.31%521.377713,28533.3%47.1%
48.98%491.165111,47057.1%38.1%
59.18%491.176513,88838.9%71.0%
40.43%471.184212,71043.5%37.5%
60.87%461.183313,17768.8%56.7%
60.00%451.083212,91566.7%54.2%
42.22%451.172011,72950.0%36.0%
52.27%441.284311,80648.0%57.9%
47.73%441.169912,08850.0%45.8%
57.14%421.286415,19458.3%56.7%
47.50%401.486513,02145.0%50.0%
33.33%390.873412,51343.8%26.1%
29.41%341.174412,60025.0%31.8%
38.71%311.368512,01628.6%47.1%
46.67%301.079413,16840.0%53.3%
64.29%280.968111,86757.1%71.4%
64.29%281.392213,93666.7%62.5%
50.00%281.393413,18250.0%50.0%
59.26%271.191712,88744.4%66.7%
48.15%270.96149,91041.2%60.0%
64.00%251.068512,21257.1%72.7%
45.00%201.098713,63162.5%33.3%
60.00%201.188213,85466.7%54.5%
36.84%191.672113,6930.0%58.3%
52.63%191.487812,21757.1%50.0%
41.18%171.379713,01633.3%45.5%
41.18%171.674810,80333.3%50.0%
29.41%171.579612,21137.5%22.2%
56.25%161.378911,41750.0%66.7%
53.33%151.285714,64660.0%50.0%
78.57%141.785713,61671.4%85.7%
66.67%121.687814,91575.0%62.5%
58.33%122.585614,17942.9%80.0%
63.64%111.181113,62060.0%66.7%
45.45%114.771113,68350.0%44.4%
45.45%111.61,09010,77637.5%66.7%
54.55%111.588511,95683.3%20.0%
60.00%103.197214,80633.3%71.4%
30.00%102.165510,72820.0%40.0%
50.00%106.084113,49233.3%57.1%
44.44%91.464712,76550.0%40.0%
55.56%91.894511,14333.3%100.0%
33.33%91.158311,41425.0%40.0%
33.33%91.159311,51550.0%0.0%
44.44%91.061113,04933.3%50.0%
66.67%91.994614,62366.7%66.7%
50.00%86.270412,32640.0%66.7%
37.50%81.01,12211,96840.0%33.3%
62.50%85.781312,66075.0%50.0%
14.29%74.760710,28425.0%0.0%
42.86%75.690910,37820.0%100.0%
42.86%76.786416,9150.0%50.0%
33.33%61.988013,98250.0%25.0%
80.00%55.91,03017,4450.0%100.0%
60.00%55.170910,95650.0%66.7%
20.00%51.092013,77633.3%0.0%
60.00%52.81,05712,90766.7%50.0%
60.00%50.965212,010100.0%33.3%
80.00%54.31,05613,937100.0%66.7%
60.00%53.087713,08050.0%66.7%

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Kindred vs Shaco - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Shaco in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Shaco matchup with a 53.5% win rate compared to Shaco's 46.5%, a 7.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 86 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Kindred do against Shaco in the early game?

In the early game, Shaco has the advantage against Kindred with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Shaco players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kindred do against Shaco in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Shaco matchup with a 57.6% win rate compared to 42.4%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Shaco matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Shaco with a 53.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 7.0 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 86 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Shaco?

The best Kindred build against Shaco includes The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow, Kraken Slayer with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Shaco?

The best Kindred runes against Shaco use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 61.8% win rate in the Kindred vs Shaco matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kindred counter Shaco?

Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Shaco with a 53.5% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Shaco in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Kindred against Shaco?

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