Kindredvs Sion
Kindred vs Sion is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Sion based on 5 games. Kindred wins the early laning phase while Sion scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kindred vs Sion 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.
Sion(60.0%)Who Wins the Kindred vs Sion Matchup?
Kindred vs Sion Matchup Summary
The Kindred vs Sion matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Sion's 40.0%, giving Kindred a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Sion outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred needs to press advantages before Sion reaches their power spikes, while Sion should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Sion leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Sion and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sion 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 Sion Laning Phase Breakdown
Sion is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Sion holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Kindred Build Against Sion
Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Sion, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Sion are Kraken Slayer, Trinity Force and Lord Dominik's Regards. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Sion. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Sion matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kindred100.0%Sion0.0%Kindred33.3%Sion66.7%Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Sion. This lopsided early game means Kindred can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Sion is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Sion, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Kindred must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Sion reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Sion 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 Sion
Precision
Inspiration
Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Kindred to press their advantage against Sion, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.02% | 87 | 1.0 | 738 | 13,110 | 67.5% | 42.5% | |
| 49.41% | 85 | 1.1 | 878 | 13,287 | 40.0% | 56.0% | |
| 44.58% | 83 | 1.0 | 747 | 12,338 | 43.9% | 45.2% | |
| 48.78% | 82 | 1.1 | 781 | 13,117 | 54.3% | 44.7% | |
| 41.56% | 77 | 1.1 | 797 | 13,861 | 40.7% | 42.0% | |
| 46.67% | 75 | 1.0 | 830 | 13,531 | 44.4% | 48.7% | |
| 42.86% | 63 | 1.0 | 747 | 12,344 | 34.5% | 50.0% | |
| 34.92% | 63 | 1.0 | 743 | 11,480 | 41.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 55 | 1.0 | 779 | 11,621 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 61.11% | 54 | 1.1 | 836 | 13,897 | 60.0% | 61.8% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 0.9 | 699 | 11,857 | 36.0% | 60.9% | |
| 48.89% | 45 | 1.2 | 728 | 12,791 | 59.1% | 39.1% | |
| 44.19% | 43 | 1.1 | 822 | 12,949 | 47.4% | 41.7% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 1.1 | 800 | 13,441 | 60.0% | 40.7% | |
| 50.00% | 40 | 1.1 | 796 | 13,388 | 64.3% | 42.3% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 1.0 | 781 | 13,088 | 68.8% | 52.4% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 1.1 | 814 | 12,478 | 47.4% | 72.2% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 1.1 | 801 | 12,607 | 47.8% | 50.0% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 0.9 | 871 | 12,321 | 63.6% | 27.8% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 1.2 | 798 | 13,918 | 58.3% | 41.2% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.1 | 762 | 13,060 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 1.1 | 784 | 11,754 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 1.2 | 923 | 14,790 | 37.5% | 61.1% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 1.1 | 808 | 13,322 | 71.4% | 33.3% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.4 | 901 | 14,503 | 54.5% | 42.9% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 0.9 | 705 | 12,029 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 1.1 | 826 | 12,012 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 1.2 | 960 | 14,320 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.3 | 906 | 13,154 | 69.2% | 11.1% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.5 | 924 | 12,154 | 57.1% | 41.7% | |
| 21.05% | 19 | 2.0 | 1,111 | 13,896 | 33.3% | 15.4% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.2 | 815 | 13,419 | 80.0% | 53.9% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 0.9 | 642 | 12,064 | 70.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.3 | 794 | 12,586 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.1 | 706 | 10,564 | 55.6% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 0.9 | 757 | 12,166 | 22.2% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.2 | 885 | 14,654 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 0.8 | 759 | 13,131 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 1.4 | 800 | 13,200 | 71.4% | 83.3% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.0 | 756 | 10,017 | 62.5% | 60.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.1 | 645 | 10,529 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.5 | 841 | 11,256 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.0 | 709 | 10,033 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.2 | 701 | 12,181 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.7 | 824 | 14,376 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.3 | 677 | 13,326 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 1.1 | 935 | 13,531 | 85.7% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.0 | 833 | 7,396 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 858 | 14,070 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 735 | 10,960 | 60.0% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.7 | 506 | 11,241 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.1 | 852 | 12,016 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 931 | 10,471 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.0 | 836 | 11,209 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.1 | 780 | 13,461 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 719 | 12,767 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.7 | 650 | 10,943 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.0 | 981 | 14,699 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 531 | 9,684 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 770 | 8,427 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 810 | 8,792 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 673 | 11,319 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.9 | 942 | 13,445 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
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Kindred vs Sion - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kindred do against Sion in League of Legends?
Kindred wins the Kindred vs Sion matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Sion's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Kindred do against Sion in the early game?
In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Sion with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Sion in the late game?
In the late game, Sion takes over the Kindred vs Sion matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Sion scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kindred vs Sion matchup?
Kindred wins the matchup against Sion with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Kindred build against Sion?
The best Kindred build against Sion includes Kraken Slayer, Trinity Force, Lord Dominik's Regards with Berserker's Greaves. 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 Sion?
The best Kindred runes against Sion use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kindred vs Sion matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kindred counter Sion?
Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Sion with a 60.0% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Sion in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.
How do I play Kindred against Sion?
When playing Kindred against Sion, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.