Kindredvs Smolder
Kindred vs Smolder is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Smolder wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Kindred based on 7 games. Smolder 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 Smolder 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.
Smolder(42.9%)Who Wins the Kindred vs Smolder Matchup?
Kindred vs Smolder Matchup Summary
The Kindred vs Smolder matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Smolder wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Kindred's 42.9%, giving Smolder a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Smolder controls the early laning stage, but Kindred outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Smolder 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 Smolder leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Smolder 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 Smolder 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 Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown
Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Smolder holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kindred40.0%Smolder60.0%Kindred50.0%Smolder50.0%Smolder dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Smolder can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Kindred at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Smolder. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Smolder has the edge early, but Kindred 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 Smolder
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Kindred the best tools to compete against Smolder in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60.38% | 106 | 1.1 | 787 | 12,411 | 63.0% | 57.7% | |
| 52.48% | 101 | 1.1 | 763 | 13,060 | 53.7% | 51.7% | |
| 44.55% | 101 | 1.1 | 848 | 13,915 | 42.5% | 45.9% | |
| 41.84% | 98 | 1.0 | 748 | 12,414 | 36.2% | 47.1% | |
| 42.86% | 98 | 1.1 | 839 | 12,849 | 29.6% | 53.7% | |
| 43.75% | 96 | 1.1 | 827 | 12,910 | 41.5% | 45.5% | |
| 50.59% | 85 | 1.1 | 714 | 12,114 | 57.8% | 42.5% | |
| 46.05% | 76 | 1.2 | 812 | 12,689 | 46.1% | 46.0% | |
| 58.57% | 70 | 1.1 | 812 | 12,546 | 56.8% | 60.6% | |
| 44.83% | 58 | 1.0 | 763 | 11,898 | 42.9% | 46.7% | |
| 58.93% | 56 | 1.1 | 700 | 12,358 | 58.6% | 59.3% | |
| 56.60% | 53 | 1.1 | 772 | 14,366 | 42.9% | 61.5% | |
| 48.98% | 49 | 1.0 | 782 | 12,176 | 31.8% | 63.0% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 1.3 | 800 | 13,785 | 64.7% | 53.6% | |
| 54.55% | 44 | 1.2 | 896 | 15,021 | 50.0% | 56.3% | |
| 34.09% | 44 | 1.3 | 865 | 12,702 | 37.5% | 32.1% | |
| 44.19% | 43 | 1.0 | 789 | 11,867 | 37.0% | 56.3% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 1.1 | 872 | 12,490 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.50% | 40 | 1.1 | 744 | 12,798 | 33.3% | 46.4% | |
| 36.84% | 38 | 1.1 | 867 | 13,087 | 29.4% | 42.9% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 1.1 | 859 | 12,519 | 50.0% | 41.2% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 1.1 | 717 | 11,843 | 63.6% | 41.7% | |
| 64.71% | 34 | 1.0 | 864 | 13,322 | 68.8% | 61.1% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 1.4 | 755 | 13,226 | 40.0% | 45.5% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 1.2 | 951 | 11,693 | 44.4% | 41.7% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 1.5 | 894 | 12,877 | 37.5% | 57.1% | |
| 63.33% | 30 | 0.9 | 808 | 14,278 | 50.0% | 68.2% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 0.8 | 763 | 12,240 | 38.5% | 37.5% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 1.2 | 713 | 11,679 | 45.5% | 38.9% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 1.2 | 716 | 12,148 | 45.5% | 44.4% | |
| 67.86% | 28 | 1.0 | 928 | 13,669 | 70.0% | 66.7% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 1.2 | 910 | 15,286 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 1.1 | 878 | 13,826 | 55.6% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 24 | 1.0 | 674 | 11,839 | 22.2% | 26.7% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 1.0 | 839 | 12,844 | 41.7% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 1.3 | 698 | 11,935 | 11.1% | 50.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 0.8 | 562 | 8,974 | 38.5% | 57.1% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 0.9 | 691 | 10,961 | 63.6% | 62.5% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 1.0 | 726 | 13,186 | 55.6% | 80.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 1.4 | 911 | 12,020 | 37.5% | 44.4% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 1.4 | 922 | 12,450 | 66.7% | 54.5% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 1.5 | 820 | 12,355 | 37.5% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 1.1 | 927 | 12,956 | 50.0% | 72.7% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.1 | 873 | 14,011 | 62.5% | 57.1% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.1 | 1,003 | 14,995 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.9 | 796 | 11,331 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 1.7 | 621 | 12,979 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.3 | 876 | 14,689 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.2 | 800 | 13,689 | 0.0% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 795 | 12,290 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.1 | 947 | 15,412 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 2.8 | 932 | 15,424 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 2.3 | 730 | 11,286 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.2 | 623 | 12,191 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.4 | 807 | 10,749 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 813 | 12,660 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.0 | 664 | 11,834 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.0 | 744 | 13,311 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 1.6 | 868 | 13,640 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.3 | 579 | 12,939 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.9 | 1,127 | 11,201 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.6 | 909 | 10,378 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.0 | 946 | 13,622 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.2 | 580 | 11,735 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.5 | 834 | 14,569 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 1,186 | 10,989 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 1,151 | 16,332 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 718 | 13,476 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 1,030 | 17,445 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 674 | 11,225 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 737 | 14,525 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Kindred vs Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kindred do against Smolder in League of Legends?
Smolder wins the Kindred vs Smolder matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Kindred's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Kindred do against Smolder in the early game?
In the early game, Smolder has the advantage against Kindred with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Smolder players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Kindred do against Smolder in the late game?
In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Smolder matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kindred vs Smolder matchup?
Smolder wins the matchup against Kindred with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Smolder is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Kindred build against Smolder?
The best Kindred build against Smolder includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Kindred runes against Smolder?
The best Kindred runes against Smolder use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kindred vs Smolder matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kindred counter Smolder?
No, Kindred struggles against Smolder with only a 42.9% win rate. Smolder has the advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Smolder's lead.
How do I play Kindred against Smolder?
When playing Kindred against Smolder, play cautiously and avoid Smolder's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Smolder in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.