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

Kindredvs Taliyah

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

Kindred vs Taliyah is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Kindred wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Taliyah based on 5 games. Kindred holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kindred vs Taliyah 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
Taliyah - 80.0% win rateTaliyah(80.0%)
Kindred - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
80.0% WR
VS
Taliyah vs Kindred matchup - 20.0% win rate
Taliyah
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Taliyah Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Taliyah matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
2.5
CS / min
2.6
1,186
DMG / min
752
10,989
Gold / game
9,602
449
Heal / min
181
579
DMG Mitigated / min
351
0.4
CC / min
1.1
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Kindred vs Taliyah Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Taliyah 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 Taliyah's 20.0%, giving Kindred a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Kindred dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Taliyah players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Taliyah leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Taliyah and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Taliyah 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 Taliyah Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Taliyah in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.5Kindred
2.6Taliyah
Kindred and Taliyah farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
1,186Kindred
752Taliyah
Kindred heavily out-damages Taliyah by 434 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Taliyah 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
10,989Kindred
9,602Taliyah
Kindred generates a commanding 1,387 more gold per game than Taliyah. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Taliyah should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Kindred
1.1Taliyah
Taliyah provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kindred, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Taliyah coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,028Kindred
532Taliyah
Kindred vastly out-sustains Taliyah, healing and mitigating 496 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kindred can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Taliyah is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Taliyah, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kindred Build Against Taliyah

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Taliyah, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Taliyah are The Collector, Kraken Slayer and Mortal Reminder. 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 Taliyah. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Taliyah matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred66.7%
Taliyah early game win rateTaliyah33.3%
Late Game
Kindred
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred100.0%
Taliyah late game win rateTaliyah0.0%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Taliyah. This lopsided early game means Kindred 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 Taliyah. Extended games heavily favor Kindred, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Kindred holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Taliyah players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kindred Runes Against Taliyah

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs TaliyahPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Kindred rune vs TaliyahTriumph - best Kindred rune vs TaliyahLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs TaliyahCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Taliyah
Domination rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs TaliyahDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kindred rune vs TaliyahRelentless Hunter - best Kindred rune vs Taliyah
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Kindred to press their advantage against Taliyah, 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 Taliyah - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Taliyah in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Taliyah matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Taliyah'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 Taliyah in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Taliyah with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Taliyah in the late game?

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

Kindred wins the matchup against Taliyah 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 Taliyah?

The best Kindred build against Taliyah includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Mortal Reminder 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 Taliyah?

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

Does Kindred counter Taliyah?

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

How do I play Kindred against Taliyah?

When playing Kindred against Taliyah, 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.