Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Kindredvs Talon

DMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Talon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Talon based on 15 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 Talon 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.

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Talon - 60.0% win rateTalon(60.0%)
Kindred - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
60.0% WR
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Talon vs Kindred matchup - 40.0% win rate
Talon
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Talon Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Talon matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 15
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
1.2
CS / min
0.9
976
DMG / min
896
14,577
Gold / game
14,614
539
Heal / min
387
642
DMG Mitigated / min
810
0.4
CC / min
0.3
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Kindred vs Talon Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Talon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Talon's 40.0%, giving Kindred a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Kindred dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Talon 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 Kindred leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Talon and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Talon 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 Talon Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Talon in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Kindred
0.9Talon
Kindred edges out Talon 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
976Kindred
896Talon
Kindred heavily out-damages Talon by 81 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Talon 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
14,577Kindred
14,614Talon
Kindred and Talon generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 38 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Kindred
0.3Talon
Both Kindred and Talon provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,182Kindred
1,197Talon
Kindred and Talon have comparable sustain profiles, with only 15 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.

Best Kindred Build Against Talon

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Talon, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Talon are The Collector, Kraken Slayer 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Talon. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Talon matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred57.1%
Talon early game win rateTalon42.9%
Late Game
Kindred
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred62.5%
Talon late game win rateTalon37.5%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Talon. 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 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Talon. 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. Talon players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kindred Runes Against Talon

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs TalonPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs TalonTriumph - best Kindred rune vs TalonLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs TalonCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Talon
Domination rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs TalonDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kindred rune vs TalonTreasure Hunter - best Kindred rune vs Talon
100.0% WR

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


Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.56%901.184612,98259.3%48.4%
46.43%841.179012,92934.8%60.5%
48.61%721.183813,08648.6%48.6%
48.53%681.182813,91245.8%50.0%
50.82%611.190012,92853.3%48.4%
60.38%531.177712,92970.8%51.7%
54.72%531.090013,89556.5%53.3%
60.42%481.190113,74447.6%70.4%
60.00%450.986912,51358.3%61.9%
46.67%451.272912,55255.6%40.7%
35.90%391.176911,76940.9%29.4%
41.67%361.287213,60340.0%42.9%
40.00%351.088411,83536.4%46.1%
38.24%341.186813,78033.3%40.9%
50.00%321.070812,36761.5%42.1%
61.29%311.077313,56566.7%56.3%
37.93%291.186314,60440.0%36.8%
51.72%291.182112,54255.6%45.5%
77.78%271.398514,25772.7%81.3%
55.56%271.283113,08672.7%43.8%
51.85%271.386514,82845.5%56.3%
65.38%261.179712,47269.2%61.5%
44.00%251.192914,44950.0%42.1%
37.50%241.065411,84361.5%9.1%
47.83%231.082712,78562.5%40.0%
47.83%231.085912,13146.1%50.0%
47.83%231.179513,67640.0%53.9%
52.38%210.986513,32828.6%64.3%
57.14%211.283813,94470.0%45.5%
21.05%191.170912,60020.0%22.2%
57.89%190.984613,00162.5%54.5%
38.89%181.284713,16545.5%28.6%
43.75%161.172012,75660.0%16.7%
50.00%161.288914,35760.0%33.3%
31.25%161.199914,66240.0%27.3%
40.00%151.185710,71536.4%50.0%
60.00%151.297614,57757.1%62.5%
26.67%151.175212,19736.4%0.0%
64.29%141.174412,39055.6%80.0%
61.54%131.379414,81183.3%42.9%
33.33%121.190513,03728.6%40.0%
75.00%121.182011,83966.7%83.3%
66.67%121.277814,51760.0%71.4%
63.64%111.373811,63766.7%60.0%
72.73%111.296312,80271.4%75.0%
33.33%91.288115,2220.0%50.0%
25.00%81.271710,54616.7%50.0%
25.00%81.583614,2450.0%33.3%
37.50%80.962512,83450.0%33.3%
37.50%81.187612,42640.0%33.3%
57.14%70.882411,25650.0%100.0%
42.86%71.676312,71750.0%40.0%
50.00%61.280713,46033.3%66.7%
16.67%60.882011,75525.0%0.0%
50.00%61.61,14715,5360.0%60.0%
50.00%61.269012,40250.0%50.0%
83.33%61.41,33214,24750.0%100.0%
20.00%51.475413,5020.0%25.0%
40.00%51.397717,73950.0%33.3%
80.00%53.961110,51675.0%100.0%
60.00%51.071512,97850.0%66.7%
20.00%55.21,01614,7330.0%33.3%

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Kindred vs Talon - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Talon in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Talon matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Talon's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kindred do against Talon in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Talon with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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 Talon in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Talon matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Talon matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Talon with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Talon?

The best Kindred build against Talon includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, 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 Talon?

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

Does Kindred counter Talon?

Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Talon with a 60.0% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Talon in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kindred against Talon?

When playing Kindred against Talon, 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.