Win Rate
47.5%
Pick Rate
1.4%
Kindredvs Talon
Patch26.17
Matches231,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 28, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Kindred vs Talon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Kindred wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Talon based on 13 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.
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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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Kindred
53.9% WR
VS
Talon
46.1% WR
Who Wins the Kindred vs Talon Matchup?
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 13
53.9%
46.1%
1.3
0.8
1,146
843
15,879
13,868
567
450
648
698
0.5
0.3
60.0%
40.0%
50.0%
50.0%
Kindred vs Talon Matchup Summary
The Kindred vs Talon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Talon's 46.1%, giving Kindred a 7.7 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 is favored during the laning phase against Talon, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Kindred holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
1.3Kindred
0.8Talon
Kindred edges out Talon by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kindred.Damage
1,146Kindred
843Talon
Kindred heavily out-damages Talon by 304 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
15,879Kindred
13,868Talon
Kindred generates a commanding 2,011 more gold per game than Talon. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Talon should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.Utility
0.5Kindred
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
1,215Kindred
1,148Talon
Kindred heals and mitigates 67 more damage per minute than Talon, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Kindred to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Talon.Best Kindred Build Against Talon
Gluttonous 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing 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
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Early Game
Kindred
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kindred60.0%
Talon40.0%♕
Late Game
Kindred
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kindred50.0%Talon50.0%Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 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.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Kindred at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Talon. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
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
Domination
33.3% 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 26.17. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.83% | 29 | 1.1 | 791 | 13,803 | 53.3% | 35.7% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 1.0 | 747 | 11,896 | 56.3% | 33.3% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 1.1 | 696 | 11,978 | 9.1% | 66.7% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 1.4 | 791 | 13,423 | 64.3% | 20.0% | |
| 69.57% | 23 | 1.0 | 782 | 11,773 | 73.3% | 62.5% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.2 | 761 | 12,775 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 1.3 | 652 | 13,174 | 25.0% | 38.5% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 1.0 | 800 | 13,235 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.1 | 880 | 13,571 | 44.4% | 70.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.2 | 659 | 11,799 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.2 | 661 | 13,448 | 12.5% | 70.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.1 | 785 | 12,786 | 55.6% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 0.8 | 797 | 11,995 | 45.5% | 57.1% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 1.2 | 815 | 13,233 | 16.7% | 33.3% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 0.9 | 838 | 13,032 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.4 | 832 | 13,467 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 1.2 | 786 | 13,379 | 16.7% | 37.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.3 | 1,146 | 15,879 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.1 | 731 | 11,669 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.1 | 948 | 14,644 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 0.9 | 747 | 11,690 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 714 | 10,532 | 62.5% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 836 | 14,230 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 800 | 13,048 | 60.0% | 20.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.1 | 686 | 12,484 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 0.8 | 852 | 12,708 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.0 | 652 | 9,392 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.2 | 744 | 14,287 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.0 | 785 | 14,707 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.2 | 1,063 | 15,052 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.1 | 788 | 13,262 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 732 | 14,387 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 613 | 10,561 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.0 | 934 | 11,418 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.5 | 827 | 9,966 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.3 | 831 | 16,434 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.0 | 735 | 13,561 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.2 | 807 | 13,848 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 697 | 14,411 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 676 | 10,013 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 858 | 14,791 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 589 | 12,593 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 834 | 11,139 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 4 | 0.5 | 572 | 8,638 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 3 | 0.5 | 629 | 9,210 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
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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 53.9% win rate compared to Talon's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Kindred do against Talon in the early game?
In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Talon with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Talon in the late game?
In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Talon 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 Talon matchup?
Kindred wins the matchup against Talon with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 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 Gluttonous Greaves. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 33.3% 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 53.9% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Talon in lane based on current patch 26.17 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.
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