Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Kindredvs Tristana

FMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches3,013,751
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Tristana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Tristana 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 Tristana 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
Kindred - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
60.0% WR
VS
Tristana vs Kindred matchup - 40.0% win rate
Tristana
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Tristana Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Tristana matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
5.9
CS / min
5.6
987
DMG / min
830
16,745
Gold / game
15,201
376
Heal / min
158
483
DMG Mitigated / min
405
0.1
CC / min
0.2
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Kindred vs Tristana Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Tristana 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 Tristana'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 Tristana 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 Tristana leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Tristana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Tristana 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 Tristana Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Tristana in League of Legends

Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Tristana, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Kindred holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.9Kindred
5.6Tristana
Kindred edges out Tristana by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kindred.
Damage
987Kindred
830Tristana
Kindred heavily out-damages Tristana by 157 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Tristana 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
16,745Kindred
15,201Tristana
Kindred generates a commanding 1,544 more gold per game than Tristana. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Tristana should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Kindred
0.2Tristana
Both Kindred and Tristana provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
859Kindred
563Tristana
Kindred vastly out-sustains Tristana, healing and mitigating 296 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kindred can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Tristana is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Tristana, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred100.0%
Tristana early game win rateTristana0.0%
Late Game
Kindred
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred50.0%
Tristana late game win rateTristana50.0%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Tristana. 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 Tristana. 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. Tristana players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kindred Runes Against Tristana

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs TristanaPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs TristanaPresence of Mind - best Kindred rune vs TristanaLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs TristanaCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Tristana
Domination rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs TristanaDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kindred rune vs TristanaUltimate Hunter - best Kindred rune vs Tristana
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Kindred to press their advantage against Tristana, 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
47.71%1531.277213,13339.4%54.0%
41.18%1531.184512,22640.0%42.6%
53.02%1491.177012,41154.4%51.9%
43.84%1461.179012,88835.0%50.0%
45.45%1431.181312,78143.8%46.8%
49.60%1251.184413,34443.6%54.3%
43.44%1221.274313,83939.6%46.4%
49.52%1051.177412,61950.9%48.0%
45.19%1041.180712,66254.4%37.9%
47.12%1041.176212,94750.0%45.0%
44.71%851.479013,54750.0%41.5%
38.82%851.178912,19441.5%36.4%
49.32%731.177713,92557.1%44.4%
62.12%661.081512,87050.0%76.7%
44.26%611.271912,18134.5%53.1%
48.33%601.071612,78754.2%44.4%
44.07%591.182712,88344.4%43.8%
55.17%581.187212,94663.0%48.4%
57.89%571.380613,22550.0%64.5%
52.73%551.282513,54256.5%50.0%
46.30%541.077112,06160.0%34.5%
38.89%540.973511,73650.0%26.9%
43.40%531.174512,44646.1%40.7%
50.00%521.178912,83553.9%46.1%
60.78%511.172812,64456.0%65.4%
52.00%501.187413,26852.6%51.6%
47.73%441.297013,08860.0%37.5%
45.45%441.070610,85547.8%42.9%
59.52%421.380013,51950.0%66.7%
57.50%401.287714,30350.0%62.5%
45.95%371.393514,24536.4%50.0%
50.00%361.285914,55433.3%55.6%
54.55%330.871412,53155.6%53.3%
57.58%330.964911,49955.0%61.5%
56.67%300.988313,45872.7%47.4%
57.14%281.185513,09061.5%53.3%
48.15%271.264812,58953.9%42.9%
60.87%230.993114,31944.4%71.4%
45.00%201.479412,02441.7%50.0%
42.11%191.175513,42450.0%38.5%
52.63%191.01,10614,21075.0%14.3%
44.44%181.075213,08660.0%25.0%
35.29%171.369312,09630.0%42.9%
52.94%171.080512,43633.3%75.0%
37.50%161.277312,53740.0%36.4%
68.75%161.187512,55955.6%85.7%
40.00%151.181012,42450.0%28.6%
33.33%151.081113,1010.0%45.5%
53.33%151.388915,51480.0%40.0%
42.86%141.173311,74157.1%28.6%
53.85%131.492013,06075.0%44.4%
30.77%130.975712,12533.3%28.6%
50.00%120.885010,75037.5%75.0%
18.18%110.957210,4380.0%33.3%
36.36%110.85749,43016.7%60.0%
36.36%111.273211,34550.0%20.0%
54.55%111.068210,99650.0%60.0%
36.36%111.875611,14128.6%50.0%
100.00%101.51,04817,343100.0%100.0%
50.00%101.493115,34533.3%57.1%
40.00%101.271312,3030.0%66.7%
44.44%95.681111,96950.0%40.0%
44.44%91.686412,92533.3%66.7%
33.33%91.677112,26640.0%25.0%
66.67%95.396814,59860.0%75.0%
62.50%81.661113,17175.0%50.0%
57.14%73.961212,700100.0%25.0%
42.86%74.81,11215,94333.3%50.0%
57.14%76.084812,85866.7%50.0%
50.00%61.082613,82150.0%50.0%
50.00%65.764815,184100.0%40.0%
50.00%61.386915,05050.0%50.0%
60.00%55.998716,745100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.21,46014,6320.0%66.7%
60.00%50.970012,88133.3%100.0%

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Kindred vs Tristana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Tristana in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Tristana matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Tristana's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Kindred do against Tristana in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Tristana 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 Tristana in the late game?

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

Kindred wins the matchup against Tristana with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 Tristana?

The best Kindred build against Tristana includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kindred runes against Tristana?

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

Does Kindred counter Tristana?

Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Tristana with a 60.0% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Tristana in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Kindred against Tristana?

When playing Kindred against Tristana, 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.