Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Kindredvs Vayne

FMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Vayne is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kindred wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Vayne based on 6 games. Vayne 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 Vayne 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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Vayne - 50.0% win rateVayne(50.0%)
Kindred - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
50.0% WR
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Vayne vs Kindred matchup - 50.0% win rate
Vayne
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Vayne Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.6
CS / min
1.9
1,147
DMG / min
891
15,536
Gold / game
14,832
565
Heal / min
307
636
DMG Mitigated / min
501
0.5
CC / min
0.6
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Kindred vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Vayne matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Vayne's 50.0%, giving Kindred a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vayne controls the early laning stage, but Kindred outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vayne 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 sustain, where Kindred leads by 394 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Vayne's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kindred vs Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Vayne in League of Legends

Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Vayne, 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
1.6Kindred
1.9Vayne
Vayne edges out Kindred by 0.4 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 Vayne.
Damage
1,147Kindred
891Vayne
Kindred heavily out-damages Vayne by 256 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vayne 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
15,536Kindred
14,832Vayne
Kindred earns 704 more gold per game than Vayne, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kindred slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.5Kindred
0.6Vayne
Both Kindred and Vayne 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
1,201Kindred
808Vayne
Kindred vastly out-sustains Vayne, healing and mitigating 394 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kindred can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vayne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vayne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kindred Build Against Vayne

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Vayne, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Vayne are The Collector, Trinity Force and Mortal Reminder. This combination gives Kindred an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Vayne matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vayne
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred0.0%
Vayne early game win rateVayne100.0%
Late Game
Kindred
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred60.0%
Vayne late game win rateVayne40.0%

Vayne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Vayne 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Vayne. Extended games heavily favor Kindred, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Vayne must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Kindred reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kindred survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Kindred Runes Against Vayne

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs VaynePrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs VayneTriumph - best Kindred rune vs VayneLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs VayneCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Vayne
Domination rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs VayneDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kindred rune vs VayneTreasure Hunter - best Kindred rune vs Vayne
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Domination secondary combination helps Kindred maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Vayne.


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 Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Vayne in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Vayne matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Vayne's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kindred do against Vayne in the early game?

In the early game, Vayne has the advantage against Kindred with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Vayne players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kindred do against Vayne in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Vayne matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Vayne matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Vayne with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Kindred is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Vayne?

The best Kindred build against Vayne includes The Collector, Trinity Force, Mortal Reminder with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kindred runes against Vayne?

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

Does Kindred counter Vayne?

Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Vayne with a 50.0% win rate. Kindred slightly edges out Vayne in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kindred against Vayne?

When playing Kindred against Vayne, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Vayne. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.