Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Kindredvs Vayne

BMarksman
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Vayne 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 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.

Compare against an opponent
Vayne - 60.0% win rateVayne(60.0%)
Kindred - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
60.0% WR
VS
Vayne vs Kindred matchup - 40.0% win rate
Vayne
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Vayne Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
4.8
CS / min
3.3
959
DMG / min
771
16,084
Gold / game
14,199
460
Heal / min
256
576
DMG Mitigated / min
554
0.3
CC / min
0.5
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Kindred vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Vayne 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 Vayne'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 Vayne 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 Vayne leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Vayne and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vayne 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 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 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
4.8Kindred
3.3Vayne
Kindred significantly out-farms Vayne by 1.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 22 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Kindred a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Vayne players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
959Kindred
771Vayne
Kindred heavily out-damages Vayne by 188 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
16,084Kindred
14,199Vayne
Kindred generates a commanding 1,885 more gold per game than Vayne. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vayne should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Kindred
0.5Vayne
Both Kindred and Vayne 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
1,036Kindred
810Vayne
Kindred vastly out-sustains Vayne, healing and mitigating 226 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

Berserker's Greaves 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 Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King and Lord Dominik's Regards. 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
Kindred
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred100.0%
Vayne early game win rateVayne0.0%
Late Game
Kindred
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred50.0%
Vayne late game win rateVayne50.0%

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

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

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


Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. 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 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.00%801.182713,84144.1%45.6%
54.17%721.179813,39542.9%61.4%
49.12%571.180812,44942.4%58.3%
43.86%571.078612,23236.7%51.9%
49.06%531.291912,84350.0%48.0%
56.60%531.11,00413,63958.8%55.6%
47.83%461.177412,59948.1%47.4%
50.00%421.074512,94050.0%50.0%
57.14%421.291613,21038.1%76.2%
57.50%401.179612,83257.1%57.9%
40.00%351.375613,0677.1%61.9%
40.63%320.990012,77728.6%50.0%
45.16%311.079412,25858.8%28.6%
43.33%301.189412,90446.1%41.2%
57.14%281.095714,52650.0%62.5%
60.71%281.280612,66160.0%61.5%
44.44%271.372611,65450.0%36.4%
61.54%261.294313,42954.5%66.7%
61.54%261.185513,94672.7%53.3%
38.46%261.186312,92233.3%42.9%
57.69%261.093913,76450.0%64.3%
56.00%251.270012,26569.2%41.7%
44.00%250.986313,81740.0%46.7%
58.33%241.392713,82264.3%50.0%
43.48%231.098013,44333.3%54.5%
52.63%191.288012,91460.0%44.4%
57.89%191.279512,41861.5%50.0%
50.00%181.386412,77563.6%28.6%
33.33%181.31,00514,74780.0%15.4%
41.18%170.989014,03766.7%27.3%
56.25%161.277814,22420.0%72.7%
43.75%160.990113,68040.0%45.5%
50.00%161.291413,85575.0%41.7%
53.33%151.186414,14628.6%75.0%
64.29%141.489113,76655.6%80.0%
38.46%131.283813,50125.0%44.4%
53.85%130.980111,24142.9%66.7%
46.15%131.363011,66750.0%40.0%
53.85%131.892913,62471.4%33.3%
50.00%121.083411,03250.0%50.0%
58.33%121.289713,45950.0%62.5%
58.33%121.257412,69680.0%42.9%
50.00%120.975813,87260.0%42.9%
50.00%121.067011,52950.0%50.0%
33.33%120.859811,11337.5%25.0%
45.45%111.073811,58142.9%50.0%
54.55%111.196215,11875.0%42.9%
66.67%91.193214,054100.0%57.1%
62.50%81.162414,073100.0%50.0%
50.00%80.998114,09775.0%25.0%
71.43%71.71,00717,34366.7%75.0%
42.86%71.179814,2070.0%50.0%
57.14%70.779812,94466.7%50.0%
42.86%71.21,00711,20450.0%33.3%
85.71%71.195015,56666.7%100.0%
57.14%71.358212,74733.3%75.0%
66.67%61.083011,71760.0%100.0%
66.67%61.276911,71980.0%0.0%
50.00%60.984712,59850.0%50.0%
60.00%54.895916,084100.0%50.0%
60.00%54.471913,36033.3%100.0%
40.00%50.887612,55833.3%50.0%
20.00%50.874010,73850.0%0.0%

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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 60.0% win rate compared to Vayne's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

How does Kindred do against Vayne in the early game?

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

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

Kindred wins the matchup against Vayne with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. 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 Vayne?

The best Kindred build against Vayne includes Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, Lord Dominik's Regards with Berserker's Greaves. 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 60.0% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Vayne in lane based on current patch 26.5 data.

How do I play Kindred against Vayne?

When playing Kindred against Vayne, 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.