Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Kindredvs Viego

CMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Viego is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kindred wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Viego based on 49 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 Viego 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 - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
57.1% WR
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Viego vs Kindred matchup - 42.9% win rate
Viego
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Viego Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Viego matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 49
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
1.1
CS / min
0.9
818
DMG / min
753
12,090
Gold / game
12,887
501
Heal / min
450
579
DMG Mitigated / min
869
0.4
CC / min
0.5
56.0%
Early Game WR
44.0%
58.3%
Late Game WR
41.7%

Kindred vs Viego Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Viego matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 49 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Viego's 42.9%, giving Kindred a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Kindred dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Viego 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 Viego leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Viego and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Viego 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 Viego Laning Phase Breakdown

Viego wins the laning phase against Kindred in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Kindred
0.9Viego
Kindred and Viego farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
818Kindred
753Viego
Kindred deals 64 more champion damage per minute than Viego. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Viego choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Kindred's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,090Kindred
12,887Viego
Viego earns 797 more gold per game than Kindred, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Viego slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Kindred
0.5Viego
Both Kindred and Viego 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
1,081Kindred
1,319Viego
Viego vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 238 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Viego can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kindred is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kindred, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kindred Build Against Viego

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Viego, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Viego 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 57.1% win rate across 7 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Viego. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Viego matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
56.0%
+12.0% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred56.0%
Viego early game win rateViego44.0%
Late Game
Kindred
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred58.3%
Viego late game win rateViego41.7%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.0% win rate — a 12.0 percentage point lead over Viego. 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 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Viego. 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. Viego players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kindred Runes Against Viego

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs ViegoPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs ViegoTriumph - best Kindred rune vs ViegoLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs ViegoCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Viego
Domination rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs ViegoDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kindred rune vs ViegoTreasure Hunter - best Kindred rune vs Viego
58.3% WR

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


Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.50%801.080912,78852.8%43.2%
51.72%581.291813,28042.3%59.4%
57.14%491.181812,09056.0%58.3%
47.92%481.177113,14168.4%34.5%
48.94%471.083712,91050.0%48.0%
54.35%461.392513,81652.6%55.6%
46.67%451.185613,36646.7%46.7%
61.54%391.080511,82066.7%55.6%
36.84%381.274812,85644.4%30.0%
48.48%331.180713,45044.4%50.0%
62.96%271.190412,54954.5%68.8%
55.56%271.079011,41746.7%66.7%
59.26%271.180112,88460.0%58.8%
40.00%251.391811,89635.7%45.5%
36.36%221.082411,53510.0%58.3%
52.38%211.080411,75741.7%66.7%
61.90%211.094512,13744.4%75.0%
60.00%201.193412,80266.7%54.5%
50.00%201.279111,60655.6%45.5%
45.00%201.059912,20550.0%41.7%
52.63%191.490414,62575.0%46.7%
36.84%191.279612,52737.5%36.4%
55.56%181.21,04712,82862.5%50.0%
55.56%181.180111,76271.4%45.5%
47.06%171.282913,78642.9%50.0%
41.18%171.187813,35583.3%18.2%
70.59%171.197714,16080.0%66.7%
50.00%161.188511,49122.2%85.7%
37.50%160.85709,56428.6%44.4%
40.00%151.782613,40537.5%42.9%
60.00%151.189715,07966.7%58.3%
66.67%150.86729,57770.0%60.0%
53.85%130.966712,59880.0%37.5%
36.36%110.86609,52628.6%50.0%
27.27%111.41,06114,4940.0%37.5%
81.82%110.71,04712,34066.7%100.0%
54.55%111.482512,03233.3%62.5%
60.00%100.91,00013,47050.0%66.7%
40.00%101.272513,3270.0%57.1%
66.67%91.984912,29050.0%80.0%
12.50%81.467111,59933.3%0.0%
50.00%81.084213,97933.3%60.0%
57.14%70.963611,10680.0%0.0%
42.86%71.073614,77566.7%25.0%
28.57%71.063010,86025.0%33.3%
66.67%61.796816,363100.0%60.0%
50.00%61.385111,77060.0%0.0%
66.67%60.969112,11075.0%50.0%
60.00%52.25558,55233.3%100.0%
20.00%51.284814,84650.0%0.0%
60.00%51.099116,4480.0%60.0%
60.00%51.197214,05150.0%66.7%
80.00%54.51,33719,8810.0%80.0%
40.00%52.36087,96350.0%33.3%
40.00%51.21,19017,444100.0%25.0%
40.00%56.357810,39866.7%0.0%
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Kindred vs Viego - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Viego in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Viego matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Viego's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 49 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Kindred do against Viego in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Viego with a 56.0% win rate versus 44.0%. 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 Viego in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Viego matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Viego matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Viego with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 49 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Viego?

The best Kindred build against Viego includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Lord Dominik's Regards with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 57.1% 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 Viego?

The best Kindred runes against Viego use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 58.3% win rate in the Kindred vs Viego matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kindred counter Viego?

Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Viego with a 57.1% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Viego in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Kindred against Viego?

When playing Kindred against Viego, 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.