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

Kindredvs Xin Zhao

FMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Xin Zhao is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Xin Zhao based on 45 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 Xin Zhao 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
Xin Zhao - 60.0% win rateXin Zhao(60.0%)
Kindred - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
60.0% WR
VS
Xin Zhao vs Kindred matchup - 40.0% win rate
Xin Zhao
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Xin Zhao Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Xin Zhao matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 45
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
0.9
CS / min
0.7
869
DMG / min
692
12,513
Gold / game
11,261
500
Heal / min
671
577
DMG Mitigated / min
1,106
0.4
CC / min
0.9
58.3%
Early Game WR
41.7%
61.9%
Late Game WR
38.1%

Kindred vs Xin Zhao Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Xin Zhao matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 45 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Xin Zhao'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 Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Xin Zhao and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Xin Zhao in League of Legends

Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Xin Zhao, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kindred holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.9Kindred
0.7Xin Zhao
Kindred and Xin Zhao 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
869Kindred
692Xin Zhao
Kindred heavily out-damages Xin Zhao by 176 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Xin Zhao 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
12,513Kindred
11,261Xin Zhao
Kindred generates a commanding 1,253 more gold per game than Xin Zhao. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Xin Zhao should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Kindred
0.9Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kindred, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Xin Zhao coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,077Kindred
1,777Xin Zhao
Xin Zhao vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 700 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Xin Zhao, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Xin Zhao are The Collector, Kraken Slayer and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Kindred an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Xin Zhao. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Xin Zhao matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred58.3%
Xin Zhao early game win rateXin Zhao41.7%
Late Game
Kindred
61.9%
+23.8% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred61.9%
Xin Zhao late game win rateXin Zhao38.1%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.3% win rate — a 16.7 percentage point lead over Xin Zhao. 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 61.9% win rate — 23.8 points above Xin Zhao. 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. Xin Zhao players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kindred Runes Against Xin Zhao

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs Xin ZhaoPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs Xin ZhaoTriumph - best Kindred rune vs Xin ZhaoLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs Xin ZhaoCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Xin Zhao
Domination rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs Xin ZhaoDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kindred rune vs Xin ZhaoTreasure Hunter - best Kindred rune vs Xin Zhao
55.6% WR

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


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 Xin Zhao - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Xin Zhao in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Xin Zhao's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 45 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kindred do against Xin Zhao in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Xin Zhao with a 58.3% win rate versus 41.7%. 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 Xin Zhao in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Xin Zhao matchup with a 61.9% win rate compared to 38.1%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Xin Zhao matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Xin Zhao with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 45 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Xin Zhao?

The best Kindred build against Xin Zhao includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Infinity Edge with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Xin Zhao?

The best Kindred runes against Xin Zhao use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 55.6% win rate in the Kindred vs Xin Zhao matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kindred counter Xin Zhao?

Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Xin Zhao with a 60.0% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Xin Zhao in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kindred against Xin Zhao?

When playing Kindred against Xin Zhao, 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.