Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Kindredvs Zaahen

DMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Zaahen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kindred wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Zaahen based on 12 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 Zaahen 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
Zaahen - 75.0% win rateZaahen(75.0%)
Kindred - 75.0% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
75.0% WR
VS
Zaahen vs Kindred matchup - 25.0% win rate
Zaahen
25.0% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Zaahen Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Zaahen matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 12
75.0%
Win Rate
25.0%
1.1
CS / min
1.1
820
DMG / min
757
11,839
Gold / game
11,311
518
Heal / min
658
565
DMG Mitigated / min
1,322
0.3
CC / min
0.8
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
83.3%
Late Game WR
16.7%

Kindred vs Zaahen Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Zaahen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Zaahen's 25.0%, giving Kindred a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Kindred dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zaahen 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 Zaahen leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Zaahen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zaahen 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 Zaahen Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Zaahen in League of Legends

Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Zaahen, 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
1.1Kindred
1.1Zaahen
Kindred and Zaahen farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
820Kindred
757Zaahen
Kindred deals 64 more champion damage per minute than Zaahen. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Zaahen choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Kindred's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,839Kindred
11,311Zaahen
Kindred earns 528 more gold per game than Zaahen, 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
0.3Kindred
0.8Zaahen
Zaahen provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kindred, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Zaahen coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,083Kindred
1,980Zaahen
Zaahen vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 897 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zaahen 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 Zaahen

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Zaahen, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Zaahen are The Collector, Kraken Slayer and Mortal Reminder. This combination gives Kindred an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Zaahen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Zaahen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred66.7%
Zaahen early game win rateZaahen33.3%
Late Game
Kindred
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred83.3%
Zaahen late game win rateZaahen16.7%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Zaahen. 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 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Zaahen. 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. Zaahen players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kindred Runes Against Zaahen

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs ZaahenPrecision
Conqueror - best Kindred rune vs ZaahenTriumph - best Kindred rune vs ZaahenLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs ZaahenCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Zaahen
Domination rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs ZaahenDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kindred rune vs ZaahenTreasure Hunter - best Kindred rune vs Zaahen
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Kindred to press their advantage against Zaahen, 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 Zaahen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Zaahen in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Zaahen matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Zaahen's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kindred do against Zaahen in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Zaahen with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Zaahen in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Zaahen matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to 16.7%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Zaahen matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Zaahen with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Zaahen?

The best Kindred build against Zaahen includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Mortal Reminder with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Zaahen?

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

Does Kindred counter Zaahen?

Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Zaahen with a 75.0% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Zaahen in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kindred against Zaahen?

When playing Kindred against Zaahen, 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.