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

Kindredvs Zac

CMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Zac is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Zac based on 10 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 Zac 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
60.0% WR
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Zac vs Kindred matchup - 40.0% win rate
Zac
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Zac Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Zac matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 10
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
0.9
CS / min
0.8
1,000
DMG / min
477
13,470
Gold / game
10,513
512
Heal / min
1,641
553
DMG Mitigated / min
1,636
0.5
CC / min
1.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Kindred vs Zac Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Zac matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zac'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 Zac players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Zac leads by 2,212 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Zac and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zac 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 Zac Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Zac in League of Legends

Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Zac, 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
0.8Zac
Kindred and Zac farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
1,000Kindred
477Zac
Kindred heavily out-damages Zac by 523 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zac 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
13,470Kindred
10,513Zac
Kindred generates a commanding 2,957 more gold per game than Zac. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zac should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Kindred
1.3Zac
Zac brings significantly more crowd control than Kindred, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Zac far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Kindred should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,065Kindred
3,277Zac
Zac vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 2,212 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac 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 Zac

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Zac, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Zac 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 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Zac. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Zac matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred50.0%
Zac early game win rateZac50.0%
Late Game
Kindred
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred66.7%
Zac late game win rateZac33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kindred and Zac, with Kindred holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Kindred is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Zac. 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. Zac players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kindred Runes Against Zac

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs ZacPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs ZacTriumph - best Kindred rune vs ZacLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs ZacCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Zac
Inspiration rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs ZacInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Kindred rune vs ZacMagical Footwear - best Kindred rune vs Zac
80.0% WR

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

How does Kindred do against Zac in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Zac matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zac's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Kindred do against Zac in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Zac with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Zac in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Zac matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Zac matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Zac with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Zac?

The best Kindred build against Zac includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Lord Dominik's Regards with Berserker's Greaves. 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 Zac?

The best Kindred runes against Zac use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Kindred vs Zac matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kindred counter Zac?

Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Zac with a 60.0% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Zac in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Kindred against Zac?

When playing Kindred against Zac, 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.