Kindred The Eternal Hunters
Separate, but never parted, Kindred represents the twin essences of death. Lamb's bow offers a swift release from the mortal realm for those who accept their fate. Wolf hunts down those who run from their end, delivering violent finality within his crushing jaws. Though interpretations of Kindred's nature vary across Runeterra, every mortal must choose the true face of their death.
Mark of the Kindred
Kindred can mark targets to Hunt. Successfully completing a Hunt permanently empowers Kindred's basic abilities. Every 4 hunts completed also increases Kindred's basic attack range.
Dance of Arrows
Kindred tumbles and shoots up to three arrows at nearby targets.
Cost:- 35
Cooldown:- 9
Range:- 340
Wolf's Frenzy
Wolf enrages and attacks enemies around him. Lamb passively gains stacks by moving and attacking. When fully charged, Lamb's next attack restores health.
Cost:- 40
Cooldown:- 18/
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- 14
Range:- 560
Mounting Dread
Lamb fires a carefully placed shot, slowing the target. If Lamb attacks the target two more times, her third attack instead directs Wolf to pounce on the enemy, savaging them for massive damage.
Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 14/
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- 8
Range:- 500
Lamb's Respite
Lamb grants all living things inside a zone a respite from death. Until the effect ends, nothing can die. At the end, units are healed.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 160/
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- 120
Range:- 500
- Marksman
Patch 26.1 Kindred Changes
Quick overview of Kindred's optimal setup in League of Legends. Kindred's top build includes Slightly Magical Footwear, The Collector, Kraken Slayer, using Press the Attack, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Kindred performs well against Zed, Graves, Lillia but struggles against Udyr, Rammus, Nocturne.
- Kindred's Top Build
- Kindred's Best Runes
- Kindred's Top Matchups
- Kindred's Counters
Kindred's base statistics in League of Legends. Kindred has 595 base health, 65 attack damage, 29 armor, and 30 magic resist. Understanding Kindred's stats is crucial for maximizing Kindred's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Kindred's stats against other champions to see how Kindred ranks.
AP:0
AD:65(3.25 per level)
AS:0(3.5 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:300(35 per level)
Mana Regen:7(0.4 per level)
Health:595(104 per level)
Health Regen:7(0.55 per level)
Armor:29(4.7 per level)
MR:30(1.3 per level)
Speed:325
Attack Range:500(500 per level)
Kindred Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Kindred Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 55.66% win rate in 45 minute games, while performing lowest at 40.48% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Kindred Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Kindred's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 4.7%, Late Game: 53.5%, Objective Control: 47.3%, Supportive Strength: 52.8%, Creep Farming: 16.9%, Damage: 48.8%. These percentile rankings show how Kindred compares to other champions in each category.
Kindred exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Kindred's performance shows a 9.3% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Kindred rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (45.1% win rate), players may struggle to execute Kindred's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (54.4% win rate), Kindred's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Kindred has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Kindred should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (45.1%), Bronze (43.9%), Silver (46.8%), Gold (47.8%), Platinum (47.0%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Kindred's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Kindred an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Kindred
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Zed and Graves
- Optimal rune setup achieves 58.3% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Udyr (25.9% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Kindred into favorable matchups like Zed where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Inspiration rune setup for a $58.3% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Kindred Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Kindred in League of Legends?
Kindred is currently F tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Kindred ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Kindred's win rate?
Kindred has a 47.56% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Kindred's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Kindred?
Champions similar to Kindred include Samira, Graves, and Kayle. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Kindred in League of Legends.
How does Kindred perform during different match durations?
Kindred's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Kindred's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Kindred's performance at different game lengths.