
- Win Rate
- 49.0%
- Pick Rate
- 1.6%
- Ban Rate
- 1.3%
Kindred Jungle Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 2,051
- Lane
- Jungle
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 14, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
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.
Is Kindred Good in Patch 26.20?
Kindred is weak in Patch 26.20: D tier as Jungle — pick it for comfort, not for the meta. Kindred's 49.1% win rate ranks #32 of 47 Jungle champions, and its pick rate ranks #26. That is up 3.8 points from Patch 26.19. Kindred is banned in 1.3% of games and present (picked or banned) in 4.6%.
- Tier
- D
- Win Rate
- 49.0%#32 of 47 Jungle
- Pick Rate
- 1.6%#26 of 47 Jungle
- Ban Rate
- 1.3%
- Win rate change
- +3.8vs Patch 26.19
Win rate over the last patches (Jungle)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Kindred →
Kindred Roles
Kindred goes Jungle in 95% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.
Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.
Patch 26.20 Kindred Changes
Quick overview of Kindred's optimal setup in League of Legends. Kindred's top build includes Gluttonous Greaves, The Collector, Kraken Slayer, using Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Kindred performs well against Rengar, LeeSin, Vi but struggles against Viego, Diana, Shyvana.
Kindred Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Kindred stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- Healing: better than 87% of champions
Weaknesses
- Crowd control: below 81% of champions
- CS: below 80% of champions
- Damage to buildings: below 73% of champions
Kindred ranks in the 25.9 percentile for early game strength, 46.3 percentile for late game scaling, 46.9 percentile for objective control, 43.1 percentile for support strength, 63.0 percentile for creep farming, and 87.0 percentile for damage output.
Kindred demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 52.3% decrease from Iron to Chal tiers. This pattern suggests that Kindred may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Kindred achieves a 52.3% win rate, which gradually declines to 0.0% in Chal. This trend often indicates that Kindred's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (52.3%), Bronze (47.2%), Silver (52.0%), Gold (53.6%), Platinum (52.2%)) suggests that while Kindred can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Kindred's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Kindred is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Kindred, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Kindred at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
Theorycraft Your Next Kindred Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Kindred matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length

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 54.81% win rate in 45 minute games, while performing lowest at 42.16% in 20 minute games. Understanding Kindred Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Kindred Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20
Is Kindred good in Patch 26.20?
Not this patch: Kindred is D tier as Jungle with a 49.1% win rate. That win rate ranks #32 of 47 Jungle champions.
What lane is Kindred played in?
Kindred is a Jungle champion: 95% of ranked games this patch.
How often is Kindred banned?
Kindred is banned in 1.3% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 4.6%.
What is Kindred good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Kindred stands out for Healing (87/100).
Which champions are similar to Kindred?
Champions that play like Kindred: Sivir, Varus, Teemo.







