Qiyana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.2%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Qiyanavs Kindred

FAssassin
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Qiyana vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Qiyana wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kindred based on 5 games. Qiyana holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Qiyana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Qiyana vs Kindred matchup.

Qiyana Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Qiyana 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
Kindred - 60.0% win rateKindred(60.0%)
Qiyana - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Qiyana
60.0% WR
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Kindred vs Qiyana matchup - 40.0% win rate
Kindred
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Qiyana vs Kindred Matchup?

Qiyana wins the Qiyana vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Qiyana
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
0.9
CS / min
1.2
792
DMG / min
770
10,169
Gold / game
8,427
353
Heal / min
463
580
DMG Mitigated / min
497
0.7
CC / min
0.3
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Qiyana vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Qiyana vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Qiyana wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 40.0%, giving Qiyana a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Qiyana dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kindred 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 Qiyana leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Qiyana players can confidently pick into Kindred and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kindred away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Qiyana vs Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown

Qiyana wins the laning phase against Kindred in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.9Qiyana
1.2Kindred
Kindred edges out Qiyana by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Kindred.
Damage
792Qiyana
770Kindred
Damage output is virtually even between Qiyana and Kindred, with only 22 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
10,169Qiyana
8,427Kindred
Qiyana generates a commanding 1,742 more gold per game than Kindred. This substantial economic advantage means Qiyana consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kindred should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Qiyana
0.3Kindred
Qiyana 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 Qiyana coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
933Qiyana
961Kindred
Qiyana and Kindred have comparable sustain profiles, with only 27 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Qiyana Build Against Kindred

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Kindred, providing the mobility and stats Qiyana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Qiyana against Kindred are Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra and Serylda's Grudge. This combination gives Qiyana 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 Kindred. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Qiyana vs Kindred matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Qiyana
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Qiyana early game win rateQiyana66.7%
Kindred early game win rateKindred33.3%
Late Game
Qiyana
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Qiyana late game win rateQiyana50.0%
Kindred late game win rateKindred50.0%

Qiyana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Qiyana can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Qiyana at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Kindred. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Qiyana holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Kindred players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Qiyana Runes Against Kindred

Domination rune tree - Qiyana primary runes vs KindredDomination
Dark Harvest - best Qiyana rune vs KindredSudden Impact - best Qiyana rune vs KindredSixth Sense - best Qiyana rune vs KindredUltimate Hunter - best Qiyana rune vs Kindred
Precision rune tree - Qiyana secondary runes vs KindredPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Qiyana rune vs KindredCoup de Grace - best Qiyana rune vs Kindred
100.0% WR

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


Qiyana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Qiyana'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 Qiyana build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Qiyana matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.33%456.379911,74756.0%50.0%
37.21%436.276612,07344.4%32.0%
48.78%416.187711,85662.5%40.0%
45.00%406.185212,62052.9%39.1%
62.16%376.690013,54761.5%62.5%
48.57%356.688111,45945.5%53.9%
35.29%344.074110,62222.7%58.3%
50.00%326.075511,37642.9%55.6%
56.25%326.272710,95764.3%50.0%
51.85%276.391312,52364.3%38.5%
51.85%276.591011,96937.5%72.7%
50.00%265.971510,00440.0%63.6%
38.46%265.584111,13929.4%55.6%
45.83%244.686511,99642.9%50.0%
59.09%226.079412,30166.7%53.9%
45.45%226.489712,60733.3%53.9%
38.10%214.264710,62941.7%33.3%
52.38%216.284012,48842.9%57.1%
42.86%211.174412,95540.0%45.5%
31.58%195.971710,70833.3%28.6%
31.58%191.169312,64320.0%44.4%
33.33%186.085712,01330.0%37.5%
61.11%185.91,10012,45160.0%62.5%
58.82%175.892412,15363.6%50.0%
58.82%175.994212,14962.5%55.6%
56.25%166.89259,84272.7%20.0%
37.50%161.274813,74680.0%18.2%
62.50%166.192412,72566.7%60.0%
43.75%166.378411,64340.0%50.0%
25.00%166.067911,36233.3%20.0%
43.75%166.71,03412,14660.0%16.7%
50.00%146.294312,50544.4%60.0%
42.86%146.277512,60980.0%22.2%
57.14%141.480514,32533.3%75.0%
64.29%146.798112,48962.5%66.7%
30.77%134.874311,51728.6%33.3%
61.54%132.11,01813,30066.7%57.1%
38.46%136.081212,67933.3%42.9%
23.08%131.070112,71233.3%14.3%
53.85%135.877711,48057.1%50.0%
16.67%126.572111,0800.0%28.6%
25.00%126.074110,9310.0%37.5%
45.45%111.360410,86437.5%66.7%
70.00%101.394917,314100.0%66.7%
60.00%101.187215,45450.0%62.5%
50.00%106.01,07514,77366.7%42.9%
70.00%102.587413,05575.0%66.7%
33.33%92.474412,42860.0%0.0%
77.78%96.31,01112,18960.0%100.0%
66.67%95.995112,11775.0%60.0%
33.33%95.272013,15950.0%28.6%
22.22%90.980314,4010.0%33.3%
55.56%90.975215,45250.0%60.0%
44.44%92.898611,07725.0%60.0%
37.50%81.172614,78850.0%33.3%
75.00%86.51,31015,06360.0%100.0%
37.50%86.891412,78133.3%40.0%
25.00%85.370412,0580.0%50.0%
37.50%80.784110,74840.0%33.3%
71.43%72.566913,88280.0%50.0%
71.43%71.472112,33475.0%66.7%
71.43%73.079412,5650.0%100.0%
71.43%71.388612,56780.0%50.0%
28.57%71.172813,51250.0%20.0%
57.14%73.777911,9120.0%100.0%
33.33%66.31,05912,9900.0%50.0%
33.33%61.290015,90625.0%50.0%
50.00%60.760312,25866.7%33.3%
66.67%67.41,21415,143100.0%33.3%
50.00%65.71,06814,06150.0%50.0%
83.33%61.284013,79850.0%100.0%
20.00%51.270614,9820.0%20.0%
40.00%51.193115,946100.0%25.0%
0.00%52.96659,7450.0%0.0%
60.00%50.979210,16966.7%50.0%
20.00%53.966010,30550.0%0.0%
20.00%52.288011,9860.0%100.0%
20.00%50.89969,9510.0%50.0%
80.00%55.177211,53566.7%100.0%

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Qiyana vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Qiyana do against Kindred in League of Legends?

Qiyana wins the Qiyana vs Kindred matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Qiyana do against Kindred in the early game?

In the early game, Qiyana has the advantage against Kindred with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Qiyana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Qiyana do against Kindred in the late game?

In the late game, Qiyana takes over the Qiyana vs Kindred matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Qiyana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Qiyana vs Kindred matchup?

Qiyana wins the matchup against Kindred with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Qiyana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Qiyana build against Kindred?

The best Qiyana build against Kindred includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra, Serylda's Grudge with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Qiyana runes against Kindred?

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

Does Qiyana counter Kindred?

Yes, Qiyana has a favorable matchup against Kindred with a 60.0% win rate. Qiyana strongly counters Kindred in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Qiyana against Kindred?

When playing Qiyana against Kindred, 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.