Qiyanavs Kindred
Qiyana vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Qiyana based on 5 games. Kindred wins the early laning phase while Qiyana scales better into the 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.
Who Wins the Qiyana vs Kindred Matchup?
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, Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Qiyana's 40.0%, giving Kindred a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Qiyana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred needs to press advantages before Qiyana reaches their power spikes, while Qiyana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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. Kindred has a strong advantage in this matchup. Qiyana players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Kindred overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. 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 is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Qiyana holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Qiyana Build Against Kindred
Slightly Magical Footwear 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 Axiom Arc. This combination gives Qiyana an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against 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
Qiyana33.3%
Kindred66.7%Qiyana50.0%Kindred50.0%Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Qiyana. This lopsided early game means Kindred 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.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Kindred has the edge early, but Qiyana gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Qiyana Runes Against Kindred
Inspiration
Domination
The Inspiration and Domination rune setup gives Qiyana the best tools to compete against Kindred in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Qiyana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.14% | 51 | 4.2 | 923 | 12,686 | 45.5% | 41.4% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.4 | 783 | 13,698 | 20.0% | 41.7% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.3 | 874 | 12,843 | 57.1% | 62.5% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 3.1 | 818 | 12,293 | 25.0% | 71.4% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 2.8 | 805 | 13,082 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 5.4 | 790 | 12,104 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.5 | 912 | 11,476 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 6.3 | 844 | 10,795 | 28.6% | 25.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 5.9 | 834 | 12,625 | 25.0% | 85.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.2 | 757 | 11,476 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.2 | 694 | 14,443 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 813 | 15,151 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 742 | 12,304 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 844 | 10,536 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 952 | 13,145 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.2 | 732 | 14,484 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 700 | 11,562 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 893 | 12,016 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 1.0 | 690 | 13,157 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.0 | 764 | 11,010 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.7 | 1,042 | 15,133 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.4 | 848 | 13,776 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.1 | 581 | 9,578 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.7 | 872 | 13,276 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.2 | 741 | 12,495 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.0 | 656 | 11,101 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.5 | 823 | 14,189 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.7 | 827 | 14,639 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.2 | 849 | 15,856 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.2 | 805 | 12,292 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.7 | 1,140 | 13,648 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.5 | 550 | 8,066 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 690 | 11,387 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 960 | 13,021 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 794 | 13,559 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 625 | 11,110 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.2 | 661 | 11,734 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 721 | 14,811 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 500 | 11,147 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 4 | 5.6 | 851 | 12,035 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 1 | 1.6 | 1,718 | 21,971 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 1 | 5.5 | 698 | 12,169 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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Qiyana vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Qiyana do against Kindred in League of Legends?
Kindred wins the Qiyana vs Kindred matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Qiyana's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Qiyana do against Kindred in the early game?
In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Qiyana 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 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?
Kindred wins the matchup against Qiyana with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kindred 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, Axiom Arc with Slightly Magical Footwear. 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 Qiyana runes against Kindred?
The best Qiyana runes against Kindred use the Inspiration primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Qiyana vs Kindred matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Qiyana counter Kindred?
No, Qiyana struggles against Kindred with only a 40.0% win rate. Kindred has the advantage in this matchup. Qiyana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kindred's lead.
How do I play Qiyana against Kindred?
When playing Qiyana against Kindred, play cautiously and avoid Kindred's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Kindred in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.