Rengar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.6%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Rengarvs Kindred

FAssassinFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rengar vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kindred wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Rengar based on 21 games. Kindred wins the early laning phase while Rengar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Rengar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rengar vs Kindred matchup.

Rengar Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rengar 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 - 42.9% win rateKindred(42.9%)
Rengar - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Rengar
42.9% WR
VS
Kindred vs Rengar matchup - 57.1% win rate
Kindred
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Rengar vs Kindred Matchup?

Kindred wins the Rengar vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 21
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
1.0
CS / min
1.2
799
DMG / min
838
14,220
Gold / game
13,944
433
Heal / min
530
612
DMG Mitigated / min
591
0.5
CC / min
0.4
30.0%
Early Game WR
70.0%
54.5%
Late Game WR
45.5%

Rengar vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Rengar vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 21 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Rengar's 42.9%, giving Kindred a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Rengar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred needs to press advantages before Rengar reaches their power spikes, while Rengar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Rengar leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred has a strong advantage in this matchup. Rengar 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.

Rengar vs Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Rengar in League of Legends

Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Rengar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kindred holds advantages in farming, damage and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.0Rengar
1.2Kindred
Rengar and Kindred farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
799Rengar
838Kindred
Kindred deals 40 more champion damage per minute than Rengar. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Rengar choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Kindred's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,220Rengar
13,944Kindred
Rengar and Kindred generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 277 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.5Rengar
0.4Kindred
Both Rengar and Kindred provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,045Rengar
1,121Kindred
Kindred heals and mitigates 76 more damage per minute than Rengar, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Kindred to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Rengar.

Best Rengar Build Against Kindred

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Kindred, providing the mobility and stats Rengar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rengar against Kindred are Profane Hydra, Serpent's Fang and Edge of Night. This combination gives Rengar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Rengar the best chance to compete against Kindred. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Rengar vs Kindred matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Rengar early game win rateRengar30.0%
Kindred early game win rateKindred70.0%
Late Game
Rengar
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Rengar late game win rateRengar54.5%
Kindred late game win rateKindred45.5%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 70.0% win rate — a 40.0 percentage point lead over Rengar. This lopsided early game means Kindred can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Rengar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Rengar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Kindred must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Rengar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Rengar survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Rengar Runes Against Kindred

Domination rune tree - Rengar primary runes vs KindredDomination
Electrocute - best Rengar rune vs KindredSudden Impact - best Rengar rune vs KindredGrisly Mementos - best Rengar rune vs KindredRelentless Hunter - best Rengar rune vs Kindred
Precision rune tree - Rengar secondary runes vs KindredPrecision
Triumph - best Rengar rune vs KindredLegend: Alacrity - best Rengar rune vs Kindred
100.0% WR

The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Rengar the best tools to compete against Kindred in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Rengar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Rengar'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 Rengar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rengar matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.58%831.179313,72350.0%39.0%
42.86%701.073413,85642.9%42.9%
49.28%691.482814,47146.4%51.2%
54.69%641.283913,94048.5%61.3%
50.00%621.287814,57548.1%51.4%
44.26%611.186214,73740.0%47.2%
35.59%591.377213,62544.4%28.1%
44.64%561.185014,44248.1%41.4%
40.00%501.178914,29047.6%34.5%
44.44%451.695713,52552.2%36.4%
48.89%450.975213,17340.0%60.0%
35.71%421.289815,30846.1%31.0%
40.48%421.082014,89150.0%33.3%
47.62%421.189314,28038.9%54.2%
61.11%361.079813,47266.7%57.1%
52.94%341.787914,68561.1%43.8%
48.48%331.374213,65853.3%44.4%
38.71%311.185114,22240.0%37.5%
45.16%310.982712,73047.1%42.9%
58.62%291.175713,70964.3%53.3%
48.28%291.191414,35246.1%50.0%
44.44%271.394614,29535.7%53.9%
37.04%271.489014,97430.8%42.9%
51.85%271.096914,45642.9%61.5%
36.00%251.075912,84546.7%20.0%
20.83%241.879813,4868.3%33.3%
41.67%241.293714,06750.0%33.3%
47.83%231.478513,62044.4%50.0%
45.45%221.375013,92333.3%53.9%
36.36%222.570313,05344.4%30.8%
42.86%211.079914,22030.0%54.5%
47.62%210.971813,48633.3%58.3%
42.86%211.868713,34160.0%27.3%
45.00%201.284414,65150.0%43.8%
68.42%191.01,02115,81640.0%78.6%
57.89%191.389614,14550.0%61.5%
66.67%180.973113,47354.5%85.7%
52.94%173.073311,34771.4%40.0%
58.82%171.193617,07666.7%54.5%
37.50%161.176712,77744.4%28.6%
73.33%151.388913,11372.7%75.0%
61.54%131.173714,57660.0%62.5%
15.38%131.269813,85428.6%0.0%
41.67%121.162712,36957.1%20.0%
25.00%122.466311,4050.0%60.0%
58.33%121.181214,41625.0%75.0%
50.00%122.279812,72537.5%75.0%
54.55%114.681313,95940.0%66.7%
50.00%101.170614,19720.0%80.0%
30.00%103.985813,95850.0%25.0%
44.44%90.91,18216,1170.0%80.0%
44.44%92.770813,28666.7%33.3%
55.56%91.01,00416,6740.0%71.4%
37.50%81.791112,08740.0%33.3%
25.00%84.593513,46525.0%25.0%
42.86%71.21,05415,01050.0%40.0%
14.29%72.652211,74025.0%0.0%
66.67%61.487314,83150.0%75.0%
50.00%60.665312,33333.3%66.7%
83.33%62.275011,79375.0%100.0%
66.67%64.591113,5460.0%80.0%
66.67%61.978211,30975.0%50.0%
20.00%51.83706,62520.0%0.0%
60.00%54.067110,56466.7%50.0%
60.00%50.872213,2250.0%100.0%
20.00%52.16359,15833.3%0.0%
20.00%52.01,04519,0310.0%25.0%
100.00%51.172712,762100.0%100.0%
60.00%52.81,13114,49833.3%100.0%

Get the MetaBot Desktop App

Level up your gameplay with real-time overlays, automatic game detection, and instant stats — all on your desktop.

In-game overlaysAuto game detectionMulti-game supportPersonal dashboard
Download NowFree download
🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

Rengar vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rengar do against Kindred in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Rengar vs Kindred matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Rengar's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 21 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Rengar do against Kindred in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Rengar with a 70.0% win rate versus 30.0%. Kindred players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rengar do against Kindred in the late game?

In the late game, Rengar takes over the Rengar vs Kindred matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Rengar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rengar vs Kindred matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Rengar with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 21 games analyzed.

What is the best Rengar build against Kindred?

The best Rengar build against Kindred includes Profane Hydra, Serpent's Fang, Edge of Night with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 33.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rengar runes against Kindred?

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

Does Rengar counter Kindred?

No, Rengar struggles against Kindred with only a 42.9% win rate. Kindred has the advantage in this matchup. Rengar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kindred's lead.

How do I play Rengar against Kindred?

When playing Rengar 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.