Shyvana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
53.0%
Pick Rate
3.3%

Shyvanavs Kindred

SFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Shyvana vs Kindred is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Shyvana wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Kindred based on 10 games. Shyvana wins the early laning phase while Kindred scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Shyvana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Shyvana vs Kindred matchup.

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Shyvana Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Shyvana 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.

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Shyvana - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Shyvana
50.0% WR
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Kindred vs Shyvana matchup - 50.0% win rate
Kindred
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Shyvana vs Kindred Matchup?

Shyvana wins the Shyvana vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Shyvana
Matches: 10
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.4
CS / min
1.0
678
DMG / min
655
9,607
Gold / game
9,082
359
Heal / min
461
1,324
DMG Mitigated / min
480
0.5
CC / min
0.3
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Shyvana vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Shyvana vs Kindred matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Shyvana wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 50.0%, giving Shyvana a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Shyvana controls the early laning stage, but Kindred outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Shyvana needs to press advantages before Kindred reaches their power spikes, while Kindred should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Shyvana leads by 742 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shyvana has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Kindred's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Shyvana vs Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown

Shyvana wins the laning phase against Kindred in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.4Shyvana
1.0Kindred
Shyvana edges out Kindred by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Shyvana.
Damage
678Shyvana
655Kindred
Damage output is virtually even between Shyvana and Kindred, with only 23 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
9,607Shyvana
9,082Kindred
Shyvana earns 525 more gold per game than Kindred, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Shyvana slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.5Shyvana
0.3Kindred
Both Shyvana and Kindred provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,683Shyvana
941Kindred
Shyvana vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 742 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Shyvana can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kindred is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kindred, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Shyvana Build Against Kindred

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Kindred, providing the mobility and stats Shyvana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Shyvana against Kindred are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Spear of Shojin and Trinity Force. This combination gives Shyvana 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 Shyvana vs Kindred matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Shyvana
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana57.1%
Kindred early game win rateKindred42.9%
Late Game
Kindred
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana33.3%
Kindred late game win rateKindred66.7%

Shyvana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Shyvana can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kindred is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Shyvana. Extended games heavily favor Kindred, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Shyvana must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Kindred reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kindred 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 Shyvana Runes Against Kindred

Precision rune tree - Shyvana primary runes vs KindredPrecision
Press the Attack - best Shyvana rune vs KindredTriumph - best Shyvana rune vs KindredLegend: Haste - best Shyvana rune vs KindredLast Stand - best Shyvana rune vs Kindred
Inspiration rune tree - Shyvana secondary runes vs KindredInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Shyvana rune vs KindredMagical Footwear - best Shyvana rune vs Kindred
50.0% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Shyvana maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Kindred.


Shyvana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Shyvana'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 Shyvana build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Shyvana matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.77%521.281012,56759.1%53.3%
45.45%441.169112,04760.9%28.6%
50.00%381.282513,62164.3%41.7%
48.65%371.285912,50147.1%50.0%
52.78%361.270311,91747.1%57.9%
45.71%351.064411,59142.9%47.6%
68.97%291.175414,57087.5%61.9%
62.07%291.485115,00066.7%60.9%
44.44%271.167812,43372.7%25.0%
45.83%241.063711,00338.5%54.5%
60.87%231.498113,88966.7%57.1%
50.00%201.478812,43957.1%46.1%
55.00%201.667012,44362.5%50.0%
47.37%191.181312,09254.5%37.5%
36.84%190.870510,59944.4%30.0%
88.89%181.285013,086100.0%77.8%
55.56%181.176412,5960.0%76.9%
58.82%171.168111,56966.7%54.5%
25.00%161.674211,09842.9%11.1%
43.75%161.385413,26237.5%50.0%
50.00%161.584114,79666.7%46.1%
53.33%151.265112,25060.0%50.0%
53.33%151.369412,44866.7%44.4%
40.00%151.177611,69433.3%44.4%
53.85%131.394210,17137.5%80.0%
83.33%121.282414,113100.0%75.0%
63.64%111.076511,89366.7%60.0%
63.64%110.876111,14866.7%62.5%
50.00%101.166712,72475.0%33.3%
50.00%102.484313,56675.0%33.3%
50.00%101.688113,31333.3%57.1%
50.00%101.46789,60757.1%33.3%
60.00%101.282513,18860.0%60.0%
55.56%91.399513,61566.7%50.0%
66.67%92.574112,97650.0%71.4%
55.56%91.675315,19233.3%66.7%
37.50%80.86348,43925.0%50.0%
50.00%81.41,05812,28960.0%33.3%
50.00%81.475013,31450.0%50.0%
57.14%70.671911,36575.0%33.3%
42.86%71.21,05416,19533.3%50.0%
42.86%71.268011,93450.0%40.0%
16.67%63.972810,5240.0%25.0%
60.00%52.477715,7620.0%60.0%
80.00%51.31,04913,610100.0%66.7%
20.00%51.363410,9360.0%50.0%
80.00%50.963512,12450.0%100.0%
80.00%51.294111,18266.7%100.0%

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Shyvana vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shyvana do against Kindred in League of Legends?

Shyvana wins the Shyvana vs Kindred matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Shyvana do against Kindred in the early game?

In the early game, Shyvana has the advantage against Kindred with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Shyvana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Shyvana do against Kindred in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Shyvana vs Kindred matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Shyvana vs Kindred matchup?

Shyvana wins the matchup against Kindred with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Shyvana is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Shyvana build against Kindred?

The best Shyvana build against Kindred includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Spear of Shojin, Trinity Force with Gluttonous Greaves. 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 Shyvana runes against Kindred?

The best Shyvana runes against Kindred use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Shyvana vs Kindred matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Shyvana counter Kindred?

Yes, Shyvana has a favorable matchup against Kindred with a 50.0% win rate. Shyvana slightly edges out Kindred in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Shyvana against Kindred?

When playing Shyvana 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.