Skarner - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.1%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Skarnervs Kindred

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

Skarner vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Skarner wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Kindred based on 8 games. Skarner holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Skarner build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Skarner vs Kindred matchup.

Skarner Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Skarner 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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Kindred - 75.0% win rateKindred(75.0%)
Skarner - 75.0% win rate in this matchup
Skarner
75.0% WR
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Kindred vs Skarner matchup - 25.0% win rate
Kindred
25.0% WR

Who Wins the Skarner vs Kindred Matchup?

Skarner wins the Skarner vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Skarner
Matches: 8
75.0%
Win Rate
25.0%
0.5
CS / min
1.5
586
DMG / min
836
13,299
Gold / game
14,245
447
Heal / min
475
2,136
DMG Mitigated / min
589
1.3
CC / min
0.4
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Skarner vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Skarner vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Skarner wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 25.0%, giving Skarner a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Skarner 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 Skarner leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Skarner 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.

Skarner vs Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Skarner in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.5Skarner
1.5Kindred
Kindred significantly out-farms Skarner by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Kindred a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Skarner players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
586Skarner
836Kindred
Kindred heavily out-damages Skarner by 250 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Skarner should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Kindred's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,299Skarner
14,245Kindred
Kindred generates a commanding 946 more gold per game than Skarner. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Skarner should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.3Skarner
0.4Kindred
Skarner brings significantly more crowd control than Kindred, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Skarner far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Kindred should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
2,583Skarner
1,063Kindred
Skarner vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 1,520 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner 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 Skarner Build Against Kindred

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Kindred, providing the mobility and stats Skarner needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Skarner against Kindred are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Heartsteel and Spirit Visage. This combination gives Skarner an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 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 Skarner vs Kindred matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Skarner
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Skarner early game win rateSkarner100.0%
Kindred early game win rateKindred0.0%
Late Game
Skarner
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Skarner late game win rateSkarner66.7%
Kindred late game win rateKindred33.3%

Skarner dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Skarner can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

Skarner 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 Skarner Runes Against Kindred

Precision rune tree - Skarner primary runes vs KindredPrecision
Conqueror - best Skarner rune vs KindredTriumph - best Skarner rune vs KindredLegend: Haste - best Skarner rune vs KindredCut Down - best Skarner rune vs Kindred
Resolve rune tree - Skarner secondary runes vs KindredResolve
Conditioning - best Skarner rune vs KindredOvergrowth - best Skarner rune vs Kindred
100.0% WR

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


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

Skarner 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
71.88%320.863012,22278.6%66.7%
46.43%281.162312,06935.7%57.1%
40.00%250.75499,12150.0%27.3%
37.50%240.944410,16235.7%40.0%
36.36%220.954810,70630.8%44.4%
56.25%162.31,01012,20160.0%54.5%
46.67%150.772810,88828.6%62.5%
42.86%140.672111,10066.7%25.0%
57.14%145.577910,41666.7%50.0%
53.85%131.35799,95040.0%62.5%
23.08%135.26988,29012.5%40.0%
50.00%121.558210,23737.5%75.0%
50.00%125.68419,81533.3%66.7%
63.64%113.184810,62660.0%66.7%
63.64%110.859712,75880.0%50.0%
20.00%103.47949,75414.3%33.3%
20.00%100.664910,07125.0%0.0%
60.00%101.467513,5210.0%60.0%
50.00%101.75349,68440.0%60.0%
70.00%101.568811,16360.0%80.0%
40.00%100.976412,6140.0%66.7%
22.22%91.570910,2470.0%33.3%
44.44%90.663112,870100.0%28.6%
44.44%90.557310,12920.0%75.0%
55.56%90.971812,97666.7%50.0%
66.67%90.671312,33166.7%66.7%
62.50%81.378513,01460.0%66.7%
62.50%84.95659,85660.0%66.7%
75.00%80.774612,837100.0%50.0%
75.00%80.558613,299100.0%66.7%
62.50%81.660310,07060.0%66.7%
42.86%70.854111,23033.3%50.0%
14.29%74.45248,1730.0%25.0%
57.14%70.688114,459100.0%40.0%
42.86%73.069910,83650.0%33.3%
71.43%72.872110,95566.7%75.0%
42.86%70.763912,31050.0%40.0%
33.33%61.068710,70933.3%33.3%
16.67%61.15348,6400.0%25.0%
33.33%60.64628,10940.0%0.0%
16.67%60.764110,73933.3%0.0%
50.00%61.24929,40950.0%50.0%
33.33%63.57879,69166.7%0.0%
50.00%65.566911,15633.3%66.7%
50.00%60.973310,80533.3%66.7%
50.00%60.880810,44166.7%33.3%
20.00%51.05319,5120.0%33.3%
80.00%50.771813,702100.0%75.0%
20.00%51.67059,7370.0%33.3%
60.00%50.753512,705100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.869012,01933.3%50.0%
60.00%56.695713,17650.0%66.7%
40.00%50.869013,323100.0%25.0%
40.00%50.847710,6490.0%50.0%
60.00%51.15626,70566.7%50.0%
20.00%50.96329,3280.0%100.0%
100.00%30.889712,465100.0%100.0%

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Skarner vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Skarner do against Kindred in League of Legends?

Skarner wins the Skarner vs Kindred matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Skarner do against Kindred in the early game?

In the early game, Skarner has the advantage against Kindred with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Skarner players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Skarner do against Kindred in the late game?

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

Who wins the Skarner vs Kindred matchup?

Skarner wins the matchup against Kindred with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Skarner is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Skarner build against Kindred?

The best Skarner build against Kindred includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Heartsteel, Spirit Visage with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Skarner runes against Kindred?

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

Does Skarner counter Kindred?

Yes, Skarner has a favorable matchup against Kindred with a 75.0% win rate. Skarner strongly counters Kindred in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Skarner against Kindred?

When playing Skarner 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.