Twitch - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
3.0%

Twitchvs Kindred

DMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches788,689
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Twitch vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Kindred wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Twitch based on 5 games. Kindred wins the early laning phase while Twitch scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Twitch build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Twitch vs Kindred matchup.

Twitch Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Twitch vs Kindred Matchup?

Kindred wins the Twitch vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
3.1
CS / min
2.8
1,174
DMG / min
1,057
12,730
Gold / game
12,907
217
Heal / min
478
553
DMG Mitigated / min
647
0.3
CC / min
0.3
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Twitch vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Twitch 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 Twitch'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 Twitch outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred needs to press advantages before Twitch reaches their power spikes, while Twitch should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Kindred leads by 354 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred has a strong advantage in this matchup. Twitch 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.

Twitch vs Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown

Twitch wins the laning phase against Kindred in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.1Twitch
2.8Kindred
Twitch 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 Twitch.
Damage
1,174Twitch
1,057Kindred
Twitch heavily out-damages Kindred by 117 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kindred should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Twitch's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,730Twitch
12,907Kindred
Twitch and Kindred generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 178 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Twitch
0.3Kindred
Both Twitch and Kindred provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
770Twitch
1,124Kindred
Kindred vastly out-sustains Twitch, healing and mitigating 354 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kindred can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Twitch is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Twitch, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Twitch Build Against Kindred

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Kindred, providing the mobility and stats Twitch needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Twitch against Kindred are Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth and Statikk Shiv. This combination gives Twitch an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Twitch vs Kindred matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Twitch early game win rateTwitch33.3%
Kindred early game win rateKindred66.7%
Late Game
Twitch
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Twitch late game win rateTwitch50.0%
Kindred late game win rateKindred50.0%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Twitch. 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 Twitch 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 Twitch 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 Twitch Runes Against Kindred

Precision rune tree - Twitch primary runes vs KindredPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Twitch rune vs KindredTriumph - best Twitch rune vs KindredLegend: Alacrity - best Twitch rune vs KindredCut Down - best Twitch rune vs Kindred
Sorcery rune tree - Twitch secondary runes vs KindredSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Twitch rune vs KindredGathering Storm - best Twitch rune vs Kindred
100.0% WR

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


Twitch matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Twitch'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 Twitch build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Twitch matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.87%6656.01,01014,07546.9%50.4%
49.87%3895.789413,34946.5%52.6%
50.84%3565.791513,31745.9%55.4%
53.21%3275.996614,00245.8%59.0%
50.31%3185.583812,87247.9%52.3%
55.60%2505.894813,85452.0%58.0%
49.21%1895.994813,53838.4%58.3%
56.52%1615.995914,46354.5%57.9%
55.48%1465.888813,72450.8%58.8%
52.78%1085.894513,52942.9%61.0%
53.40%1035.686713,07753.1%53.7%
48.96%965.894513,84351.3%47.4%
58.33%965.893113,63962.8%54.7%
56.63%835.91,00014,27960.0%54.2%
41.79%676.11,03414,67122.7%51.1%
43.94%665.791114,11655.6%35.9%
40.00%655.594614,39639.1%40.5%
50.77%655.994514,52465.2%42.9%
47.69%655.286212,53441.9%52.9%
44.83%585.797314,14244.0%45.5%
55.17%586.097613,88453.9%56.3%
54.76%425.393213,80533.3%70.8%
46.15%394.078312,13640.0%50.0%
54.05%376.491413,75650.0%58.8%
44.44%366.11,01214,51340.0%47.6%
35.29%345.986212,91427.8%43.8%
35.48%315.396713,56530.8%38.9%
44.83%293.990812,64246.7%42.9%
44.44%274.874410,86640.0%50.0%
46.15%265.81,03915,29120.0%62.5%
41.67%245.11,05213,32555.6%33.3%
47.83%235.486915,40940.0%50.0%
50.00%205.795713,83860.0%46.7%
40.00%204.975710,64936.4%44.4%
42.11%192.071010,58040.0%44.4%
72.22%184.61,00112,71040.0%84.6%
41.18%174.093314,54950.0%38.5%
64.71%175.490612,71057.1%70.0%
42.86%146.41,23216,35460.0%33.3%
50.00%144.41,11913,76140.0%55.6%
30.77%131.676212,96750.0%14.3%
83.33%125.195713,76375.0%87.5%
18.18%112.585712,87020.0%16.7%
63.64%115.399414,13150.0%71.4%
36.36%115.474011,30520.0%50.0%
45.45%114.873511,83466.7%20.0%
36.36%112.26419,87742.9%25.0%
30.00%105.782114,55750.0%25.0%
30.00%105.51,19015,1060.0%60.0%
40.00%105.999814,3510.0%57.1%
33.33%95.895013,96366.7%16.7%
55.56%95.61,22816,743100.0%50.0%
33.33%91.794314,87820.0%50.0%
44.44%91.68209,16450.0%33.3%
22.22%93.488110,82650.0%0.0%
75.00%81.987514,524100.0%66.7%
50.00%83.185412,3420.0%66.7%
50.00%82.496813,88633.3%60.0%
50.00%81.581912,87350.0%50.0%
62.50%82.072112,81340.0%100.0%
57.14%72.072511,85050.0%60.0%
14.29%71.85019,1480.0%33.3%
33.33%61.268113,3540.0%50.0%
33.33%65.27518,68140.0%0.0%
83.33%65.51,11714,079100.0%80.0%
33.33%62.958111,63650.0%0.0%
66.67%62.268012,22866.7%66.7%
33.33%62.579812,5090.0%66.7%
66.67%61.478016,5270.0%66.7%
50.00%63.01,10515,6560.0%60.0%
66.67%65.494914,05350.0%75.0%
33.33%65.31,14215,1940.0%50.0%
33.33%63.98209,96733.3%33.3%
33.33%62.980011,68333.3%33.3%
16.67%61.26319,3680.0%33.3%
40.00%54.492613,5390.0%100.0%
40.00%54.792413,96050.0%33.3%
40.00%52.186012,94750.0%33.3%
60.00%51.483811,73975.0%0.0%
20.00%56.092710,00933.3%0.0%
100.00%56.398214,586100.0%100.0%
40.00%53.06566,14433.3%50.0%
40.00%53.11,17412,73033.3%50.0%
40.00%52.07209,74433.3%50.0%
80.00%51.464812,72550.0%100.0%
40.00%51.76399,30350.0%0.0%
20.00%52.470810,5190.0%25.0%
20.00%51.285113,4650.0%25.0%
60.00%54.469911,59466.7%50.0%
20.00%52.769314,31350.0%0.0%
20.00%55.288813,5260.0%25.0%
40.00%54.385811,04333.3%50.0%

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Twitch vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Twitch do against Kindred in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Twitch vs Kindred matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Twitch's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Twitch do against Kindred in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Twitch 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 Twitch do against Kindred in the late game?

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

Who wins the Twitch vs Kindred matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Twitch with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Twitch build against Kindred?

The best Twitch build against Kindred includes Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, Statikk Shiv with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Twitch runes against Kindred?

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

Does Twitch counter Kindred?

No, Twitch struggles against Kindred with only a 40.0% win rate. Kindred has the advantage in this matchup. Twitch players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kindred's lead.

How do I play Twitch against Kindred?

When playing Twitch 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.