Warwick - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.8%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Warwickvs Kindred

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

Warwick vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kindred wins with a 68.8% win rate (+37.5%) over Warwick based on 16 games. Warwick wins the early laning phase while Kindred scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Warwick build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Warwick vs Kindred matchup.

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Warwick Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Warwick 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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Warwick - 31.3% win rate in this matchup
Warwick
31.3% WR
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Kindred vs Warwick matchup - 68.8% win rate
Kindred
68.8% WR

Who Wins the Warwick vs Kindred Matchup?

Kindred wins the Warwick vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 16
31.3%
Win Rate
68.8%
0.7
CS / min
1.1
535
DMG / min
823
10,428
Gold / game
12,042
661
Heal / min
499
1,250
DMG Mitigated / min
577
0.9
CC / min
0.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
20.0%
Late Game WR
80.0%

Warwick vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Warwick vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 68.8% win rate compared to Warwick's 31.3%, giving Kindred a 37.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Warwick controls the early laning stage, but Kindred outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Warwick 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 crowd control, where Warwick leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred has a strong advantage in this matchup. Warwick 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.

Warwick vs Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Warwick in League of Legends

Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Warwick, 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
0.7Warwick
1.1Kindred
Kindred edges out Warwick 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 Kindred.
Damage
535Warwick
823Kindred
Kindred heavily out-damages Warwick by 288 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Warwick 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
10,428Warwick
12,042Kindred
Kindred generates a commanding 1,614 more gold per game than Warwick. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Warwick should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Warwick
0.4Kindred
Warwick provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kindred, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Warwick coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,911Warwick
1,076Kindred
Warwick vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 835 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Warwick 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 Warwick Build Against Kindred

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Kindred, providing the mobility and stats Warwick needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Warwick against Kindred are Blade of The Ruined King, Thornmail and Ravenous Hydra. This combination gives Warwick 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 Warwick vs Kindred matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Warwick
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Warwick early game win rateWarwick50.0%
Kindred early game win rateKindred50.0%
Late Game
Kindred
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Warwick late game win rateWarwick20.0%
Kindred late game win rateKindred80.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Warwick and Kindred, with Warwick holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Kindred is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Warwick. Extended games heavily favor Kindred, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Warwick has the edge early, but Kindred 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 Warwick Runes Against Kindred

Precision rune tree - Warwick primary runes vs KindredPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Warwick rune vs KindredTriumph - best Warwick rune vs KindredLegend: Alacrity - best Warwick rune vs KindredLast Stand - best Warwick rune vs Kindred
Sorcery rune tree - Warwick secondary runes vs KindredSorcery
Celerity - best Warwick rune vs KindredWaterwalking - best Warwick rune vs Kindred
33.3% WR

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


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

Warwick 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
57.89%571.364512,03860.0%56.3%
51.79%561.170311,34666.7%40.6%
50.00%461.062411,97150.0%50.0%
46.51%431.471312,22466.7%35.7%
42.86%421.071712,51366.7%29.6%
61.90%421.159012,64350.0%70.8%
38.46%391.36859,92241.7%33.3%
50.00%381.262612,75135.7%58.3%
31.43%351.060512,42041.7%26.1%
35.29%341.765312,93544.4%32.0%
60.00%300.85119,72159.1%62.5%
62.07%295.280011,16961.5%62.5%
66.67%270.956612,85780.0%58.8%
44.00%251.473612,01454.5%35.7%
24.00%250.853110,59320.0%26.7%
40.00%251.263512,69444.4%37.5%
70.83%240.969112,30777.8%66.7%
65.22%231.065312,93644.4%78.6%
52.38%211.375810,06841.7%66.7%
65.00%200.966313,65166.7%64.3%
45.00%200.869612,83771.4%30.8%
63.16%193.268311,52844.4%80.0%
27.78%180.966912,96925.0%28.6%
64.71%171.474713,89442.9%80.0%
41.18%171.168113,31220.0%50.0%
31.25%160.753510,42850.0%20.0%
53.33%151.677212,67371.4%37.5%
60.00%151.069913,36962.5%57.1%
40.00%151.363211,85933.3%44.4%
42.86%141.376713,59020.0%55.6%
46.15%130.978712,29466.7%40.0%
38.46%131.163911,44740.0%37.5%
33.33%120.969914,317100.0%27.3%
58.33%120.864513,74820.0%85.7%
63.64%113.07339,88480.0%50.0%
40.00%100.970013,830100.0%33.3%
90.00%103.61,0469,78583.3%100.0%
88.89%91.064310,11580.0%100.0%
33.33%93.963810,43740.0%25.0%
22.22%94.25288,46840.0%0.0%
55.56%95.46599,33350.0%66.7%
44.44%94.180013,295100.0%37.5%
44.44%90.863012,57350.0%42.9%
37.50%84.76959,69925.0%50.0%
75.00%81.165514,334100.0%71.4%
37.50%82.35699,75816.7%100.0%
37.50%81.066011,35833.3%40.0%
50.00%86.67409,51050.0%50.0%
71.43%71.482915,247100.0%66.7%
28.57%74.581611,05125.0%33.3%
100.00%72.374215,104100.0%100.0%
66.67%66.47869,60150.0%100.0%
16.67%60.842411,0030.0%25.0%
66.67%61.185012,44566.7%66.7%
50.00%61.350011,3860.0%75.0%
83.33%61.163213,016100.0%66.7%
60.00%50.96969,51266.7%50.0%
60.00%55.086611,5590.0%75.0%
60.00%56.367311,94250.0%66.7%
60.00%56.971611,642100.0%33.3%
60.00%53.282212,029100.0%0.0%
40.00%54.39539,83533.3%50.0%

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Warwick vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Warwick do against Kindred in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Warwick vs Kindred matchup with a 68.8% win rate compared to Warwick's 31.3%, a 37.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Warwick do against Kindred in the early game?

In the early game, Warwick has the advantage against Kindred with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Warwick players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Warwick do against Kindred in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Warwick vs Kindred matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Warwick vs Kindred matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Warwick with a 68.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 37.5 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.

What is the best Warwick build against Kindred?

The best Warwick build against Kindred includes Blade of The Ruined King, Thornmail, Ravenous Hydra with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Warwick runes against Kindred?

The best Warwick runes against Kindred use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Warwick vs Kindred matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Warwick counter Kindred?

No, Warwick struggles against Kindred with only a 31.3% win rate. Kindred has the advantage in this matchup. Warwick players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kindred's lead.

How do I play Warwick against Kindred?

When playing Warwick against Kindred, play cautiously and avoid Kindred's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Kindred has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.