Zedvs Kindred
Zed vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Kindred wins with a 76.9% win rate (+53.8%) over Zed based on 13 games. Kindred holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Zed build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zed vs Kindred matchup.
Zed Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zed 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.
Kindred(23.1%)Who Wins the Zed vs Kindred Matchup?
Zed vs Kindred Matchup Summary
The Zed vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 76.9% win rate compared to Zed's 23.1%, giving Kindred a 53.8 percentage point advantage. Kindred dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zed players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Kindred leads by 225 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zed 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.
Zed vs Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown
Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Zed, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kindred holds advantages in gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Zed Build Against Kindred
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Kindred, providing the mobility and stats Zed needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zed against Kindred are Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc and Edge of Night. This combination gives Zed 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 Zed 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 Zed vs Kindred matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Zed28.6%Kindred71.4%Zed16.7%Kindred83.3%Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Zed. This lopsided early game means Kindred 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 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Zed. Extended games heavily favor Kindred, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Kindred holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Zed players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Zed Runes Against Kindred
Inspiration
Precision
The Inspiration and Precision rune setup gives Zed the best tools to compete against Kindred in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Zed matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Zed'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 Zed build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.43% | 204 | 6.5 | 1,007 | 13,144 | 52.1% | 54.5% | |
| 51.56% | 192 | 6.5 | 1,013 | 13,000 | 62.5% | 42.3% | |
| 47.90% | 167 | 6.4 | 920 | 12,412 | 46.9% | 48.8% | |
| 50.00% | 138 | 6.2 | 1,045 | 12,852 | 54.4% | 46.9% | |
| 59.02% | 122 | 6.6 | 1,190 | 13,820 | 54.9% | 62.0% | |
| 46.02% | 113 | 6.3 | 941 | 13,015 | 40.5% | 48.7% | |
| 53.27% | 107 | 5.8 | 1,056 | 12,928 | 43.9% | 64.0% | |
| 63.11% | 103 | 6.5 | 1,031 | 13,287 | 64.1% | 62.5% | |
| 45.10% | 102 | 6.0 | 952 | 13,653 | 42.9% | 46.3% | |
| 45.92% | 98 | 6.4 | 1,001 | 12,523 | 46.3% | 45.6% | |
| 48.45% | 97 | 6.3 | 982 | 12,859 | 44.2% | 51.9% | |
| 56.25% | 96 | 6.0 | 960 | 12,701 | 59.0% | 54.4% | |
| 54.17% | 96 | 6.3 | 969 | 13,444 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 42.55% | 94 | 5.3 | 977 | 13,702 | 36.6% | 47.2% | |
| 57.47% | 87 | 6.3 | 1,029 | 13,271 | 55.0% | 59.6% | |
| 48.81% | 84 | 5.6 | 870 | 12,204 | 47.5% | 50.0% | |
| 41.33% | 75 | 5.9 | 853 | 13,254 | 32.0% | 46.0% | |
| 53.33% | 75 | 5.3 | 997 | 12,362 | 45.7% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 73 | 6.3 | 1,076 | 14,002 | 51.9% | 48.9% | |
| 52.17% | 69 | 6.3 | 1,137 | 12,826 | 55.2% | 50.0% | |
| 47.83% | 69 | 6.2 | 960 | 12,995 | 41.7% | 51.1% | |
| 53.23% | 62 | 6.8 | 1,012 | 13,504 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 62 | 5.4 | 1,046 | 14,634 | 47.4% | 51.2% | |
| 41.94% | 62 | 6.8 | 1,071 | 13,478 | 40.7% | 42.9% | |
| 62.90% | 62 | 6.2 | 939 | 12,661 | 65.2% | 61.5% | |
| 37.70% | 61 | 6.0 | 990 | 12,865 | 28.6% | 42.5% | |
| 50.00% | 58 | 6.5 | 1,069 | 13,294 | 52.6% | 48.7% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 6.1 | 961 | 13,112 | 47.8% | 48.5% | |
| 47.27% | 55 | 6.0 | 943 | 12,521 | 43.5% | 50.0% | |
| 41.51% | 53 | 6.0 | 959 | 12,762 | 37.5% | 44.8% | |
| 43.14% | 52 | 6.8 | 990 | 13,465 | 36.4% | 48.3% | |
| 51.92% | 52 | 6.3 | 1,051 | 13,118 | 72.7% | 36.7% | |
| 50.00% | 50 | 6.5 | 943 | 12,212 | 47.8% | 51.9% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 6.5 | 1,139 | 13,952 | 65.0% | 52.0% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 6.5 | 1,141 | 13,430 | 44.4% | 56.0% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 5.8 | 939 | 12,410 | 36.8% | 56.5% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 4.2 | 1,122 | 13,364 | 68.4% | 40.9% | |
| 55.00% | 40 | 6.3 | 1,014 | 13,276 | 47.1% | 60.9% | |
| 57.89% | 38 | 6.5 | 954 | 13,738 | 56.3% | 59.1% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 2.1 | 804 | 11,757 | 47.8% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 32 | 2.6 | 927 | 12,680 | 38.5% | 36.8% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 1.3 | 906 | 16,060 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 33.33% | 30 | 6.3 | 1,038 | 12,285 | 53.9% | 17.6% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 1.6 | 873 | 15,043 | 38.5% | 64.7% | |
| 62.07% | 29 | 1.3 | 962 | 15,195 | 77.8% | 55.0% | |
| 68.97% | 29 | 6.5 | 978 | 12,643 | 80.0% | 63.2% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 6.1 | 900 | 11,981 | 46.7% | 61.5% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 2.0 | 872 | 13,930 | 50.0% | 52.9% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 1.7 | 900 | 14,571 | 54.5% | 43.8% | |
| 36.00% | 26 | 1.5 | 848 | 12,610 | 8.3% | 61.5% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 5.2 | 998 | 12,812 | 61.5% | 69.2% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 6.8 | 1,077 | 14,546 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 68.00% | 25 | 6.3 | 1,188 | 12,080 | 66.7% | 69.2% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 5.9 | 1,131 | 13,043 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 6.2 | 991 | 12,640 | 71.4% | 52.9% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 6.4 | 926 | 12,493 | 33.3% | 35.7% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 5.5 | 904 | 13,154 | 54.5% | 33.3% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.7 | 1,119 | 12,183 | 72.7% | 45.5% | |
| 28.57% | 21 | 1.9 | 833 | 12,661 | 40.0% | 18.2% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 4.8 | 914 | 14,000 | 62.5% | 53.9% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 6.0 | 907 | 12,308 | 40.0% | 45.5% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.0 | 925 | 15,989 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 6.5 | 1,107 | 14,898 | 66.7% | 53.9% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 3.7 | 920 | 13,111 | 60.0% | 38.5% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 6.7 | 1,018 | 13,081 | 75.0% | 44.4% | |
| 25.00% | 16 | 6.2 | 930 | 13,877 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 4.9 | 951 | 13,929 | 42.9% | 55.6% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 1.2 | 837 | 13,448 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 3.7 | 847 | 13,003 | 16.7% | 44.4% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 3.5 | 906 | 14,667 | 83.3% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.2 | 860 | 12,775 | 57.1% | 57.1% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.3 | 702 | 11,480 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.5 | 1,064 | 13,563 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.0 | 843 | 11,429 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.2 | 1,027 | 10,556 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.5 | 937 | 13,196 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 1.5 | 853 | 12,966 | 28.6% | 16.7% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 4.1 | 1,046 | 15,307 | 100.0% | 63.6% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.0 | 941 | 14,580 | 20.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.9 | 1,153 | 12,758 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.2 | 912 | 13,389 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.3 | 1,146 | 18,554 | 100.0% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 7.6 | 1,293 | 15,503 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.9 | 1,026 | 14,273 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 2.7 | 928 | 13,888 | 40.0% | 16.7% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.9 | 822 | 13,228 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.1 | 925 | 14,253 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 90.00% | 10 | 2.0 | 852 | 15,008 | 85.7% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 797 | 14,800 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 930 | 12,612 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.3 | 1,143 | 13,117 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.6 | 818 | 10,895 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 5.8 | 1,079 | 12,192 | 16.7% | 0.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.7 | 896 | 11,581 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.4 | 1,106 | 13,810 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.6 | 1,010 | 12,735 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.1 | 836 | 13,182 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 4.2 | 1,671 | 13,637 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.6 | 782 | 11,927 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 5.6 | 903 | 12,661 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.8 | 1,074 | 16,091 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.0 | 999 | 14,316 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.4 | 984 | 11,840 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.9 | 818 | 11,461 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.8 | 951 | 16,874 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.6 | 975 | 16,039 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.0 | 1,086 | 14,406 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.4 | 712 | 7,838 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.5 | 1,249 | 13,179 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.4 | 955 | 15,432 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 928 | 14,733 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.1 | 1,159 | 15,875 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 3.1 | 786 | 13,680 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.7 | 929 | 12,622 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 867 | 13,252 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 1,016 | 11,090 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 707 | 11,072 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.7 | 1,088 | 12,213 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 1,091 | 13,023 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 873 | 14,312 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Zed vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Zed do against Kindred in League of Legends?
Kindred wins the Zed vs Kindred matchup with a 76.9% win rate compared to Zed's 23.1%, a 53.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Zed do against Kindred in the early game?
In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Zed with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. Kindred players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Zed do against Kindred in the late game?
In the late game, Kindred takes over the Zed vs Kindred matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to 16.7%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Zed vs Kindred matchup?
Kindred wins the matchup against Zed with a 76.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 53.8 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.
What is the best Zed build against Kindred?
The best Zed build against Kindred includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Axiom Arc, 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 Zed runes against Kindred?
The best Zed runes against Kindred use the Inspiration primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Zed vs Kindred matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Zed counter Kindred?
No, Zed struggles against Kindred with only a 23.1% win rate. Kindred has the advantage in this matchup. Zed players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kindred's lead.
How do I play Zed against Kindred?
When playing Zed 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.