How are champion matchup win rates calculated?

Win rates are calculated from thousands of ranked games in Emerald+ elo on the current patch. Data is sourced from OP.GG and updated regularly.

What does a 55% win rate matchup mean?

A 55% win rate means Champion 1 wins 55 out of every 100 games against Champion 2 in ranked. Anything above 52% is considered a favorable matchup.

Do matchup win rates change every patch?

Yes. Champion buffs, nerfs, item changes, and meta shifts can all affect matchup win rates. Our data updates with each new patch.

Should I always pick the counter champion?

Not necessarily. Comfort and experience on a champion often matter more than counter-picking, especially below Diamond. A 2-3% win rate difference is easily overcome by champion mastery.

What rank is the matchup data from?

All matchup data is sourced from Emerald+ ranked games to ensure the data reflects skilled play. Lower elo matchups can differ significantly.

Patch 26.9 Data

Champion Matchups

Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.

Champion 1

Kayn

Champion 2

Kindred

49.4%

Kayn win rate vs Kindred

Skill matchup — could go either way

1,613

Games Analyzed

49.4%

Kayn WR

50.6%

Kindred WR

-51

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Kindred Level 3

Kayn Level 6

Kayn 1 item

Kayn Form transform

Kindred 4 marks

Kindred 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Mid-Game Showdown

Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.

Armor Rush

Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.

Hit and Run

Kayn needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Kindred's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.

Range Advantage

Kindred has range advantage. Kayn should look for short trades when Kindred uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.

Exploit Kayn's Weakness

Kayn's main weakness: Pre-form weak, wrong form = bad, early invades. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Kayn Win Condition

Transform into assassin or drain tank, wall walk ganks

Kindred Win Condition

Stack marks for range, R saves team, kite in fights

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