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
Kindred
VS
Champion 2
Skarner
vs

47.2%
Kindred win rate vs Skarner
Skarner has the edge
106
Games Analyzed
47.2%
Kindred WR
52.8%
Skarner WR
-226
Avg Gold Diff @15
Kindred
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesPress the Attack / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Skarner
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Kindred
Level 3
Skarner
Level 3
Skarner
Level 6
Skarner
1 item
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.
Mixed Resistances
Kindred deals AD damage while Skarner deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Kindred has range advantage. Skarner 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 Kindred's Weakness
Kindred's main weakness: Mark RNG, invades, R can save enemies too. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Kindred Win Condition
Stack marks for range, R saves team, kite in fights
Skarner Win Condition
R suppress and drag carry into team, tanky engage
Recommended Items
Kindred
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game
Skarner
Iceborn Gauntlet
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Kindred's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Kindred's sustain/autos
Kindred's Worst Matchups
Skarner's Worst Matchups
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