Kindred Counters

The greatest champs out of lane to counter Kindred include Kalista, Kog'Maw, and Xayah. These picks are all good at countering Kindred with decent win rates over 58%. Even if these Kindred counter picks are not used opposite your position, it's not a good idea to take them into these matchups. They will likely win against Kindred.

Yet, if the other team picks either Teemo or Naafiri, Kindred mains should strongly think about choosing them, as they easily beats these selections with win rates over 55% against each ofthem.

Target Kindred's mobility: Kindred relies heavily on her mobility, with her Q and W allowing her to evade and harass opponents. By utilizing crowd control (CC) abilities, you can immobilize Kindred, making it significantly easier for your team to eliminate her from the fight.

Exploit her W: Kindred's skirmishing ability heavily relies on her W's availability. Once she uses it, there's a window of opportunity where she can't use her Q consistently, weakening her offensive power. Capitalize on such moments to engage.

Counter her Ultimate: Although Kindred's Ultimate R can save her from assassinations, it can likewise backfire if used improperly, potentially costing her team a fight or an objective. Punish misuses of her ultimate and turn the tide in your favor.

Limit her early-game marking: Early stacks are crucial for Kindred to succeed in the game. Denying her the opportunity to collect those marks early on can set her back massively and limit her late-game power.

Keep an eye on Objectives: Kindred is highly efficient at soloing the Dragon and can take creative ganking routes using her Q. Be vigilant about these objectives and try to keep them warded to limit Kindred's chances.

Show no mercy if she's behind: If Kindred hasn't managed to secure multiple marks and is lagging in levels, it can be quite detrimental for her. If you strike when she's weak, it limits her ability to return to the game significantly.

Stay grouped when Kindred's ahead: Kindred excels at eliminating isolated targets. If she�s managed to secure an advantage, avoid wandering alone as she can easily capitalize on singled-out enemies. By moving collectively, the chances of her picking off a team member decrease.