Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 21Updated 10/28/2026, 4:35:15 AM
Confidence: Medium-7.1% vs 50%21 games
Lane phases
AI heuristicLevels 1–2
Samira edge
Samira has stronger early trades — respect all-ins.
Levels 3–5
Samira edge
Kindred needs to play safe until item spikes.
Level 6+
Samira edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Samira edge
If Kindred reaches items, teamfights can neutralize the lane loser.
Why?
AI heuristicHard
- Sample win rate for Kindred is 42.9% in this matchup.
- Samira statistically wins more often in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Hard matchup for Kindred into Samira — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Give up early shove if Samira can all-in you.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't overstay for a plate when behind.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Kindred page (Jungle): Press the Attack Build · 46.9% WR · 98 games
Skill order: W › Q › E
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 160Updated 10/22/2026, 1:02:15 PM