How to Play Zaun Kindred
A stage-by-stage plan for Zaun Kindred: opener, when to level and roll for Kindred, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 81.8%
- Avg place
- 3.91
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- Fast 9
- Games
- 11
How to level and roll with Zaun Kindred
Fast 9Zaun Kindred is a Fast 9 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1 to find Kindred. At level 9, each shop slot has a 15% chance to be a 5-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 3-5 | 7 | Level | Level to 7 while staying on interest. |
| 4-1 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 but roll only enough to stay healthy — the real roll is on 9. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Save gold | Rebuild gold toward 50 and keep your HP above 40. |
| 5-1 | 9 | Roll down | Level to 9 and roll down for your 5-costs and Kindred 2-star. |
| 6-1 | 10 | Push level | With a stable board and spare gold, push to 10 for the last legendaries. |
Zaun Kindred early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Zaun Kindred yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Kindred.
Rolling odds for Zaun Kindred
Kindred is easiest to find around level 9. Use the calculator to see your odds of a 2-star for the gold you have.
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Zaun Kindred positioning
A starting board for Zaun Kindred. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Kindred on the back line and put Wukong in front of it.
- Split Kindred and Jinx across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Shyvana, Wukong, and Singed hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Vi and Dr. Mundo in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Zaun Kindred
Strengths
- Average place better than 75% of comps of the same board size
- Two damage threats (Kindred and Warwick) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Highest late-game ceiling once the 5-costs are 2-starred
Weaknesses
- Needs Kindred and Warwick at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Weak until level 9 — you need HP to survive the econ phase
Strategic Tips
Economy
Stay on interest and save your big roll for level 9 at stage 5-1.
Itemization
Build Hand Of Justice, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Jeweled Gauntlet on Kindred.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Zaun Kindred.
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How to play Zaun Kindred – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Zaun Kindred?
Zaun Kindred is a Fast 9 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1 to find Kindred. Corner Kindred on the back line and put Wukong in front of it. Build Hand Of Justice, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Jeweled Gauntlet on Kindred.
When should I roll down for Zaun Kindred?
Roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1. That is when Zaun Kindred finds Kindred and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Kindred?
Roll for Kindred at level 9. At level 9, each shop slot has a 15% chance to be a 5-cost.
Is Zaun Kindred a reroll comp?
No. Zaun Kindred is a Fast 9 comp: level up and roll down at level 9 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
How do you position Zaun Kindred?
Corner Kindred on the back line and put Wukong in front of it. Split Kindred and Jinx across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Shyvana, Wukong, and Singed hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Vi and Dr. Mundo in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Zaun Kindred?
Zaun Kindred has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Kindred.