How to Play Brawler Kindred
A stage-by-stage plan for Brawler Kindred: opener, when to level and roll for Kindred, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 30.2%
- Avg place
- 5.94
- 1st place
- 3.7%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 31
How to level and roll with Brawler Kindred
Fast 8Brawler Kindred is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Kindred. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-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 | Roll down | Level to 8 and roll down to find Kindred and the 4-cost core. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Save gold | Stop rolling once the board is stable and rebuild your economy. |
| 5-1 | 9 | Push level | Push to 9 when you have the gold to add a 5-cost or extra trait. |
Brawler Kindred early game and opener
Boards that lead into Brawler Kindred at levels 4 to 7, taken from MetaBot Desktop round data — play the one closest to your shops.
1 games · 100% rounds won · 67% of units carry into the final compRolling odds for Brawler Kindred
Kindred is easiest to find around level 8. Use the calculator to see your odds of a 2-star for the gold you have.
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Brawler Kindred positioning
A starting board for Brawler 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 Tahm Kench in front of it.
- Tahm Kench, Master Yi, and Maokai hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Bel'Veth and Akali 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 Brawler Kindred
Strengths
- Two damage threats (Kindred and Master Yi) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 93% of comps of the same board size
- Needs Kindred and Master Yi at high cost, which can be hard to hit
Strategic Tips
Economy
Stay on interest and save your big roll for level 8 at stage 4-1.
Itemization
Build Guinsoo's Rageblade, Last Whisper, and Kraken's Fury 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 Brawler Kindred.
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How to play Brawler Kindred – FAQ (TFT Set 17)
How do you play Brawler Kindred?
Brawler Kindred is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Kindred. Corner Kindred on the back line and put Tahm Kench in front of it. Build Guinsoo's Rageblade, Last Whisper, and Kraken's Fury on Kindred.
When should I roll down for Brawler Kindred?
Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Brawler Kindred finds Kindred and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Kindred?
Roll for Kindred at level 8. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-cost.
Is Brawler Kindred a reroll comp?
No. Brawler Kindred is a Fast 8 comp: level up and roll down at level 8 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
How do you position Brawler Kindred?
Corner Kindred on the back line and put Tahm Kench in front of it. Tahm Kench, Master Yi, and Maokai hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Bel'Veth and Akali in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Brawler Kindred?
The most common level 6 board that turns into Brawler Kindred is Bel'Veth, Caitlyn, Gragas, Maokai, and Twisted Fate (1 games tracked).