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4 CostBest Kindred build for TFT Set 17 with 60.9% top 4 rate. Top items: Striker's Flail, Hextech Gunblade, and Red Buff. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 17 Kindred builds: Thief's Gloves (60.91% top four rate, +1.43% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Giant Slayer, Kraken's Fury (60.65% top four rate, +1.17% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, Kraken's Fury (59.07% top four rate, -0.41% difference)
Kindred Component Priority Order in Set 17
When playing Kindred in TFT Set 17, prioritize collecting Recurve Bow, B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves from the carousel and item drops. Needlessly Large Rod and Giant's Belt are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Kindred's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Kindred?
Recurve Bow is the 1st priority component for Kindred, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Red Buff, Kraken's Fury, Last Whisper, which are core items for maximizing Kindred's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 2nd priority component for Kindred, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Hextech Gunblade, Giant Slayer, Deathblade, which are core items for maximizing Kindred's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 3rd priority component for Kindred, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Striker's Flail, Last Whisper, Thief's Gloves, which are core items for maximizing Kindred's effectiveness.
Kindred Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Recurve Bow on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Kindred's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Recurve Bow or B.F. Sword to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Kindred's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Kindred in Set 17
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Kindred Itemization in Set 17
Even Kindred's best item build only provides +1.4% improvement, suggesting items have limited impact on this champion.
3 out of 5 builds show negative performance compared to base rate, indicating poor item synergy.
As a 4-cost champion, Kindred has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Kindred Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Kindred itemization in TFT Set 17 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Kindred has a base top four rate of 59.5%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Kindred item build achieves a 60.9% top four rate, representing a +1.4% difference from the base rate. 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 3 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Kindred achieves 59.2% top four rate (-0.3% vs base) with 4.10 average placement.
Itemized Kindred has a 9.6% first place rate, suggesting the champion is better suited for consistent top four finishes rather than winning lobbies outright.
✓When to Itemize Kindred
- When Kindred's perfect items naturally come together
- When your primary carry options aren't hitting
- As a temporary item holder before transitioning to a stronger carry
✗When NOT to Itemize Kindred
- When you have a clear path to a higher-scaling carry
- When the lobby is heavily contesting Kindred
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Best Kindred Items in TFT Set 17
The best Kindred item is Striker's Flail with a 65.09% win rate (+5.61% vs base), 0.00% first place rate, and 4.51% pick rate. The most popular is Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 46.27% pick rate and 56.70% win rate. The top three Kindred items are Striker's Flail, Hextech Gunblade, and Red Buff.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | - | 65.09% | +5.61% | 0.00% | 4.51% | 299 | ||
 | - | 63.36% | +3.88% | 0.00% | 8.80% | 584 | ||
 | - | 61.75% | +2.27% | 0.00% | 21.10% | 1,400 | ||
| 4 |   | - | 64.61% | +5.13% | 0.00% | 2.14% | 142 | |
| 5 | | - | 61.18% | +1.70% | 0.00% | 10.19% | 676 | |
| 6 | | - | 59.71% | +0.23% | 0.00% | 19.94% | 1,323 | |
| 7 | | - | 58.91% | -0.57% | 0.00% | 14.48% | 961 | |
| 8 | | - | 56.70% | -2.78% | 0.00% | 46.27% | 3,070 | |
| 9 | | - | 60.61% | +1.13% | 0.00% | 2.31% | 153 | |
| 10 | | - | 55.93% | -3.55% | 0.00% | 18.03% | 1,196 | |
| 11 |  | - | 50.66% | -8.82% | 0.00% | 2.80% | 186 |
Best Kindred Artifact Items in TFT Set 17
The best Kindred artifact item is Gold Collector with a 63.39% win rate (+3.91% vs base), 0.00% first place rate, and 0.29% pick rate. The most popular is Yasuo's Bladework with a 1.09% pick rate and 56.59% win rate. The top three Kindred artifact items are Gold Collector, Fishbones, and Infinity Force.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 63.39% | +3.91% | 0.00% | 0.29% | 19 | ||
| - | 56.59% | -2.89% | 0.00% | 1.09% | 72 | ||
| - | 59.41% | -0.07% | 0.00% | 0.41% | 27 | ||
| 4 | - | 57.61% | -1.87% | 0.00% | 0.20% | 13 | |
| 5 | - | 54.69% | -4.79% | 0.00% | 0.39% | 26 | |
| 6 | - | 58.03% | -1.45% | 0.00% | 0.17% | 11 | |
| 7 | - | 52.53% | -6.95% | 0.00% | 0.45% | 30 | |
| 8 | - | 49.14% | -10.34% | 0.00% | 0.69% | 46 | |
| 9 | - | 47.18% | -12.30% | 0.00% | 0.48% | 32 | |
| 10 | - | 52.48% | -7.00% | 0.00% | 0.17% | 11 |
Best Kindred Radiant Items in TFT Set 17
The best Kindred radiant item is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 59.73% win rate (+0.25% vs base), 0.00% first place rate, and 0.23% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 0.29% pick rate and 47.48% win rate. The top three Kindred radiant items are Radiant Thief's Gloves, Radiant Giant Slayer, and Radiant Guinsoo's Rageblade.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | 59.73% | +0.25% | 0.00% | 0.23% | 15 | ||
| - | 56.83% | -2.65% | 0.00% | 0.15% | 10 | ||
| - | 47.48% | -12.00% | 0.00% | 0.29% | 19 |
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Kindred Set 17 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kindred's best build in Set 17?
The best Kindred build in TFT Set 17 features Thief's Gloves as core items. This build has a 60.91% win rate and is picked 2.31% of the time. First place rate: 9.32%, avg placement: 4.08.
What is the best item for Kindred?
Striker's Flail is the best item for Kindred with a 65.09% win rate and 4.51% pick rate across 299 matches.
Which item is most popular on Kindred?
Guinsoo's Rageblade is the most popular item on Kindred with a 46.27% pick rate. It has a 56.70% win rate across 3,070 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Kindred?
The top 3 items for Kindred are Striker's Flail, Hextech Gunblade, and Red Buff. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Kindred's kit.
How many matches do the Kindred item builds have?
The Kindred item build data is based on 10,165 matches analyzed in TFT Set 17. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.
Should I always build Striker's Flail on Kindred?
Striker's Flail is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 65.09% win rate on Kindred.
What components should I prioritize for Kindred in TFT Set 17?
Priority components for Kindred are Recurve Bow, B.F. Sword, and Sparring Gloves. These components build into Kindred's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.
What should I pick on carousel for Kindred in TFT?
On carousel for Kindred TFT builds, prioritize Recurve Bow. These components are essential for Kindred's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.
Should I itemize Kindred in TFT Set 17?
Kindred is typically not a primary item holder. Consider putting items on your main carry instead, using Kindred for their traits and utility.
Is Kindred a good item holder in TFT Set 17?
Kindred is not a primary item holder. Items only marginally improve their performance. It's better to use Kindred for their traits and give items to dedicated carries.
What is Kindred's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 17?
Kindred's top 4 rate when itemized is 59.2%. With proper items, Kindred matches the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Kindred emblem?
The best emblem for Kindred is Primordian Emblem with a 60.81% win rate. This emblem activates the Primordian trait on Kindred, providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Kindred radiant item?
The top radiant item for Kindred is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 59.73% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.
What is the best Kindred artifact?
The best artifact for Kindred is Gold Collector with a 63.39% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Kindred's kit.