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3 CostBest Kindred build for TFT Set 4 with 65.4% top 4 rate. Top items: Thief's Gloves, Adaptive Helm, and Void Staff. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 4 Kindred builds: Hextech Gunblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth (65.38% top four rate, +17.29% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, Hand Of Justice (50.00% top four rate, +1.91% difference); Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet, Giant Slayer (43.75% top four rate, -4.34% difference)
Kindred Component Priority Order in Set 4
When playing Kindred in TFT Set 4, prioritize collecting Tear of the Goddess, Needlessly Large Rod, Sparring Gloves from the carousel and item drops. Recurve Bow and B.F. Sword 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?
Tear of the Goddess is the 1st priority component for Kindred, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Adaptive Helm, Void Staff, Spear of Shojin, which are core items for maximizing Kindred's effectiveness.
Needlessly Large Rod is the 2nd priority component for Kindred, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Hextech Gunblade, Rabadon's Deathcap, Jeweled Gauntlet, which are core items for maximizing Kindred's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 3rd priority component for Kindred, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Jeweled Gauntlet, Hand Of Justice, which are core items for maximizing Kindred's effectiveness.
Kindred Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Tear of the Goddess on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Kindred's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Tear of the Goddess or Needlessly Large Rod 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 4
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Kindred Itemization in Set 4
Kindred's best item build provides +17.3% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.
3 out of 5 builds show negative performance compared to base rate, indicating poor item synergy.
Kindred is a 3-cost unit that can serve as either a primary carry or support depending on your composition.
Kindred Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Kindred itemization in TFT Set 4 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Kindred has a base top four rate of 48.1%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Kindred item build achieves a 65.4% top four rate, representing a +17.3% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 3 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Kindred achieves 43.9% top four rate (-4.2% vs base) with 4.45 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Kindred achieves a 14.2% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.
✓When to Itemize Kindred
- When you find Kindred early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Kindred's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Kindred
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Kindred Items in TFT Set 4
The best Kindred item is Thief's Gloves with a 53.99% win rate (+5.90% vs base), 15.95% first place rate, and 2.63% pick rate. The most popular is Jeweled Gauntlet with a 11.20% pick rate and 41.61% win rate. Void Staff has the highest first place rate at 16.13%. The top three Kindred items are Thief's Gloves, Adaptive Helm, and Void Staff.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B | 53.99% | +5.90% | 15.95% | 2.63% | 213 | ||
  | A | 52.36% | +4.27% | 16.10% | 2.62% | 212 | ||
 | B | 46.88% | -1.22% | 16.13% | 3.16% | 256 | ||
| 4 |   | B | 46.73% | -1.36% | 15.46% | 4.15% | 336 | |
| 5 | | B | 46.43% | -1.66% | 15.39% | 4.50% | 364 | |
| 6 |  | B | 46.28% | -1.81% | 14.57% | 7.99% | 646 | |
| 7 | | B | 44.91% | -3.18% | 14.72% | 3.28% | 265 | |
| 8 | | B | 42.93% | -5.16% | 14.41% | 7.34% | 594 | |
| 9 | | B | 42.70% | -5.39% | 14.38% | 3.39% | 274 | |
| 10 | | B | 41.61% | -6.48% | 14.16% | 11.20% | 906 | |
| 11 | | B | 40.44% | -7.65% | 14.71% | 2.26% | 183 | |
| 12 | | B | 36.53% | -11.56% | 13.96% | 2.71% | 219 | |
| 13 | | B | 35.86% | -12.23% | 13.56% | 7.52% | 608 |
Best Kindred Artifact Items in TFT Set 4
The best Kindred artifact item is Fishbones with a 80.00% win rate (+31.91% vs base), 18.53% first place rate, and 0.12% pick rate. The most popular is Lich Bane with a 0.59% pick rate and 47.92% win rate. Mittens has the highest first place rate at 23.21%. The top three Kindred artifact items are Fishbones, Wit's End, and Mittens.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 80.00% | +31.91% | 18.53% | 0.12% | 10 | ||
| A | 75.00% | +26.91% | 20.57% | 0.15% | 12 | ||
| A | 75.00% | +26.91% | 23.21% | 0.15% | 12 | ||
| 4 | A | 68.97% | +20.88% | 19.81% | 0.36% | 29 | |
| 5 | A | 68.75% | +20.66% | 18.73% | 0.20% | 16 | |
| 6 | A | 56.25% | +8.16% | 19.61% | 0.20% | 16 | |
| 7 | A | 52.63% | +4.54% | 19.60% | 0.23% | 19 | |
| 8 | A | 48.39% | +0.30% | 18.97% | 0.38% | 31 | |
| 9 | A | 47.92% | -0.17% | 19.92% | 0.59% | 48 | |
| 10 | A | 45.45% | -2.64% | 18.62% | 0.27% | 22 | |
| 11 | A | 41.67% | -6.42% | 18.57% | 0.15% | 12 | |
| 12 | A | 14.29% | -33.80% | 17.83% | 0.17% | 14 |
Best Kindred Radiant Items in TFT Set 4
The best Kindred radiant item is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 63.64% win rate (+15.55% vs base), 15.57% first place rate, and 0.14% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Nashor's Tooth with a 0.22% pick rate and 33.33% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 19.22%. The top three Kindred radiant items are Radiant Thief's Gloves, Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet, and Radiant Blue Buff.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 63.64% | +15.55% | 15.57% | 0.14% | 11 | ||
| B | 53.85% | +5.76% | 17.24% | 0.16% | 13 | ||
| A | 33.33% | -14.76% | 18.54% | 0.15% | 12 | ||
| 4 | A | 33.33% | -14.76% | 19.22% | 0.22% | 18 |
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Kindred Set 4 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kindred's best build in Set 4?
The best Kindred build in Set 4 is Hextech Gunblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Nashor's Tooth with a 65.38% top four rate, 19.23% first place rate, and 3.65 average placement. This build is picked 0.37% of the time.
What is the best item for Kindred?
The best item for Kindred is Thief's Gloves with a 53.99% win rate. This item is picked 2.63% of the time and has won 115 matches across 213 games.
Which item is most popular on Kindred?
Jeweled Gauntlet is the most popular item on Kindred with a 11.20% pick rate. This item maintains a 41.61% win rate and has been used in 906 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Kindred?
The top 3 items for Kindred are Thief's Gloves, Adaptive Helm, and Void Staff with an average win rate of 51.07%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Kindred item builds have?
The Kindred item builds are based on 5,076 total matches. Thief's Gloves has the most wins with 115 victories.
Should I always build Thief's Gloves on Kindred?
While Thief's Gloves has the highest win rate at 53.99%, the best Kindred build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Thief's Gloves, Adaptive Helm, and Void Staff as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Kindred in TFT Set 4?
The top components to prioritize for Kindred in Set 4 are Tear of the Goddess, Needlessly Large Rod, and Sparring Gloves. These components appear most frequently in Kindred's highest win rate item builds. Tear of the Goddess is the #1 priority component, appearing in 7 of Kindred's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Kindred in TFT?
When playing Kindred in TFT Set 4, prioritize Tear of the Goddess on the first carousel as it builds into Kindred's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Needlessly Large Rod and Sparring Gloves. These components give you the flexibility to build Kindred's optimal items.
Should I itemize Kindred in TFT Set 4?
Kindred is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 4. Kindred's best item build achieves a +17.3% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 48.1%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Kindred a good item holder in TFT Set 4?
Kindred is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 4. With optimal items, Kindred achieves +17.3% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Kindred's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 4?
When properly itemized, Kindred achieves an average top four rate of 43.9% in TFT Set 4, which is -4.2% compared to the base rate of 48.1%. The best Kindred item build reaches 65.4% top four rate with a 3.65 average placement.
What is the best Kindred emblem?
The best Kindred emblem is Slayer Emblem with a 71.43% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.52% of the time and has been used in 42 matches.
What is the top Kindred radiant item?
The top Kindred radiant item is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 63.64% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.14% of the time and has been used in 11 matches.
What is the best Kindred artifact?
The best Kindred artifact is Gold Collector with a 80.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.06% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.