Jarvan IVvs Kindred
Jarvan IV vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Jarvan IV wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Kindred based on 22 games. Jarvan IV wins the early laning phase while Kindred scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jarvan IV build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jarvan IV vs Kindred matchup.
Jarvan IV Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jarvan IV performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Who Wins the Jarvan IV vs Kindred Matchup?
Jarvan IV vs Kindred Matchup Summary
The Jarvan IV vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Jarvan IV wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Kindred's 36.4%, giving Jarvan IV a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jarvan IV controls the early laning stage, but Kindred outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jarvan IV needs to press advantages before Kindred reaches their power spikes, while Kindred should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Jarvan IV leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jarvan IV players can confidently pick into Kindred and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kindred away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Jarvan IV vs Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown
Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Jarvan IV, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kindred holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Jarvan IV Build Against Kindred
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Kindred, providing the mobility and stats Jarvan IV needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jarvan IV against Kindred are Sundered Sky, Frozen Heart and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Jarvan IV an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kindred. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Jarvan IV vs Kindred matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Jarvan IV90.0%
Kindred10.0%Jarvan IV41.7%Kindred58.3%Jarvan IV dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 90.0% win rate — a 80.0 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Jarvan IV can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Kindred is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Jarvan IV. Extended games heavily favor Kindred, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Jarvan IV must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Kindred reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kindred survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Jarvan IV Runes Against Kindred
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Jarvan IV to press their advantage against Kindred, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Jarvan IV matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Jarvan IV's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Jarvan IV build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.70% | 108 | 1.0 | 633 | 12,418 | 58.1% | 50.8% | |
| 39.53% | 86 | 1.0 | 671 | 11,347 | 40.5% | 38.8% | |
| 57.97% | 69 | 1.0 | 651 | 12,216 | 69.4% | 45.5% | |
| 52.24% | 67 | 0.9 | 562 | 11,972 | 43.3% | 59.5% | |
| 43.75% | 64 | 0.9 | 609 | 12,183 | 37.5% | 47.5% | |
| 58.33% | 60 | 0.9 | 591 | 11,817 | 61.9% | 56.4% | |
| 43.86% | 57 | 0.9 | 608 | 12,117 | 52.9% | 40.0% | |
| 50.88% | 57 | 0.9 | 546 | 12,006 | 50.0% | 51.5% | |
| 49.06% | 53 | 0.9 | 686 | 12,345 | 65.2% | 36.7% | |
| 50.94% | 53 | 1.0 | 629 | 12,228 | 55.0% | 48.5% | |
| 52.94% | 51 | 0.8 | 609 | 11,685 | 55.6% | 51.5% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 0.8 | 544 | 11,225 | 40.9% | 53.9% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 1.0 | 633 | 11,507 | 55.6% | 43.3% | |
| 59.09% | 44 | 0.9 | 644 | 12,475 | 57.9% | 60.0% | |
| 48.84% | 43 | 0.9 | 591 | 11,978 | 44.4% | 52.0% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 1.1 | 543 | 11,148 | 42.1% | 52.4% | |
| 62.50% | 40 | 1.0 | 671 | 13,059 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 56.41% | 39 | 1.0 | 637 | 11,721 | 64.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 35 | 1.1 | 664 | 10,580 | 38.9% | 47.1% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 1.2 | 697 | 12,857 | 38.5% | 52.4% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 0.9 | 653 | 12,749 | 47.1% | 66.7% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 0.9 | 710 | 12,036 | 53.9% | 57.9% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 0.9 | 659 | 10,199 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 67.74% | 31 | 1.0 | 605 | 12,370 | 76.9% | 61.1% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 0.7 | 592 | 12,109 | 66.7% | 52.6% | |
| 60.00% | 30 | 1.0 | 589 | 10,518 | 76.9% | 47.1% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 0.8 | 528 | 9,714 | 46.7% | 50.0% | |
| 25.93% | 27 | 1.0 | 570 | 10,805 | 31.3% | 18.2% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 594 | 11,734 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 1.2 | 604 | 12,469 | 60.0% | 55.0% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 0.9 | 607 | 11,416 | 41.7% | 58.3% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 1.1 | 675 | 13,405 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 0.7 | 517 | 11,002 | 90.0% | 41.7% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 0.6 | 521 | 9,817 | 45.5% | 75.0% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 1.0 | 692 | 12,703 | 50.0% | 77.8% | |
| 75.00% | 16 | 0.9 | 560 | 10,351 | 62.5% | 87.5% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.0 | 725 | 12,197 | 66.7% | 30.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.0 | 751 | 13,181 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 2.8 | 671 | 10,816 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 1.1 | 693 | 13,364 | 40.0% | 22.2% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 1.1 | 794 | 14,124 | 80.0% | 62.5% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.8 | 693 | 14,006 | 0.0% | 44.4% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 2.4 | 595 | 10,600 | 66.7% | 77.8% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 1.5 | 659 | 10,681 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 9.09% | 11 | 0.8 | 530 | 10,129 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.1 | 535 | 13,014 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 0.7 | 540 | 11,419 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 0.8 | 578 | 11,820 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.3 | 473 | 10,256 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 0.7 | 603 | 9,520 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.8 | 679 | 11,563 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 714 | 8,091 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 874 | 13,041 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.0 | 519 | 9,097 | 60.0% | 25.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.9 | 585 | 10,837 | 75.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.2 | 422 | 9,915 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.9 | 553 | 13,511 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 0.9 | 688 | 12,025 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 685 | 11,013 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.0 | 658 | 13,447 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 0.5 | 488 | 11,274 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.8 | 585 | 8,934 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.7 | 542 | 12,107 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.7 | 723 | 15,585 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.5 | 541 | 10,020 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 0.8 | 485 | 10,806 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 7 | 2.7 | 461 | 8,994 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.1 | 582 | 11,029 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.5 | 455 | 10,380 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 434 | 7,279 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 590 | 11,342 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 637 | 13,001 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.6 | 684 | 13,702 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
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Jarvan IV vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Jarvan IV do against Kindred in League of Legends?
Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Kindred matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Kindred's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Jarvan IV do against Kindred in the early game?
In the early game, Jarvan IV has the advantage against Kindred with a 90.0% win rate versus 10.0%. Jarvan IV players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Jarvan IV do against Kindred in the late game?
In the late game, Kindred takes over the Jarvan IV vs Kindred matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Jarvan IV vs Kindred matchup?
Jarvan IV wins the matchup against Kindred with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Jarvan IV is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.
What is the best Jarvan IV build against Kindred?
The best Jarvan IV build against Kindred includes Sundered Sky, Frozen Heart, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Jarvan IV runes against Kindred?
The best Jarvan IV runes against Kindred use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 71.4% win rate in the Jarvan IV vs Kindred matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Jarvan IV counter Kindred?
Yes, Jarvan IV has a favorable matchup against Kindred with a 63.6% win rate. Jarvan IV strongly counters Kindred in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Jarvan IV against Kindred?
When playing Jarvan IV against Kindred, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.