Jarvan IV - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Jarvan IVvs Kindred

DFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jarvan IV vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Jarvan IV wins with a 64.1% win rate (+28.2%) over Kindred based on 39 games. Jarvan IV holds the advantage in both the early and 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.

Compare against an opponent
Kindred - 64.1% win rateKindred(64.1%)
Jarvan IV - 64.1% win rate in this matchup
Jarvan IV
64.1% WR
VS
Kindred vs Jarvan IV matchup - 35.9% win rate
Kindred
35.9% WR

Who Wins the Jarvan IV vs Kindred Matchup?

Jarvan IV wins the Jarvan IV vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Jarvan IV
Matches: 39
64.1%
Win Rate
35.9%
1.0
CS / min
1.1
624
DMG / min
769
11,650
Gold / game
11,769
380
Heal / min
506
1,404
DMG Mitigated / min
604
0.8
CC / min
0.4
59.1%
Early Game WR
40.9%
70.6%
Late Game WR
29.4%

Jarvan IV vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Jarvan IV vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 39 recent matches analyzed, Jarvan IV wins with a 64.1% win rate compared to Kindred's 35.9%, giving Jarvan IV a 28.2 percentage point advantage. Jarvan IV dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kindred players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. 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 wins the laning phase against Jarvan IV in League of Legends

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.

Farming
1.0Jarvan IV
1.1Kindred
Jarvan IV and Kindred farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
624Jarvan IV
769Kindred
Kindred heavily out-damages Jarvan IV by 145 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jarvan IV should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Kindred's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,650Jarvan IV
11,769Kindred
Jarvan IV and Kindred generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 119 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.8Jarvan IV
0.4Kindred
Jarvan IV provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kindred, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Jarvan IV coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,785Jarvan IV
1,110Kindred
Jarvan IV vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 675 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Jarvan IV can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kindred is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kindred, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

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 Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc and Serylda's Grudge. This combination gives Jarvan IV an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 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

Early Game
Jarvan IV
59.1%
+18.2% advantage
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV59.1%
Kindred early game win rateKindred40.9%
Late Game
Jarvan IV
70.6%
+41.2% advantage
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV70.6%
Kindred late game win rateKindred29.4%

Jarvan IV dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 59.1% win rate — a 18.2 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.

Jarvan IV is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 70.6% win rate — 41.2 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Jarvan IV, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Jarvan IV holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Kindred players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Jarvan IV Runes Against Kindred

Precision rune tree - Jarvan IV primary runes vs KindredPrecision
Conqueror - best Jarvan IV rune vs KindredTriumph - best Jarvan IV rune vs KindredLegend: Alacrity - best Jarvan IV rune vs KindredCoup de Grace - best Jarvan IV rune vs Kindred
Inspiration rune tree - Jarvan IV secondary runes vs KindredInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Jarvan IV rune vs KindredCosmic Insight - best Jarvan IV rune vs Kindred
75.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration 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 26.7. 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.

Jarvan IV matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.18%1101.055712,32147.9%48.4%
50.46%1090.961012,80738.1%58.2%
45.87%1091.060512,18655.6%36.4%
53.26%921.066412,90556.8%50.0%
51.72%871.060913,19663.6%44.4%
39.53%860.957912,03138.1%40.9%
48.72%780.861012,47147.4%50.0%
44.16%771.060212,98553.3%38.3%
61.11%720.960712,98850.0%71.0%
52.38%631.067613,56250.0%53.7%
44.83%580.958711,96050.0%41.2%
41.38%580.964711,91642.9%39.1%
41.82%550.965712,90145.8%38.7%
42.59%540.959412,67845.5%40.6%
59.62%521.065912,23571.4%45.8%
48.00%501.156212,46050.0%45.8%
45.65%460.954912,01043.5%47.8%
39.13%460.862511,93031.8%45.8%
36.96%460.860612,65442.9%32.0%
52.38%421.063312,70861.1%45.8%
41.46%411.163113,22653.3%34.6%
36.59%411.056412,49742.9%30.0%
46.34%411.161211,99654.2%35.3%
64.10%391.062411,65059.1%70.6%
50.00%340.967612,79850.0%50.0%
41.18%340.871212,48241.2%41.2%
55.88%341.163613,38857.1%55.0%
56.67%301.266913,90360.0%53.3%
53.33%301.061711,59840.0%66.7%
55.17%290.960711,86546.7%64.3%
57.14%280.963013,52441.7%68.8%
65.38%261.277113,41641.7%85.7%
57.69%260.864413,45550.0%64.3%
40.00%251.062012,72250.0%33.3%
33.33%241.362710,84333.3%33.3%
41.67%241.178912,82350.0%30.0%
45.83%241.172412,52550.0%42.9%
47.83%231.062111,56138.5%60.0%
52.17%230.868713,02246.1%60.0%
40.91%221.063913,41650.0%30.0%
60.00%200.955811,86163.6%55.6%
55.00%201.055812,67654.5%55.6%
68.42%191.449711,76381.8%50.0%
57.89%191.063513,86160.0%57.1%
68.42%191.162512,53758.3%85.7%
42.11%190.764111,36830.0%55.6%
58.82%171.159912,41357.1%60.0%
35.29%172.152411,30420.0%41.7%
50.00%160.858511,10442.9%55.6%
73.33%150.968010,95375.0%66.7%
57.14%140.882412,91233.3%75.0%
35.71%141.051511,89157.1%14.3%
42.86%141.252411,28244.4%40.0%
50.00%121.65739,92450.0%50.0%
50.00%121.044611,25150.0%50.0%
83.33%121.463513,096100.0%71.4%
54.55%111.672313,22575.0%42.9%
63.64%110.863512,35150.0%80.0%
50.00%101.162111,87850.0%50.0%
70.00%101.462414,4000.0%77.8%
55.56%90.651712,56160.0%50.0%
55.56%91.364611,80366.7%50.0%
55.56%91.964711,34666.7%50.0%
75.00%81.858713,36466.7%80.0%
71.43%72.172811,83450.0%80.0%
57.14%71.65859,15675.0%33.3%
57.14%70.963612,68633.3%75.0%
42.86%72.556412,38250.0%40.0%
50.00%61.650512,719100.0%25.0%
66.67%63.070912,79050.0%75.0%
16.67%62.155510,30333.3%0.0%
50.00%61.54579,982100.0%0.0%
50.00%61.462910,03566.7%33.3%
80.00%51.665812,770100.0%66.7%
60.00%51.152710,84133.3%100.0%
0.00%53.879012,1800.0%0.0%
60.00%50.658413,841100.0%33.3%
80.00%52.172611,86966.7%100.0%
40.00%50.867613,2010.0%50.0%
60.00%53.51,00513,272100.0%0.0%

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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 64.1% win rate compared to Kindred's 35.9%, a 28.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 39 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Jarvan IV do against Kindred in the early game?

In the early game, Jarvan IV has the advantage against Kindred with a 59.1% win rate versus 40.9%. 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, Jarvan IV takes over the Jarvan IV vs Kindred matchup with a 70.6% win rate compared to 29.4%. Jarvan IV 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 64.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 28.2 percentage point advantage means Jarvan IV is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 39 games analyzed.

What is the best Jarvan IV build against Kindred?

The best Jarvan IV build against Kindred includes Profane Hydra, Axiom Arc, Serylda's Grudge with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 75.0% 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 64.1% win rate. Jarvan IV strongly counters Kindred in lane based on current patch 26.7 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.