Jhin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
7.2%

Jhinvs Kindred

DMarksmanMage
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jhin vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Jhin wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Kindred based on 6 games. Kindred wins the early laning phase while Jhin scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Jhin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jhin vs Kindred matchup.

Jhin Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jhin 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.

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Kindred - 66.7% win rateKindred(66.7%)
Jhin - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Jhin
66.7% WR
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Kindred vs Jhin matchup - 33.3% win rate
Kindred
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Jhin vs Kindred Matchup?

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Kindred matchup
Winner
Jhin
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
5.7
CS / min
5.5
835
DMG / min
1,017
14,935
Gold / game
15,035
177
Heal / min
424
385
DMG Mitigated / min
601
0.9
CC / min
0.2
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Jhin vs Kindred Matchup Summary

The Jhin vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Jhin wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kindred's 33.3%, giving Jhin a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Jhin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred needs to press advantages before Jhin reaches their power spikes, while Jhin should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Jhin leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jhin 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.

Jhin vs Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown

Kindred wins the laning phase against Jhin in League of Legends

Kindred is favored during the laning phase against Jhin, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kindred holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.7Jhin
5.5Kindred
Jhin and Kindred farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
835Jhin
1,017Kindred
Kindred heavily out-damages Jhin by 182 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jhin 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
14,935Jhin
15,035Kindred
Jhin and Kindred generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 101 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Jhin
0.2Kindred
Jhin provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kindred, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Jhin coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
562Jhin
1,025Kindred
Kindred vastly out-sustains Jhin, healing and mitigating 463 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kindred can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jhin is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jhin, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Jhin early game win rateJhin0.0%
Kindred early game win rateKindred100.0%
Late Game
Jhin
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Jhin late game win rateJhin80.0%
Kindred late game win rateKindred20.0%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Jhin. This lopsided early game means Kindred can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jhin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Jhin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Kindred must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Jhin reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Jhin 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 Jhin Runes Against Kindred

Domination rune tree - Jhin primary runes vs KindredDomination
Dark Harvest - best Jhin rune vs KindredCheap Shot - best Jhin rune vs KindredGrisly Mementos - best Jhin rune vs KindredUltimate Hunter - best Jhin rune vs Kindred
Precision rune tree - Jhin secondary runes vs KindredPrecision
Triumph - best Jhin rune vs KindredCoup de Grace - best Jhin rune vs Kindred
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Jhin to press their advantage against Kindred, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Jhin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Jhin'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 Jhin build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Jhin matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.90%1,9696.782713,89751.5%50.5%
49.77%1,2976.782513,51049.7%49.9%
46.75%1,2676.379813,50249.0%45.1%
50.52%8736.784213,81750.5%50.5%
49.07%8696.481313,47446.2%51.2%
52.22%8606.785613,84349.7%54.2%
48.68%7606.889514,48854.7%45.0%
50.47%5396.478813,56256.0%46.2%
46.65%5296.585113,49247.8%45.8%
52.25%4716.781113,58453.3%51.4%
47.21%4676.485213,94147.6%46.9%
51.25%4396.783113,99350.5%51.8%
48.69%4226.884313,63353.9%43.7%
51.92%4196.484213,88552.1%51.8%
49.60%3766.785513,64953.6%46.4%
47.99%3746.979513,68543.1%51.4%
51.79%3386.479013,71745.8%55.6%
51.94%3106.583313,30752.8%51.2%
49.05%2106.682614,15053.2%46.6%
44.50%2096.684713,22249.5%40.4%
49.25%2027.086414,46748.9%49.5%
47.64%1926.979813,67746.8%48.3%
42.63%1916.394513,73141.8%43.2%
50.31%1636.785714,15148.5%51.6%
48.45%1616.584313,70445.1%51.1%
45.81%1566.688913,76744.0%47.5%
36.51%1276.573312,52734.9%38.3%
42.11%1156.779214,32940.6%42.7%
60.92%886.473313,07057.6%63.0%
34.52%846.578413,03126.3%41.3%
44.74%766.887714,42650.0%42.0%
53.13%646.782913,60160.0%44.8%
58.18%556.370511,56163.6%50.0%
52.00%516.884514,77747.6%55.2%
48.72%406.982113,58447.1%50.0%
55.56%376.687313,94640.0%66.7%
50.00%316.593114,03762.5%45.5%
36.67%306.472413,20653.3%20.0%
42.86%287.098015,49258.3%31.3%
57.14%286.378013,94077.8%47.4%
32.14%286.378713,08025.0%37.5%
57.14%216.885814,47742.9%64.3%
47.06%176.273912,18437.5%55.6%
47.06%176.774913,22755.6%37.5%
35.29%176.782012,17357.1%20.0%
18.75%166.180511,00125.0%12.5%
50.00%156.378014,20560.0%44.4%
46.67%156.41,08615,37440.0%50.0%
53.85%135.473513,22340.0%62.5%
46.15%136.277513,86820.0%62.5%
33.33%126.777012,44742.9%20.0%
75.00%126.586214,64750.0%80.0%
25.00%126.875810,40337.5%0.0%
41.67%126.069312,38940.0%42.9%
45.45%115.874514,02075.0%28.6%
45.45%116.273312,30250.0%42.9%
36.36%116.187112,95325.0%42.9%
54.55%116.01,09910,78750.0%60.0%
70.00%106.773612,90860.0%80.0%
50.00%106.790614,85466.7%42.9%
62.50%95.494412,30960.0%66.7%
22.22%96.88559,99625.0%20.0%
66.67%96.099614,349100.0%57.1%
77.78%96.382713,63250.0%85.7%
55.56%96.782312,65160.0%50.0%
33.33%95.891812,43825.0%40.0%
37.50%85.482410,89040.0%33.3%
37.50%85.792414,03033.3%40.0%
37.50%86.71,09415,36233.3%40.0%
37.50%85.71,11817,04050.0%33.3%
62.50%86.11,26718,020100.0%57.1%
37.50%86.56168,73350.0%0.0%
57.14%76.074611,11140.0%100.0%
14.29%75.573911,52150.0%0.0%
28.57%76.785012,96350.0%20.0%
71.43%76.289114,798100.0%66.7%
71.43%76.394515,789100.0%50.0%
28.57%75.776912,5560.0%50.0%
71.43%76.070711,32650.0%100.0%
66.67%65.783514,9350.0%80.0%
40.00%62.852411,52450.0%33.3%
83.33%65.892914,449100.0%80.0%
50.00%64.776013,767100.0%40.0%
50.00%66.598913,882100.0%25.0%
66.67%66.61,19012,91450.0%100.0%
50.00%65.375512,46766.7%33.3%
50.00%65.675914,368100.0%25.0%
33.33%66.096915,6000.0%40.0%
83.33%67.276615,271100.0%80.0%
40.00%55.486612,91950.0%33.3%
60.00%55.27339,53775.0%0.0%
60.00%56.578612,28250.0%66.7%
60.00%56.078510,29950.0%100.0%
80.00%55.471611,49166.7%100.0%
40.00%55.679111,21566.7%0.0%
40.00%55.961411,40250.0%33.3%
20.00%55.06999,6500.0%50.0%
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Jhin vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jhin do against Kindred in League of Legends?

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Kindred matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kindred's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Jhin do against Kindred in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Jhin with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Kindred players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jhin do against Kindred in the late game?

In the late game, Jhin takes over the Jhin vs Kindred matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Jhin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jhin vs Kindred matchup?

Jhin wins the matchup against Kindred with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Jhin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Jhin build against Kindred?

The best Jhin build against Kindred includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Jhin runes against Kindred?

The best Jhin runes against Kindred use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Jhin vs Kindred matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jhin counter Kindred?

Yes, Jhin has a favorable matchup against Kindred with a 66.7% win rate. Jhin strongly counters Kindred in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Jhin against Kindred?

When playing Jhin against Kindred, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Kindred. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.