Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Kindredvs Jarvan IV

FMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Jarvan IV 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 Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kindred vs Jarvan IV matchup.

Kindred Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kindred 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
Jarvan IV - 35.9% win rateJarvan IV(35.9%)
Kindred - 35.9% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
35.9% WR
VS
Jarvan IV vs Kindred matchup - 64.1% win rate
Jarvan IV
64.1% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Jarvan IV Matchup?

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

Kindred vs Jarvan IV Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Jarvan IV 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 has a strong advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Jarvan IV overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kindred vs Jarvan IV 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
1.1Kindred
1.0Jarvan IV
Kindred and Jarvan IV 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
769Kindred
624Jarvan IV
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
11,769Kindred
11,650Jarvan IV
Kindred and Jarvan IV 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
0.4Kindred
0.8Jarvan IV
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
1,110Kindred
1,785Jarvan IV
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 Kindred Build Against Jarvan IV

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Jarvan IV, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Jarvan IV are The Collector, Kraken Slayer and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Kindred an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Jarvan IV. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Jarvan IV matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

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

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 Kindred Runes Against Jarvan IV

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs Jarvan IVPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs Jarvan IVTriumph - best Kindred rune vs Jarvan IVLegend: Bloodline - best Kindred rune vs Jarvan IVCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Jarvan IV
Inspiration rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs Jarvan IVInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Kindred rune vs Jarvan IVCosmic Insight - best Kindred rune vs Jarvan IV
100.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Kindred the best tools to compete against Jarvan IV in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Kindred'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 Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kindred 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
55.56%901.184612,98259.3%48.4%
46.43%841.179012,92934.8%60.5%
48.61%721.183813,08648.6%48.6%
48.53%681.182813,91245.8%50.0%
50.82%611.190012,92853.3%48.4%
60.38%531.177712,92970.8%51.7%
54.72%531.090013,89556.5%53.3%
60.42%481.190113,74447.6%70.4%
60.00%450.986912,51358.3%61.9%
46.67%451.272912,55255.6%40.7%
35.90%391.176911,76940.9%29.4%
41.67%361.287213,60340.0%42.9%
40.00%351.088411,83536.4%46.1%
38.24%341.186813,78033.3%40.9%
50.00%321.070812,36761.5%42.1%
61.29%311.077313,56566.7%56.3%
37.93%291.186314,60440.0%36.8%
51.72%291.182112,54255.6%45.5%
77.78%271.398514,25772.7%81.3%
55.56%271.283113,08672.7%43.8%
51.85%271.386514,82845.5%56.3%
65.38%261.179712,47269.2%61.5%
44.00%251.192914,44950.0%42.1%
37.50%241.065411,84361.5%9.1%
47.83%231.082712,78562.5%40.0%
47.83%231.085912,13146.1%50.0%
47.83%231.179513,67640.0%53.9%
52.38%210.986513,32828.6%64.3%
57.14%211.283813,94470.0%45.5%
21.05%191.170912,60020.0%22.2%
57.89%190.984613,00162.5%54.5%
38.89%181.284713,16545.5%28.6%
43.75%161.172012,75660.0%16.7%
50.00%161.288914,35760.0%33.3%
31.25%161.199914,66240.0%27.3%
40.00%151.185710,71536.4%50.0%
60.00%151.297614,57757.1%62.5%
26.67%151.175212,19736.4%0.0%
64.29%141.174412,39055.6%80.0%
61.54%131.379414,81183.3%42.9%
33.33%121.190513,03728.6%40.0%
75.00%121.182011,83966.7%83.3%
66.67%121.277814,51760.0%71.4%
63.64%111.373811,63766.7%60.0%
72.73%111.296312,80271.4%75.0%
33.33%91.288115,2220.0%50.0%
25.00%81.271710,54616.7%50.0%
25.00%81.583614,2450.0%33.3%
37.50%80.962512,83450.0%33.3%
37.50%81.187612,42640.0%33.3%
57.14%70.882411,25650.0%100.0%
42.86%71.676312,71750.0%40.0%
50.00%61.280713,46033.3%66.7%
16.67%60.882011,75525.0%0.0%
50.00%61.61,14715,5360.0%60.0%
50.00%61.269012,40250.0%50.0%
83.33%61.41,33214,24750.0%100.0%
20.00%51.475413,5020.0%25.0%
40.00%51.397717,73950.0%33.3%
80.00%53.961110,51675.0%100.0%
60.00%51.071512,97850.0%66.7%
20.00%55.21,01614,7330.0%33.3%

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Kindred vs Jarvan IV - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Jarvan IV in League of Legends?

Jarvan IV wins the Kindred vs Jarvan IV 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 Kindred do against Jarvan IV 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 Kindred do against Jarvan IV in the late game?

In the late game, Jarvan IV takes over the Kindred vs Jarvan IV 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 Kindred vs Jarvan IV 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 Kindred build against Jarvan IV?

The best Kindred build against Jarvan IV includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Lord Dominik's Regards 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 Kindred runes against Jarvan IV?

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

Does Kindred counter Jarvan IV?

No, Kindred struggles against Jarvan IV with only a 35.9% win rate. Jarvan IV has the advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jarvan IV's lead.

How do I play Kindred against Jarvan IV?

When playing Kindred against Jarvan IV, play cautiously and avoid Jarvan IV's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Jarvan IV has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.