Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.0%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Kindredvs Jarvan IV

FMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Jarvan IV is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Kindred wins with a 67.7% win rate (+35.3%) over Jarvan IV based on 34 games. Kindred 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.

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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.

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Kindred - 67.7% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
67.7% WR
VS
Jarvan IV vs Kindred matchup - 32.4% win rate
Jarvan IV
32.4% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Jarvan IV Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Jarvan IV matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 34
67.7%
Win Rate
32.4%
1.1
CS / min
0.9
980
DMG / min
591
14,435
Gold / game
11,865
522
Heal / min
311
593
DMG Mitigated / min
1,337
0.4
CC / min
0.8
82.3%
Early Game WR
17.6%
52.9%
Late Game WR
47.1%

Kindred vs Jarvan IV Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Jarvan IV matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 34 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 67.7% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 32.4%, giving Kindred a 35.3 percentage point advantage. Kindred dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Jarvan IV 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 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Jarvan IV and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Jarvan IV away from CS whenever possible. 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
0.9Jarvan IV
Kindred and Jarvan IV 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
980Kindred
591Jarvan IV
Kindred heavily out-damages Jarvan IV by 389 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
14,435Kindred
11,865Jarvan IV
Kindred generates a commanding 2,570 more gold per game than Jarvan IV. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Jarvan IV should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Kindred
0.8Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV provides 0.3 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
1,115Kindred
1,647Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 533 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

Berserker's Greaves 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 Infinity Edge. This combination gives Kindred an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 4 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
Kindred
82.3%
+64.7% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred82.3%
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV17.6%
Late Game
Kindred
52.9%
+5.9% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred52.9%
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV47.1%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 82.3% win rate — a 64.7 percentage point lead over Jarvan IV. This lopsided early game means Kindred 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 52.9% win rate — 5.9 points above Jarvan IV. Extended games heavily favor Kindred, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Kindred holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Jarvan IV 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: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs Jarvan IVCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Jarvan IV
Sorcery rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs Jarvan IVSorcery
Celerity - best Kindred rune vs Jarvan IVGathering Storm - best Kindred rune vs Jarvan IV
100.0% WR

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


Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.60%1391.175012,89941.3%47.4%
49.21%1261.181913,09842.1%55.1%
34.78%921.182912,55326.2%42.0%
46.15%911.181512,58847.6%44.9%
47.13%871.072212,37148.8%45.6%
50.57%871.173312,75945.2%55.6%
47.13%871.185413,55531.3%56.4%
47.67%861.179312,09046.0%50.0%
51.95%771.083913,05752.8%51.2%
51.39%721.180213,22152.8%50.0%
52.11%711.276513,51260.7%46.5%
45.07%711.280313,02948.5%42.1%
44.83%581.182414,03559.3%32.3%
31.91%471.373512,14726.9%38.1%
65.91%441.289214,36768.8%64.3%
58.97%391.080911,88971.4%44.4%
48.72%391.374212,20450.0%47.4%
58.97%391.184513,10046.7%66.7%
56.41%391.083212,83270.6%45.5%
52.63%381.188112,87636.8%68.4%
44.12%341.072912,18038.5%47.6%
67.65%341.198014,43582.3%52.9%
43.33%301.174812,54450.0%37.5%
46.67%301.178113,17333.3%52.4%
53.57%281.390914,16338.5%66.7%
65.38%261.188414,54662.5%66.7%
44.00%251.186013,67730.0%53.3%
37.50%241.086012,01947.1%14.3%
58.33%241.179512,34057.1%60.0%
41.67%241.178013,26442.9%40.0%
40.91%221.171812,32354.5%27.3%
76.19%211.21,01814,82460.0%90.9%
33.33%211.195814,17930.0%36.4%
55.00%201.075912,18661.5%42.9%
42.11%191.184912,93057.1%33.3%
63.16%190.972211,88958.3%71.4%
60.00%150.961112,85662.5%57.1%
46.67%151.184112,43866.7%33.3%
42.86%141.597314,00342.9%42.9%
57.14%141.783613,64457.1%57.1%
64.29%141.493913,16966.7%60.0%
46.15%131.476713,51866.7%40.0%
38.46%131.51,18112,90850.0%20.0%
50.00%120.974312,29833.3%66.7%
30.00%101.682911,64325.0%33.3%
77.78%91.791814,722100.0%75.0%
33.33%91.258911,00533.3%33.3%
33.33%92.989613,95450.0%20.0%
33.33%91.258910,34016.7%66.7%
22.22%91.484313,71920.0%25.0%
12.50%82.063713,8350.0%20.0%
62.50%81.186214,63833.3%80.0%
62.50%83.068212,979100.0%50.0%
25.00%81.689916,22850.0%16.7%
42.86%72.494015,612100.0%33.3%
14.29%71.382913,4120.0%33.3%
42.86%72.18129,54366.7%25.0%
57.14%71.281912,21660.0%50.0%
83.33%60.785710,25075.0%100.0%
50.00%61.174212,25266.7%33.3%
33.33%65.364811,78940.0%0.0%
40.00%51.067113,2060.0%50.0%
60.00%51.395415,376100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.393614,4680.0%66.7%

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Kindred vs Jarvan IV - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 67.7% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 32.3%, a 35.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 34 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Jarvan IV with a 82.3% win rate versus 17.6%. Kindred 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, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to 47.1%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Jarvan IV matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Jarvan IV with a 67.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 35.3 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 34 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Jarvan IV?

The best Kindred build against Jarvan IV includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Infinity Edge with Berserker's Greaves. 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 Kindred runes against Jarvan IV?

The best Kindred runes against Jarvan IV use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery 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?

Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Jarvan IV with a 67.7% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Jarvan IV in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Kindred against Jarvan IV?

When playing Kindred against Jarvan IV, 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.