Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Kindredvs Jax

CMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Jax is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kindred wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Jax based on 15 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 Jax 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 - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
66.7% WR
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Jax vs Kindred matchup - 33.3% win rate
Jax
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Jax Matchup?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Jax matchup
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 15
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
0.8
CS / min
0.9
672
DMG / min
648
9,577
Gold / game
9,103
461
Heal / min
350
485
DMG Mitigated / min
869
0.3
CC / min
0.6
70.0%
Early Game WR
30.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Kindred vs Jax Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Jax matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Jax's 33.3%, giving Kindred a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Kindred dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Jax 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 Jax leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred players can confidently pick into Jax and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Jax 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 Jax Laning Phase Breakdown

Jax wins the laning phase against Kindred in League of Legends

Jax is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Jax holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
0.8Kindred
0.9Jax
Kindred and Jax 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
672Kindred
648Jax
Damage output is virtually even between Kindred and Jax, with only 25 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
9,577Kindred
9,103Jax
Kindred earns 475 more gold per game than Jax, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kindred slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Kindred
0.6Jax
Jax 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 Jax coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
946Kindred
1,219Jax
Jax vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 273 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Jax 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 Jax

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Jax, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Jax are The Collector, Wit's End and Trinity Force. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Jax. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Jax matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred70.0%
Jax early game win rateJax30.0%
Late Game
Kindred
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred60.0%
Jax late game win rateJax40.0%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 70.0% win rate — a 40.0 percentage point lead over Jax. 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Jax. 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. Jax players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kindred Runes Against Jax

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs JaxPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs JaxTriumph - best Kindred rune vs JaxLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs JaxCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Jax
Domination rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs JaxDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kindred rune vs JaxTreasure Hunter - best Kindred rune vs Jax
100.0% WR

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


Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.50%801.080912,78852.8%43.2%
51.72%581.291813,28042.3%59.4%
57.14%491.181812,09056.0%58.3%
47.92%481.177113,14168.4%34.5%
48.94%471.083712,91050.0%48.0%
54.35%461.392513,81652.6%55.6%
46.67%451.185613,36646.7%46.7%
61.54%391.080511,82066.7%55.6%
36.84%381.274812,85644.4%30.0%
48.48%331.180713,45044.4%50.0%
62.96%271.190412,54954.5%68.8%
55.56%271.079011,41746.7%66.7%
59.26%271.180112,88460.0%58.8%
40.00%251.391811,89635.7%45.5%
36.36%221.082411,53510.0%58.3%
52.38%211.080411,75741.7%66.7%
61.90%211.094512,13744.4%75.0%
60.00%201.193412,80266.7%54.5%
50.00%201.279111,60655.6%45.5%
45.00%201.059912,20550.0%41.7%
52.63%191.490414,62575.0%46.7%
36.84%191.279612,52737.5%36.4%
55.56%181.21,04712,82862.5%50.0%
55.56%181.180111,76271.4%45.5%
47.06%171.282913,78642.9%50.0%
41.18%171.187813,35583.3%18.2%
70.59%171.197714,16080.0%66.7%
50.00%161.188511,49122.2%85.7%
37.50%160.85709,56428.6%44.4%
40.00%151.782613,40537.5%42.9%
60.00%151.189715,07966.7%58.3%
66.67%150.86729,57770.0%60.0%
53.85%130.966712,59880.0%37.5%
36.36%110.86609,52628.6%50.0%
27.27%111.41,06114,4940.0%37.5%
81.82%110.71,04712,34066.7%100.0%
54.55%111.482512,03233.3%62.5%
60.00%100.91,00013,47050.0%66.7%
40.00%101.272513,3270.0%57.1%
66.67%91.984912,29050.0%80.0%
12.50%81.467111,59933.3%0.0%
50.00%81.084213,97933.3%60.0%
57.14%70.963611,10680.0%0.0%
42.86%71.073614,77566.7%25.0%
28.57%71.063010,86025.0%33.3%
66.67%61.796816,363100.0%60.0%
50.00%61.385111,77060.0%0.0%
66.67%60.969112,11075.0%50.0%
60.00%52.25558,55233.3%100.0%
20.00%51.284814,84650.0%0.0%
60.00%51.099116,4480.0%60.0%
60.00%51.197214,05150.0%66.7%
80.00%54.51,33719,8810.0%80.0%
40.00%52.36087,96350.0%33.3%
40.00%51.21,19017,444100.0%25.0%
40.00%56.357810,39866.7%0.0%

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Kindred vs Jax - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Jax in League of Legends?

Kindred wins the Kindred vs Jax matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Jax's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Kindred do against Jax in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Jax with a 70.0% win rate versus 30.0%. 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 Jax in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Jax matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Jax matchup?

Kindred wins the matchup against Jax with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Jax?

The best Kindred build against Jax includes The Collector, Wit's End, Trinity Force 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 Kindred runes against Jax?

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

Does Kindred counter Jax?

Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Jax with a 66.7% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Jax in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Kindred against Jax?

When playing Kindred against Jax, 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.