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

Kindredvs Jax

FMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Jax is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Jax wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.7%) over Kindred based on 30 games. Jax wins the early laning phase while Kindred scales better into the 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 - 46.7% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
46.7% WR
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Jax vs Kindred matchup - 53.3% win rate
Jax
53.3% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Jax Matchup?

Jax wins the Kindred vs Jax matchup
Winner
Jax
Matches: 30
46.7%
Win Rate
53.3%
1.1
CS / min
1.2
781
DMG / min
568
13,173
Gold / game
12,139
487
Heal / min
371
616
DMG Mitigated / min
1,020
0.4
CC / min
0.6
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
52.4%
Late Game WR
47.6%

Kindred vs Jax Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Jax matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 30 recent matches analyzed, Jax wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Kindred's 46.7%, giving Jax a 6.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jax controls the early laning stage, but Kindred outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jax needs to press advantages before Kindred reaches their power spikes, while Kindred should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Jax leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jax 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 Jax 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 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
1.1Kindred
1.2Jax
Kindred and Jax farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
781Kindred
568Jax
Kindred heavily out-damages Jax by 213 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jax 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
13,173Kindred
12,139Jax
Kindred generates a commanding 1,034 more gold per game than Jax. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Jax should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Kindred
0.6Jax
Both Kindred and Jax provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,104Kindred
1,392Jax
Jax vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 288 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, Kraken Slayer and Mortal Reminder. 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 3 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
Jax
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred33.3%
Jax early game win rateJax66.7%
Late Game
Kindred
52.4%
+4.8% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred52.4%
Jax late game win rateJax47.6%

Jax dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Jax can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Kindred takes over with a 52.4% win rate, leading Jax by 4.8 percentage points. Kindred scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

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

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs JaxPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Kindred rune vs JaxTriumph - best Kindred rune vs JaxLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs JaxLast Stand - best Kindred rune vs Jax
Resolve rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs JaxResolve
Bone Plating - best Kindred rune vs JaxRevitalize - best Kindred rune vs Jax
100.0% WR

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


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 Jax - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Jax in League of Legends?

Jax wins the Kindred vs Jax matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Kindred's 46.7%, a 6.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 30 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Kindred do against Jax in the early game?

In the early game, Jax has the advantage against Kindred with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Jax 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 52.4% win rate compared to 47.6%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Jax matchup?

Jax wins the matchup against Kindred with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 6.7 percentage point advantage means Jax is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 30 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Jax?

The best Kindred build against Jax includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Mortal Reminder 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 Jax?

The best Kindred runes against Jax use the Precision primary tree with Resolve 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?

No, Kindred struggles against Jax with only a 46.7% win rate. Jax has the advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jax's lead.

How do I play Kindred against Jax?

When playing Kindred against Jax, play cautiously and avoid Jax's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Jax in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.