Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.3%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Kindredvs Jayce

FMarksman
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Jayce is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Jayce wins with a 61.1% win rate (+22.2%) over Kindred based on 18 games. Jayce 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 Jayce 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.

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Jayce - 38.9% win rateJayce(38.9%)
Kindred - 38.9% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
38.9% WR
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Jayce vs Kindred matchup - 61.1% win rate
Jayce
61.1% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Jayce Matchup?

Jayce wins the Kindred vs Jayce matchup
Winner
Jayce
Matches: 18
38.9%
Win Rate
61.1%
1.2
CS / min
1.0
762
DMG / min
828
13,675
Gold / game
14,267
492
Heal / min
278
529
DMG Mitigated / min
680
0.3
CC / min
0.5
22.2%
Early Game WR
77.8%
55.6%
Late Game WR
44.4%

Kindred vs Jayce Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Jayce matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Jayce wins with a 61.1% win rate compared to Kindred's 38.9%, giving Jayce a 22.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jayce controls the early laning stage, but Kindred outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jayce 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 Jayce leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jayce 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 Jayce 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 Jayce Laning Phase Breakdown

Jayce wins the laning phase against Kindred in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Kindred
1.0Jayce
Kindred and Jayce 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
762Kindred
828Jayce
Jayce deals 66 more champion damage per minute than Kindred. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Kindred choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Jayce's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,675Kindred
14,267Jayce
Jayce earns 593 more gold per game than Kindred, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Jayce slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Kindred
0.5Jayce
Both Kindred and Jayce provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,021Kindred
958Jayce
Kindred heals and mitigates 63 more damage per minute than Jayce, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Kindred to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Jayce.

Best Kindred Build Against Jayce

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Jayce, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Jayce 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 has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Kindred the best chance to compete against Jayce. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Jayce matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jayce
77.8%
+55.6% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred22.2%
Jayce early game win rateJayce77.8%
Late Game
Kindred
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred55.6%
Jayce late game win rateJayce44.4%

Jayce dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 77.8% win rate — a 55.6 percentage point lead over Kindred. This lopsided early game means Jayce 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 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Jayce. Extended games heavily favor Kindred, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Jayce 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 Jayce

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs JaycePrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs JayceTriumph - best Kindred rune vs JayceLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs JayceCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Jayce
Domination rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs JayceDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kindred rune vs JayceTreasure Hunter - best Kindred rune vs Jayce
100.0% WR

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


Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.62%1831.178012,90753.9%43.5%
43.08%1311.179113,19852.8%36.4%
54.33%1271.188613,91660.7%49.3%
45.16%1251.181912,99632.2%56.9%
44.76%1061.283313,26054.4%37.3%
39.18%971.179213,47840.5%38.3%
52.63%951.283313,48550.0%55.3%
56.18%891.081312,89057.8%54.5%
41.38%881.173412,62941.5%41.3%
45.98%871.11,00713,06152.1%38.5%
40.48%851.184012,18345.2%35.7%
46.84%811.196513,26745.2%48.6%
56.96%811.285413,19853.3%61.8%
47.44%791.179412,55550.0%43.3%
42.11%771.285113,69951.4%33.3%
48.68%761.280813,06242.2%58.1%
45.33%751.179112,76538.5%52.8%
47.22%721.291913,49448.4%46.3%
56.34%711.297513,96848.6%63.9%
43.94%661.376613,92840.7%46.1%
41.27%631.277512,71631.3%51.6%
41.94%621.190513,43841.9%41.9%
39.66%581.191113,83830.4%45.7%
54.39%571.180213,33943.3%66.7%
50.00%561.182013,60238.5%60.0%
53.85%520.986512,52548.3%60.9%
50.00%521.276913,37555.0%46.9%
60.42%481.688213,17869.2%50.0%
41.67%481.183813,99650.0%35.7%
50.00%441.068012,48461.9%39.1%
58.14%431.183414,32366.7%53.6%
45.24%421.172813,25337.5%50.0%
41.18%341.572013,10837.5%44.4%
50.00%341.182812,76233.3%68.8%
41.18%341.384312,35037.5%44.4%
42.42%331.176011,88450.0%27.3%
35.48%311.173712,73040.0%31.3%
45.16%311.178013,95350.0%42.9%
58.06%311.293713,27064.7%50.0%
31.03%301.380213,52527.3%33.3%
55.17%291.279212,15350.0%63.6%
57.14%281.080412,51838.5%73.3%
53.57%281.188614,85240.0%61.1%
53.57%281.180013,06056.3%50.0%
37.04%271.269711,92046.1%28.6%
38.46%261.385313,24122.2%47.1%
48.00%261.286713,43245.5%50.0%
45.83%240.989612,56146.7%44.4%
45.45%221.482213,21546.1%44.4%
55.00%201.685812,03758.3%50.0%
50.00%201.282513,49470.0%30.0%
35.29%191.086913,96150.0%22.2%
38.89%181.276213,67522.2%55.6%
50.00%161.476814,09820.0%63.6%
50.00%161.11,00613,60537.5%62.5%
56.25%161.695013,55850.0%75.0%
46.67%151.51,00114,10550.0%42.9%
61.54%131.51,02115,15060.0%62.5%
46.15%131.182212,11280.0%25.0%
38.46%131.884312,42433.3%42.9%
61.54%131.093713,71262.5%60.0%
46.15%130.973811,93437.5%60.0%
80.00%101.088513,81371.4%100.0%
50.00%104.285514,20960.0%40.0%
0.00%94.766211,5990.0%0.0%
71.43%75.472113,15675.0%66.7%
50.00%61.154810,36033.3%66.7%
66.67%61.276113,383100.0%33.3%
83.33%65.989013,82366.7%100.0%
33.33%65.51,01715,035100.0%20.0%
80.00%50.766511,33775.0%100.0%
40.00%50.87038,38325.0%100.0%
0.00%54.94035,0940.0%0.0%
60.00%51.597414,28166.7%50.0%
40.00%53.986610,53666.7%0.0%
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Kindred vs Jayce - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Jayce in League of Legends?

Jayce wins the Kindred vs Jayce matchup with a 61.1% win rate compared to Kindred's 38.9%, a 22.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Kindred do against Jayce in the early game?

In the early game, Jayce has the advantage against Kindred with a 77.8% win rate versus 22.2%. Jayce players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kindred do against Jayce in the late game?

In the late game, Kindred takes over the Kindred vs Jayce matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Kindred scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Jayce matchup?

Jayce wins the matchup against Kindred with a 61.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 22.2 percentage point advantage means Jayce is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Jayce?

The best Kindred build against Jayce includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Infinity Edge with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Jayce?

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

Does Kindred counter Jayce?

No, Kindred struggles against Jayce with only a 38.9% win rate. Jayce has the advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jayce's lead.

How do I play Kindred against Jayce?

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