Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Kindredvs Jhin

CMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches2,069,456
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Jhin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Jhin wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kindred based on 5 games. Kindred wins the early laning phase while Jhin scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kindred vs Jhin 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
Jhin - 40.0% win rateJhin(40.0%)
Kindred - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
40.0% WR
VS
Jhin vs Kindred matchup - 60.0% win rate
Jhin
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Jhin Matchup?

Jhin wins the Kindred vs Jhin matchup
Winner
Jhin
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.0
CS / min
6.7
741
DMG / min
756
11,693
Gold / game
13,962
345
Heal / min
152
409
DMG Mitigated / min
314
0.1
CC / min
0.9
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Kindred vs Jhin Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Jhin matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Jhin wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 40.0%, giving Jhin a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Jhin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred needs to press advantages before Jhin reaches their power spikes, while Jhin should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Jhin leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jhin 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 Jhin 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 Jhin Laning Phase Breakdown

Jhin wins the laning phase against Kindred in League of Legends

Jhin is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Jhin holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.0Kindred
6.7Jhin
Jhin edges out Kindred by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Jhin.
Damage
741Kindred
756Jhin
Damage output is virtually even between Kindred and Jhin, with only 16 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
11,693Kindred
13,962Jhin
Jhin generates a commanding 2,269 more gold per game than Kindred. This substantial economic advantage means Jhin consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kindred should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Kindred
0.9Jhin
Jhin provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kindred, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Jhin coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
754Kindred
466Jhin
Kindred vastly out-sustains Jhin, healing and mitigating 288 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kindred can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jhin is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jhin, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred66.7%
Jhin early game win rateJhin33.3%
Late Game
Jhin
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred0.0%
Jhin late game win rateJhin100.0%

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

Jhin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Jhin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Domination rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs JhinDomination
Hail of Blades - best Kindred rune vs JhinSudden Impact - best Kindred rune vs JhinDeep Ward - best Kindred rune vs JhinUltimate Hunter - best Kindred rune vs Jhin
Sorcery rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs JhinSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Kindred rune vs JhinGathering Storm - best Kindred rune vs Jhin
100.0% WR

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


Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.92%1521.178312,62052.2%58.8%
42.11%1521.184012,52641.6%42.7%
46.58%1461.179113,04437.9%52.3%
45.83%1441.275613,30537.5%52.5%
41.86%1291.077912,67943.1%40.9%
49.21%1261.181112,89753.6%45.7%
42.74%1241.176913,49444.6%41.2%
45.13%1131.176612,21946.9%42.9%
44.00%1001.180812,99351.2%38.6%
46.39%971.178113,28742.5%49.1%
50.00%821.180414,14461.3%43.1%
43.21%811.475713,69744.4%42.6%
33.75%801.174811,95236.6%30.8%
63.24%681.182212,99756.8%71.0%
46.03%631.190913,67546.7%45.5%
54.24%591.182612,69167.9%41.9%
41.38%581.479012,19934.5%48.3%
42.11%571.371512,59644.4%40.0%
56.14%571.278812,93442.9%69.0%
42.11%571.073612,71539.1%44.1%
57.14%561.385013,23962.5%53.1%
49.06%531.183613,25564.0%35.7%
50.00%501.179113,13254.2%46.1%
48.98%491.173310,85753.6%42.9%
54.17%481.172112,98552.4%55.6%
41.67%480.975112,45854.5%30.8%
54.55%441.485514,05747.4%60.0%
55.81%431.293613,52361.9%50.0%
52.38%421.285312,97352.9%52.0%
38.89%361.388713,82335.7%40.9%
45.71%351.387414,53233.3%50.0%
55.88%341.377212,89450.0%61.1%
61.29%311.069812,17761.1%61.5%
56.67%300.868612,01061.1%50.0%
65.52%291.081112,61281.8%55.6%
53.57%281.188313,21766.7%43.8%
51.85%271.467412,27263.6%43.8%
52.00%251.084314,22640.0%55.0%
41.67%241.379012,97536.4%46.1%
43.48%231.079012,57445.5%41.7%
47.83%231.089512,50378.6%0.0%
65.00%200.892713,62057.1%69.2%
36.84%191.366112,64212.5%54.5%
38.89%181.183913,53540.0%37.5%
47.06%171.172712,90450.0%44.4%
31.25%161.377513,1690.0%41.7%
68.75%161.293613,45383.3%60.0%
50.00%141.388615,21980.0%33.3%
42.86%141.388413,0260.0%60.0%
64.29%141.288312,46262.5%66.7%
42.86%141.060311,85928.6%57.1%
69.23%130.894512,91750.0%100.0%
33.33%121.377210,82142.9%20.0%
27.27%110.957110,5720.0%60.0%
27.27%111.07819,95928.6%25.0%
18.18%110.952910,3750.0%33.3%
36.36%111.171112,3840.0%57.1%
27.27%111.576311,73320.0%33.3%
44.44%95.684013,48550.0%40.0%
55.56%91.496916,52650.0%57.1%
44.44%91.267311,43125.0%60.0%
44.44%91.552312,23950.0%40.0%
50.00%81.793912,53133.3%100.0%
75.00%81.072714,24950.0%83.3%
37.50%81.378110,68228.6%100.0%
50.00%83.958211,79375.0%25.0%
71.43%73.01,10414,31366.7%75.0%
71.43%71.380912,34266.7%75.0%
42.86%75.089215,01033.3%50.0%
33.33%63.345413,6800.0%40.0%
66.67%61.195814,67950.0%75.0%
50.00%62.51,17015,89250.0%50.0%
50.00%64.797614,05033.3%66.7%
40.00%52.21,46014,6320.0%66.7%
40.00%55.959513,408100.0%25.0%
40.00%56.074111,69366.7%0.0%
20.00%51.393816,5180.0%20.0%

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Kindred vs Jhin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Jhin in League of Legends?

Jhin wins the Kindred vs Jhin matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Kindred do against Jhin in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Jhin with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Jhin in the late game?

In the late game, Jhin takes over the Kindred vs Jhin matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Jhin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Jhin matchup?

Jhin wins the matchup against Kindred with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Jhin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Jhin?

The best Kindred build against Jhin includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kindred runes against Jhin?

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

Does Kindred counter Jhin?

No, Kindred struggles against Jhin with only a 40.0% win rate. Jhin has the advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jhin's lead.

How do I play Kindred against Jhin?

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