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How to Play KindredJungle Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Kindred Jungle build for LoL Patch 26.14, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Mark of the KindredPDance of ArrowsQWolf's FrenzyWMounting DreadELamb's RespiteR

In Patch 26.14, Kindred is B tier Jungle with 50.3% win rate over merged Emerald+ data. Best build: Press the Attack + Kraken Slayer, The Collector. Hardest matchup: Naafiri (40.0% win rate for Kindred). Key patterns to practice: Positioning, Tracking tempo, and Win condition identification.

Patch 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeB#24of 44 Jungle champions
Win rate50.3%vs 50.2% role avg
Pick rate2.5%27th most picked Jungle
Ban rate1.6%

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Kindred Jungle Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (3.0% pick rate, 52.2% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

52.2% WR
PrecisionPRIMARY
Press the AttackKEYSTONE
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Coup de Grace
DominationSECONDARY
Sudden Impact
Treasure Hunter
SHARDS

Press the Attack · Triumph · Legend: Alacrity · Coup de Grace + Sudden Impact · Treasure Hunter

Summoner spells

FlashFlashSmiteSmite

Skill order

Dance of ArrowsQWolf's FrenzyWMounting DreadEMax Q first
Dance of Arrows24579
Wolf's Frenzy18101213
Mounting Dread31415
Lamb's Respite611

Item build

3.0% pick
StartingScorchclaw PupHealth PotionScorchclaw Pup + Health Potion
Core buildKraken SlayerKraken SlayerThe CollectorThe CollectorLord Dominik's RegardsLord Dominik's Regards
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalThe CollectorThe CollectorKraken SlayerKraken SlayerTrinity ForceTrinity ForceInfinity EdgeInfinity EdgeLord Dominik's RegardsLord Dominik's RegardsMortal ReminderMortal Reminder

Kindred Jungle meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Kindred holds a 50.3% win rate in the Jungle role on Patch 26.14, right at the Jungle role average of 50.2%. That is the 24th highest win rate of 44 Jungle champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 2.5% pick rate (27th most played in the role) and a 1.6% ban rate, Kindred rarely gets banned, so the pick is almost always available in champion select.

Kindred Jungle held steady at B tier through Patch 26.14, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At B tier, Kindred works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Kindred Jungle games. The hardest matchups this patch are Naafiri (40.0% win rate for Kindred) and Khazix (48.5% win rate for Kindred): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Viego (60.0%) and Sylas (58.1%) are the matchups to look for, where Kindred wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

How to play Kindred Jungle

  • Pick Kindred Jungle in patch 26.14 as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Other Jungle champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.14:

Frequently asked questions

Is Kindred good in Patch 26.14?

Kindred is B tier Jungle in Patch 26.14 with a 50.3% win rate, 2.5% pick rate, and 1.6% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Kindred Jungle after Patch 26.14 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Jungle role.

What is the best build for Kindred Jungle?

The best Kindred Jungle build in Patch 26.14 uses Kraken Slayer, The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards with the Press the Attack keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Kindred Jungle is B tier with 50.3% win rate this patch.

Who counters Kindred?

Champions that counter Kindred in Patch 26.14 include Naafiri (40.0% Kindred win rate), Khazix (48.5% Kindred win rate), JarvanIV (48.6% Kindred win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Kindred?

To climb with Kindred Jungle in Patch 26.14, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Positioning, Tracking tempo, and Win condition identification. Positioning: Positioning is all about finding the balance between safety and damage output in a given situation. Tracking tempo: Staging: We see how enemy botlane bases.