Kindred Guide: Master the Eternal Hunters in Season 15
Abilities, runes and combos for the elusive forest hunters, Kindred - the Jungle marksman who excels at counterjungling and late-game teamfights.
Core Playstyle Kindred combines ADC-like gameplay with aggressive jungle invasion, gaining power by marking and hunting targets. Their strength scales with successful hunts, making them a fearsome late-game carry who can also provide crucial team-saving utility.
Skill Priority
- Q - Dance of Arrows
- W - Wolf's Frenzy
- E - Mounting Dread
- R - Lamb's Respite (at 6, 11, 16)
Starting Skill Order: W > Q > E
Optimal skill order prioritizes Q max first for mobility and damage, followed by W for sustained damage, then E last.
Key Combos Basic Combo: E-AA-Q-AA-W-AA-Q
- E slows target and marks for bonus damage
- Follow with auto-attack
- Q provides dash and attack speed
- W for sustained damage
- Weave auto-attacks between abilities
- Use Q as an auto-attack reset
Build Path Starting: Hailblade + Refillable Potion
Core Items:
- Kraken Slayer
- Berserker's Greaves
- Infinity Edge
- Bloodthirster
Situational Items:
- Guardian Angel (vs burst)
- Lord Dominik's Regards (vs tanks)
- Mortal Reminder (vs healing)
- Blade of the Ruined King (vs health stackers)
Runes Primary: Precision
- Press the Attack
- Triumph
- Legend: Alacrity
- Coup de Grace
Secondary: Domination
- Sudden Impact
- Relentless Hunter
Tips
- Start W for efficient early clear
- Track and claim marks aggressively
- Use Q as an auto-attack reset for maximum DPS
- Cast W after Q to maximize cooldown reduction
- Save R for crucial teamfight moments
- Play like an ADC in late game
Build style focuses on classic ADC items emphasizing AD, attack speed and crit chance, with Sheen effects as viable alternatives.