
Ultimate Kindred Jungle Build - 52.4% Win Rate in Emerald+
Kindred is a versatile jungler with a 52.4% win rate based on 22,139 matches. Here's the optimal build and strategy guide:
Core Build:
- Summoner Spells: Flash, Smite
- First Items: Kraken Slayer > Plated Steelcaps > The Collector
- Full Build: Infinity Edge > Rapid Firecannon > Guardian Angel
- Skill Order: Q > W > E
Optimal Runes:
- Primary: Press the Attack, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace
- Secondary: Sudden Impact, Treasure Hunter
- Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling
Strong Against:
- Ambessa (60.5% WR)
- Lillia (54.2% WR)
- Sejuani (53.6% WR)
Weak Against:
- Ivern (46.0% WR)
- Rammus (46.0% WR)
- Kha'Zix (47.2% WR)
Best Synergies:
- Singed (56.8% WR)
- Cho'Gath (56.5% WR)
- Poppy (56.0% WR)
Key Tips:
- Don't tunnel vision on marks at the expense of safety
- Solo objectives when nearby lanes have priority
- Use ultimate (R) preemptively to save allies
- Adapt build based on enemy composition
Alternative Builds:
- Trinity Force Build (56.1% WR)
- Same runes, replace Kraken Slayer with Trinity Force
- Conqueror Build (57.3% WR)
- Switch to Conqueror keystone
- Build Trinity Force > Collector > Lord Dominik's
- Off-Meta Build (48.2% WR)
- Rush Collector first
- Follow with Kraken Slayer
- Finish with standard items
Remember to adjust your build based on team compositions and game state for optimal performance.
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