Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 24Updated 9/11/2026, 8:22:52 PM
Confidence: Medium+4.2% vs 50%24 games
Lane phases
Levels 1–2
Kindred edge
Kindred can look for early pressure.
Levels 3–5
Kindred edge
Convert leads before Lucian scales or roams.
Level 6+
Kindred edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Kindred edge
Close out with vision and objective control.
Why?
Sample-basedFavored
- Sample win rate for Kindred is 54.2% in this matchup.
- Kindred is favored in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Favored matchup for Kindred into Lucian — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Look for crash + roam when you hit a spike.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't throw the lead diving without vision.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Kindred page (Jungle): Press the Attack Build · 47.8% WR · 46 games
Skill order: Q › W › E
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 76Updated 9/11/2026, 8:18:15 PM