Kindred Jungle has trouble against Zed (48.2% win rate) based on 625 games. This is a tough matchup for Kindred players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Kindred Jungle vs Zed Jungle in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 65.8% in this matchup.
With 2.5% popularity, Kindred constantly encounters meta-dominant Zed (5.4%, 14th place out of 63 Jungle champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Kindred performance in the current patch. Surprising upset: Despite Kindred's higher tier rating, Zed wins 51.8% of encounters. This suggests Zed's kit specifically counters Kindred's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Press the Attack + Triumph combination (55.9% win rate) plus optimal itemization Trinity Force, The Collector, Infinity Edge, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 48.2% to 65.8% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Kindred's superior farming (6.55 vs 6.40/min, 18th among Jungle) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.15 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Zed leads in both matchup win rate (51.8%) and damage (730 vs 729/min). Kindred must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Complete dominance by Zed: leads in both matchup win rate (51.8%) and KDA (2.60 vs 2.30, 37th vs 61st place). Kindred players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | C |
| 48.2% | Matchup Winrate | 51.8% |
| 50.01% | Role Winrate | 48.36% |
| #34 | Winrate Rank | #57 |
| 2.5% | Pickrate | 5.4% |
| 2.3 | Average KDA | 2.6 |
| 470 | Gold per Minute | 449 |
| 6.55 | CS/Min | 6.40 |
| 0.20 | Wards per Minute | 0.18 |
| 729 | Damage per Minute | 730 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Kindred versus Zed matchup in the jungle, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Except for rare builds, Kindred deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Zed deals mainly physical damage (86.51%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Kindred is higher farming statistics (ranked 18th among role champions) (versus 20th for Zed), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.6 versus 2.3) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Kindred player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Zed player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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Hitting an enemy champion with 3 consecutive basic attacks deals 40 - 160 bonus adaptive …
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.
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Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
