Kindred vs Gragas JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kindred vs Gragas

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Kindred's ranged marksman and high early game pressure to contest marks and river fights when nearby lanes have priority.
Focus on ranged dueling and kiting to punish Gragas's medium mobility and cooldown-reliant engage tools.
Prioritize scaling through mark control and objective DPS to outpace Gragas's mid-game utility and burst.

Jungle Plan

Path around expected mark spawns and lane priority to secure marks without sacrificing camp tempo.
Fight for Scuttle Crab when nearby lanes can move first to leverage ranged DPS in river skirmishes.
Track Gragas's early pathing to counter-gank his ganks that rely on (E) angles and (R) displacement.

Danger windows

When (E) is available, respect his engage and disengage potential, especially from fog or flank angles.
Isolated river fights can turn against Kindred if Gragas lands (E) stun followed by (R) displacement; avoid solo river skirmishes without vision.
Forced smite fights near objectives are risky if Gragas can use (R) to separate you from your team or disrupt your positioning.

Early game

Start with a clear path that secures early marks and sets up vision before entering enemy jungle.
Contest first Scuttle only if adjacent lanes have priority to support river control.
Avoid forced fights if Gragas holds flank angles or has cooldowns available, especially before level 3.

Power spikes

Level 6: Kindred's (R) fight reset enhances objective control and skirmishing; use it to extend fights and kite Gragas's engage.
Level 3: Gragas gains full kit with (E) stun and (W) damage reduction; respect his short burst trades and bait (E) before committing.
First item spike: Kindred's marks and items boost sustained ranged damage; leverage this to pressure Gragas who relies on burst and cooldowns.

Win conditions

Use lane priority to secure marks and maintain vision control around river and objectives.
Kite Gragas in river fights using ranged damage and (Q) mobility to punish his medium dueling and cooldown reliance.
Convert early mark control and objective damage into dragon and Rift Herald advantages to snowball scaling and teamfight impact.