Kindred vs Jarvan IV JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kindred vs Jarvan IV

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Kindred's ranged skirmishing and mark control to outpace Jarvan IV's engage-focused tempo and scale into strong objective DPS.
Prioritize contesting marks only when nearby lanes have priority to avoid Jarvan IV's early gank pressure and engage windows.

Jungle Plan

Path with mark spawns in mind and only contest enemy jungle when lane priority supports safe river control.
Fight for first Scuttle only if nearby lanes can pressure Jarvan IV or if he has shown a full clear start.
Track Jarvan IV's early ganks and set vision to counter-gank or punish his cooldowns before committing to objectives like dragon or Rift Herald.

Danger windows

Avoid river skirmishes when (E)+(Q) combo is off cooldown and lanes cannot assist.
Be cautious contesting objectives when (R) is ready, especially near terrain pits where he can trap and isolate.
Watch for Jarvan IV pathing to lanes with immobile or flashless targets for early ganks and counter-gank accordingly.

Early game

Start with a clear path that secures early marks and allows quick river access to contest first Scuttle when lanes can move first.
Avoid fighting Jarvan IV early if his (E)+(Q) combo is available and lanes lack flash or crowd control to help counter-gank.
Use vision to track Jarvan IV's pathing and be ready to counter-gank or disengage from his level 2-3 gank attempts.

Power spikes

Respect Jarvan IV's level 2-3 power spike when (E)+(Q) engage is available; avoid isolated river fights then.
Use Kindred's high scaling and mark stacking to outscale Jarvan IV's mid-game frontline utility.
Post-6, watch for (R) lockdown in objective fights and kite accordingly to reset with (R).

Win conditions

Use lane priority to secure marks safely and deny Jarvan IV early tempo by punishing his gank attempts.
Kite river fights using Kindred's mobility and ranged damage to outduel Jarvan IV and secure objectives.
Scale marks and ranged DPS to control extended fights around dragon and Herald, forcing Jarvan IV into unfavorable engages or zoning him out with (R).