Kindred vs Master Yi JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Kindred into Master Yimedium

Overview

Use Kindred's ranged dueling and high early pressure to contest marks when lanes have priority.
Prioritize securing marks and objective control to build scaling advantage over Master Yi.
Leverage superior ranged damage and to kite Master Yi in extended fights.

Path around mark spawns and contest river only when nearby lanes have priority.
Invade Master Yi's jungle when he is full clearing and your lanes can assist.
Use ranged damage and to control Dragon and Rift Herald fights, forcing Yi to enter unfavorably.

Respect Master Yi's reset potential in low-health skirmishes.
Avoid isolated river fights or forced smite contests when Master Yi's damage reduction is available.
Be cautious during low-health clears or when lanes lack priority to prevent Master Yi's invade or fight opportunities.

Start clear prioritizing early marks and position to contest first Scuttle with lane support.
Avoid river fights without lane priority to prevent giving Master Yi tempo.
Use vision to track Master Yi's path and avoid risky invades before marks spawn or lanes assist.

At level 6, use to reset fights and kite Master Yi's chase.
Punish Master Yi before his first item spike by contesting marks and objectives aggressively.
Maintain high camp tempo to deny Master Yi's farming speed needed for his two-item power window.

Convert lane priority into mark control and objective pressure to build Kindred's scaling marks.
Use superior ranged dueling and to kite Master Yi in river fights.
Deny Master Yi free farm by counter-jungling and contesting camps during his full clears.

Tactical tip

For Kindred vs Master Yi, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Jungle lane check.

Updated Jul 5, 2026