Kindred vs Nasus JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kindred vs Nasus

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Kindred's high early game pressure and ranged dueling to contest marks and control river fights before Nasus scales.
Prioritize mark access and objective control to leverage Kindred's strong scaling and ranged DPS against Nasus's low early game agency.

Jungle Plan

Path to secure marks and contest first Scuttle only when nearby lanes can move first to avoid risky fights.
Invade and counter-jungle Nasus before he reaches key stack thresholds to deny his scaling.
Use vision control around dragon and Rift Herald to force Nasus into team fights where Kindred's ranged DPS and (R) excel.

Danger windows

Be cautious contesting Scuttle or invading when lanes lack priority, as isolated river fights can turn against Kindred.
Avoid low-health clears and forced smite fights where Nasus's durability and sustain can outlast Kindred.
Respect the 15-20 minute mark when Nasus's stacks and (R) make him a significant threat in side-lane duels and objective fights.

Early game

Start with a clear that secures early marks and positions for the first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority.
Avoid fighting Nasus early if lanes cannot assist, as his low early pressure means he won't contest aggressively.
Use mobility from (Q) to kite and disengage if invaded, maintaining vision before entering enemy jungle for marks.

Power spikes

Kindred's early marks and (E) execute create strong early dueling power; use these to contest camps and river fights.
Respect Nasus's level 6 (R) spike which boosts his durability and extended fight threat; avoid prolonged fights during this window.
Punish Nasus before he builds high (Q) stacks and becomes a side-lane threat by denying farm and forcing skirmishes.

Win conditions

Convert early mark control and river dominance into dragon and Rift Herald advantages to pressure Nasus's scaling.
Use Kindred's mobility and ranged damage to kite Nasus in skirmishes, preventing him from stacking safely.
Deny Nasus free farm through counter-jungling and timely ganks, forcing him into unfavorable fights before he scales.