Locke vs Kindred JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Locke into Kindredmedium

Overview

Prioritize early mark control and river vision to contest Kindred's scaling marks.
Use your medium mobility and execute pressure to punish Kindred's medium invade resistance.
Focus on skirmishes where you can stack Soul Nails and reset with after takedowns.

Path to secure camps quickly and look for marked targets to maximize slow and damage.
Use health drain only when confident in a committed skirmish to avoid losing trades.
Counter-invade when Kindred overextends after mark attempts and use resets to chain kills.

Avoid extended fights when drains health without damage payoff.
Respect Kindred's early mark contest windows when lanes can move first and she can kite effectively.
Be cautious after using without securing a takedown, as reset loss reduces chase potential.

Start with a fast clear to reach level 3 and unlock full combo with , , and .
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid overextension.
Avoid early river fights if Kindred has lane priority or better positioning to kite you.

Level 3 unlocks your full trade combo; use to mark before committing with and .
Level 6 significantly increases execute threat; chip enemies with before activating.
First assassin or AP skirmish item completion boosts mark consumption damage; prioritize fights on isolated squishies.

Convert jungle tempo into objective control by denying Kindred's marks and securing early dragons.
Use marks and resets to chain kills and snowball lanes.
Force skirmishes where Kindred's ranged kiting is limited and execute low-health targets with .

Tactical tip

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