Master Yi vs Kindred JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Overview

Prioritize full clears to reach item spikes before contesting Kindred's marks or river control.
Avoid early river fights unless your lanes have priority and can support counter-ganks.
Focus on scaling and punishing Kindred's overextensions after their CC is used.

Prioritize full clears and cross-map camp trades to maintain item tempo.
Contest Scuttle and marks only when lanes have priority and fights favor you.
Use vision to set up counter-ganks and secure early dragons or Rift Herald safely.

Avoid isolated river fights early where Kindred can kite and outduel you.
Be cautious contesting objectives if Kindred's lanes have priority and can collapse.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights before item spikes are risky; avoid unless advantaged.

Start with a full clear aiming for safe reset timing and item progress.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority and can assist.
Track Kindred's pathing to avoid early invades when they have stronger dueling potential.

Level 6 unlocks for chase and reset potential after enemy CC.
First item completion boosts sustained damage and objective control; maintain camp tempo.
Respect Kindred's ranged poke and resets during extended fights.

Convert full clear tempo into item spikes, then clean up skirmishes post-CC with resets.
Use counter-ganks and vision control to deny Kindred marks and secure early objectives.
Exploit Kindred's weaker early dueling by trading camps cross-map and forcing fights after CC cooldowns.

Tactical tip

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

Updated Jul 5, 2026New matchup