Udyr vs Kayn JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Udyr vs Kayn

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Udyr's superior clear speed and dueling power let him dictate early jungle tempo and contest camps aggressively.
Prioritize controlling river vision and Scuttle to deny Kayn safe form progression and limit his unusual gank angles.

Jungle Plan

Start with a full clear, then track Kayn's camp respawns to counter-jungle and deny his form orbs.
Fight for first Scuttle only if lanes can move first, using your stun to secure control and set up early objectives.
Use superior tempo to pressure dragon and Rift Herald early, forcing Kayn into reactive plays and scaling delays.

Danger windows

Kayn's early invade attempts pose a threat if Udyr lacks lane priority or vision support.
Isolated river fights become dangerous when Kayn uses wall paths to flank or escape.
Forced smite fights around dragon or Herald are risky if Udyr is behind in tempo or health.

Early game

Full clear quickly to reach level 3 before Kayn and decide between invading or securing first Scuttle based on lane priority.
Invade when nearby lanes have priority and can cover entrances to punish Kayn's slower early form progress.
Avoid isolated river fights without lane priority to reduce risk from Kayn's mobility and wall paths.

Power spikes

Level 3 spike empowers Udyr's dueling and clear speed, letting him invade or contest river before Kayn's form.
First completed item boosts Udyr's objective control and dueling, increasing pressure on Kayn's mid-game scaling.
Kayn's form transformation is a major enemy spike; Udyr must capitalize on pre-form tempo to deny camps and objectives.

Win conditions

Convert Udyr's elite clear speed and dueling into consistent counter-jungling to delay Kayn's form progression.
Use river control and Scuttle dominance to secure early dragons and Rift Herald, leveraging lane priority for objective setups.
Apply mid-game pressure through ganks and tempo control to prevent Kayn from scaling safely into his transformation phase.