Marksman

Kindred

The Eternal Hunters

About Kindred

Kindred, The Eternal Hunters, is a powerful marksman champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in jungle of Summoner's Rift. First released on October 14, 2015 during Patch 5.20, Kindred has become known for their ranged playstyle and physical damage output.

With 9 unique skins available, Kindred offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Kindred has a good amount of skins, including some really nice reimaginings of the character.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Kindred brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Kindred is primarily played as a marksman, leveraging their ranged combat style to dominate in jungle. Since their release in Patch 5.20, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Kindred's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Kindred requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against targets at range, dealing consistent damage throughout extended fights. High DPS.

Kindred's story

Separate, but never parted, Kindred represents the twin essences of death. Lamb's bow offers a swift release from the mortal realm for those who accept their fate. Wolf hunts down those who run from their end, delivering violent finality within his crushing jaws. Though interpretations of Kindred's nature vary across Runeterra, every mortal must choose the true face of their death.

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Streamers who play Kindred

Want to improve your Kindred gameplay? Learn from these high elo players who main or play a lot of Kindred. All streamers listed are at least Diamond 4 or higher, providing high-quality gameplay to learn from, or just enjoy watching. Each card links to their channels.

Official Champion Spotlight

See Kindred's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

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Learning Kindred

Whether you're just picking up Kindred or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this marksman champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • Consistent damage output
  • Strong late-game scaling
  • Effective spacing tools
  • Good range for safety

Champion weaknesses

  • Weaker early game
  • Vulnerable to assassins
  • Reliant on positioning
  • Limited escape options

Kindred currently costs 2400 BE or 880 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Kindred should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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