Diana vs Kindred JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Overview

Use Diana's fast AoE clear to reach level 6 quickly and avoid early risky fights against Kindred.
Protect your jungle tempo and avoid contesting marks unless lanes have priority.
Leverage level 6 to force objective fights and skirmishes around dragon and Herald.

Prioritize efficient clears and contest marks only if lanes hold priority and vision is secured.
Use level 6 to force fights on dragon or Rift Herald when you can hit multiple targets.
Cross-map to counter Kindred's early invades or ganks when they overextend or lack escape routes.

Respect Kindred's early mark contest windows with lane priority and river vision control.
Avoid isolated river fights and forced smite duels before level 6 due to Kindred's ranged damage and execute.
Be cautious when your is on cooldown, as you lose much pressure and escape potential.

Start with a full clear aiming for level 3 power spike before engaging fights.
Avoid early Scuttle fights unless your lanes can move first and provide support.
Track Kindred's first clear to counter-gank or invade only with lane priority or numbers advantage.

Level 3 unlocks ++ burst combo with dash reset and shield; use it when cooldowns align.
Level 6 is a major all-in and teamfight tool; track its availability to engage or disengage.
First completed AP skirmish item boosts damage and trade reliability; increase pressure post-item while respecting Kindred's poke.

Convert faster clear and level 6 power spike into objective control by forcing fights around dragon and Herald.
Punish Kindred's mark contests or invades with your ++ burst combo.
Track and counter-gank Kindred's early pressure using lane priority and cross-map rotations to deny marks and scaling.

Tactical tip

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