Kindred vs Fiddlesticks JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kindred vs Fiddlesticks

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Kindred's high early pressure and ranged dueling to contest marks and river fights when nearby lanes have priority.
Prioritize securing marks and objective control through ranged DPS and fight resets to outscale Fiddlesticks' teamfight reliance.

Jungle Plan

Path to secure marks and maintain lane priority before attempting to invade or contest camps.
Fight for first Scuttle when nearby lanes can move first and counter-gank Fiddlesticks' early pressure attempts.
Use vision control to set up extended objective fights where Kindred's ranged damage and (R) reset excel.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 where Fiddlesticks can leverage his fear (Q) and silence (E).
Be cautious contesting objectives without vision as Fiddlesticks' (R) ambush can force bad smite fights.
Watch for low-health clears that make you vulnerable to counter-invades or collapses without escape paths.

Early game

Start with a clear path that secures early marks without risking direct river fights against Fiddlesticks.
Contest first Scuttle only if your lanes have priority and can support river control.
Avoid early invades when Fiddlesticks is full clearing to prevent being caught without escape routes.

Power spikes

Kindred's early marks and (E) execute create strong dueling power to punish Fiddlesticks before level 6.
Respect Fiddlesticks' level 6 (R) channel as a major threat that can turn fights instantly.
Kindred's scaling with marks and items outpaces Fiddlesticks' teamfight scaling if early tempo is maintained.

Win conditions

Convert lane priority into securing marks and controlling river vision to deny Fiddlesticks safe farming.
Use ranged kiting and (R) resets to win extended objective fights like Dragon and Rift Herald.
Punish Fiddlesticks' low early dueling by invading camps and counter-ganking effectively before he hits level 6.