Kindred vs Kha'Zix JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kindred vs Kha'Zix

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Kindred's ranged dueling and high early game pressure to contest marks and river fights when lanes have priority.
Prioritize mark access and objective control to scale past Kha'Zix's mid-game isolation threat.

Jungle Plan

Path to secure marks and contest Scuttle only when your lanes hold priority to avoid Kha'Zix's isolation picks.
Invade enemy jungle camps when Kha'Zix is visible on the opposite side or after he uses (E) aggressively.
Use (R) to extend objective fights and kite in river skirmishes, leveraging ranged DPS to outlast Kha'Zix's burst.

Danger windows

Beware of Kha'Zix engaging from fog with (R) and (E) when you are isolated in river or jungle entrances.
Avoid low-health clears and forced smite fights where Kha'Zix can capitalize on your vulnerability.
Respect enemy lane priority states that allow Kha'Zix to collapse quickly on your position.

Early game

Start with a clear that secures early marks and positions you for first Scuttle control when nearby lanes can move first.
Avoid forced early fights without lane priority to prevent Kha'Zix from isolating and bursting you.
Use vision to track Kha'Zix's pathing and prepare counter-ganks or invade when he commits to side camps.

Power spikes

Kindred spikes with early marks and item power, enabling strong ranged dueling and objective pressure.
Respect Kha'Zix's level 6 (R) stealth and evolved abilities that increase his isolation burst and mobility.
Punish Kha'Zix before he completes his first damage item when his isolation damage is weaker.

Win conditions

Use lane priority to secure early marks and control river vision to deny Kha'Zix isolated picks.
Convert ranged sustained damage and (R) fight resets into objective control on dragon and Rift Herald.
Track Kha'Zix's jungle pathing to counter-invade and force fights on your terms, scaling safely into late game.