Use Kindred's high early game pressure and ranged dueling to contest marks and river fights when nearby lanes have priority.
Focus on securing marks and objective control to leverage Kindred's strong scaling and ranged DPS into late game dominance.
Jungle Plan
Prioritize pathing around mark spawns and contest river control only when nearby lanes have priority to avoid losing tempo.
Invade Master Yi's jungle when you have lane priority and he is likely on a full clear to disrupt his scaling.
Use your ranged damage and (R) to control extended objective fights like Dragon and Rift Herald, forcing Master Yi to enter under unfavorable conditions.
Danger windows
Respect Master Yi's level 6 (R) reset window, especially in low-health skirmishes where he can clean up fights.
Avoid isolated river fights or forced smite contests when Master Yi's key defensive cooldowns like (W) are available.
Be cautious during your low-health clears or when lanes lack priority, as Master Yi can capitalize on these moments to invade or force fights.
Early game
Start with a clear path that prioritizes early marks and positions you to contest the first Scuttle when your lanes can move first.
Avoid early river fights if lanes lack priority to prevent giving Master Yi easy tempo.
Use vision to track Master Yi's path and avoid risky invades before your mark spawns or lanes can assist.
Power spikes
At level 6, use (R) to reset fights and kite Master Yi, who becomes more dangerous with his own (R) reset potential.
Exploit Master Yi's weaker early game pressure by contesting marks and objectives before he completes his first item spike.
Maintain high camp tempo to deny Master Yi the farming speed needed to reach his powerful two-item carry window.
Win conditions
Convert lane priority into mark control and objective pressure to build Kindred's scaling marks and ranged DPS advantage.
Use superior ranged dueling and (R) to kite Master Yi in river fights and force him into unfavorable engagements.
Deny Master Yi free farm by timely counter-jungling and contesting his camps when he is forced to full clear for item spikes.
Tip: For Kindred vs Master Yi, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Jungle lane check.
