Kindred vs Skarner JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kindred vs Skarner

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Kindred's high early game pressure and ranged dueling to contest marks and river fights when nearby lanes have priority.
Avoid forcing fights or invades without lane priority, as Skarner's terrain control and tankiness make careless fights risky.

Jungle Plan

Path around expected mark spawns and secure marks when lanes can move first to build scaling advantage.
Fight for river Scuttle only if you have lane priority to deny Skarner objective control and vision.
Use ranged kiting to punish Skarner's melee engage attempts near river terrain and avoid his wall pin (E) and suppression (R).

Danger windows

Beware early invade timings when Skarner has lane priority and terrain control; avoid face-checking river bushes or narrow paths.
Isolated river fights near walls favor Skarner's (E) and (R); avoid these without vision and lane support.
Forced smite fights on dragon or Herald can become dangerous if Skarner secures frontline control; ensure lane priority and vision before contesting.

Early game

Start with a clear that secures early marks and positions you to contest the first Scuttle only if your lanes can move first.
Avoid invading Skarner early unless you have vision and lane priority, as he controls terrain and punishes face-checks.
Prioritize safe full clears and river vision to track Skarner's pathing and prepare for counter-ganks.

Power spikes

Kindred spikes with marks and item scaling, increasing ranged objective damage and skirmish power; use this to pressure river and objectives.
Skarner's power spikes come from his (E) wall pin and (R) suppression; respect these windows by kiting and avoiding isolated fights near walls.
Kindred's (Q) mobility and (E) execute allow punishing Skarner when his engage cooldowns are down; capitalize on these moments.

Win conditions

Convert lane priority into securing marks and controlling Scuttle to build scaling marks advantage.
Use ranged kiting and (R) fight resets to win objective fights and deny Skarner frontline access.
Track and counter-gank Skarner's wall-based ganks to maintain tempo and force him into less effective pathing.