Master Yi vs Kindred JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Master Yi vs Kindred

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Master Yi should prioritize efficient full clears to reach key item spikes before contesting Kindred's marks or river control.
Avoid early river fights and invades against Kindred unless your lanes have clear priority and can support counter-ganks.
This matchup is a scale vs scale jungle contest where Master Yi must preserve tempo and punish Kindred's overextensions post-CC use.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize full clears and cross-map camp trading to maintain item tempo and avoid early skirmishes.
Contest Scuttle and marks only when your lanes have priority and you can force Kindred into unfavorable fights.
Use vision to set up counter-ganks against Kindred's early pressure and secure early dragons or Rift Herald when safe.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights early when Kindred can kite and outduel you with ranged damage and mobility.
Be cautious contesting objectives if Kindred has lane priority and can collapse with teammates.
Low-health clears or forced smite fights are risky before you reach your item spikes; avoid these unless you have clear advantages.

Early game

Start with a full clear to hit safe reset timing and item progress before engaging in fights.
Only contest the first Scuttle Crab if nearby lanes have priority and can assist; otherwise, avoid risky river fights.
Track Kindred's pathing closely to anticipate their mark spawns and avoid early invades when Kindred has better dueling potential.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to chase reset targets after enemy CC is committed for maximum skirmish impact.
First item completion significantly boosts your sustained damage and objective control; maintain camp tempo to reach it quickly.
Respect Kindred's ranged poke and (R) fight resets, especially during extended objective fights where they can kite effectively.

Win conditions

Convert full clear tempo into strong item spikes, then look for reset chains in messy skirmishes after Kindred's CC is used.
Use counter-ganks and vision control to deny Kindred marks and secure early dragons or Rift Herald.
Exploit Kindred's weaker early dueling by trading camps cross-map and forcing fights only when enemy CC is on cooldown or used.