Xin Zhao vs Kindred JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xin Zhao vs Kindred

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Xin Zhao's early game dueling and river control are key to denying Kindred's mark scaling and objective tempo.
Prioritize aggressive river contests and early invades to prevent Kindred from safely farming marks and scaling.

Jungle Plan

Contest first Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority to force fights and deny Kindred marks.
Invade Kindred's jungle camps early if they commit to marks without lane cover to disrupt scaling.
Use (R) during dragon or Rift Herald fights to zone Kindred's ranged follow-up and secure objectives.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights when Kindred's mobility (Q) and execute (E) are available to kite and reset.
Do not contest objectives without lane priority, as Kindred's ranged damage and (R) can turn fights.
Xin Zhao is vulnerable during low-health clears or forced smite fights; avoid overcommitting without vision or backup.

Early game

Start pathing toward the first Scuttle to leverage level 3 power spike for a contested river fight or invade.
Avoid extended fights if nearby lanes lack priority or if Kindred kites effectively with mobility.
Use early counter-ganks to punish Kindred's ganks that rely on damage without hard CC.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks Xin Zhao's full kit, enabling strong river duels and aggressive invades.
Level 6 (R) grants zone control and survivability, allowing Xin Zhao to isolate Kindred or protect objective setups.
First fighter item spike enhances dueling and objective control; push tempo to deny Kindred safe farming.

Win conditions

Convert early river control and level 3 dueling advantage into securing first dragon and Rift Herald.
Use (R) to force favorable objective fights and protect teammates from Kindred's ranged damage.
Deny Kindred's marks and jungle tempo by invading camps when Kindred commits to objectives or marks without lane cover.