Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Jax
VS
Champion 2
Kindred
vs

53.6%
Jax win rate vs Kindred
Jax has the edge
181
Games Analyzed
53.6%
Jax WR
46.4%
Kindred WR
+287
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jax
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Kindred
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesPress the Attack / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Kindred
Level 3
Jax
Level 6
Jax
Trinity Force
Kindred
4 marks
Jax
2 items
Kindred
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Jax is strongest late game while Kindred peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Jax deals Mixed damage while Kindred deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a sustained style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Range Advantage
Kindred has range advantage. Jax should look for short trades when Kindred uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Kindred's Weakness
Kindred's main weakness: Mark RNG, invades, R can save enemies too. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Jax Win Condition
Scale into unstoppable splitpusher, E blocks auto-attackers
Kindred Win Condition
Stack marks for range, R saves team, kite in fights
Recommended Items
Jax

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Spear of Shojin
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Kindred's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Kindred's sustain/autos
Kindred
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game
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Kindred's Worst Matchups
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