Kindred is a versatile jungle marksman with a 52.4% win rate across 21,984 matches. Here's the optimal build and strategy guide:

Core Build

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Smite
• Starting Items: Emberknife + Refillable Potion (@ 15 sec)
• Early Items: Noonquiver, Boots (@ 5 min)
• Core Items: Kraken Slayer, Plated Steelcaps, The Collector (@ 19 min)
• Full Build: Add Infinity Edge, Rapid Firecannon, Guardian Angel

Optimal Runes

• Primary: Press the Attack, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace
• Secondary: Sudden Impact, Treasure Hunter
• Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling

Skill Order: Q > W > E

Key Tips:

• Don't tunnel vision on marks at the expense of safety
• Solo objectives when nearby lanes have priority
• Use ultimate (R) preemptively to save allies

Strong Against:

• Ambessa (60.3% WR)
• Lillia (54.3% WR)
• Sejuani (53.5% WR)

Weak Against:

• Ivern (45.8% WR)
• Rammus (46.0% WR)
• Briar (47.2% WR)

Best Synergies:

• Singed (56.8% WR)
• Cho'Gath (56.1% WR)
• Poppy (55.9% WR)

Alternative Builds:

1. Trinity Force Build (56.1% WR):
   • Same runes but swap Kraken for Trinity Force
2. Conqueror Build (57.3% WR):
   • Switch to Conqueror keystone
   • Build Trinity Force > Collector > Lord Dominik's

Situational Items:

• Adjust defensive items based on enemy composition
• Consider early armor or magic resist based on matchup

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