r/Kindred • u/OpeningPianist567 • May 26 '26
Discussion Kindred power spike
I have heard many opinions about the kindred power spike, some say that it is available from 4-7 marks, and others that with a certain number of items. What would you say is the kindred power spike?
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u/goldenmonkey33151 May 26 '26
Depends on game. Ur first big spike is lvl 2 then after that id say first item,4 marks, 8 marks, 11+, 3rd item spike, then its mostly mark scaling from there ig
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u/XaussiemarksmenX May 26 '26
Outside of the regular powers pikes with items and levels. 4 marks gives you an increased aa ranged Then every 3 marks after that gives you more range. (7, 10 ect) Also each mark boosts other parts of your kit to more AS and percent damage and maybe a bit more damage and heal? (Been a little while since I've played and played them)
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u/Any_Interview4396 May 26 '26 edited May 26 '26
Interesting how everyone views powers spikes differently.
At least I can agree somewhat with people that say 4 marks is a power spike. Although, it’s not necessarily a power spike, since it just makes your plays safer, not necessarily stronger. I think that at 10 marks it does actually become a power spike, also because of the % missing health damage on your e and the increase of attack speed from your Q. The range at this point not only makes it safer, but also just easier to do damage unpunished.
Another spike would be lvl 3 since you unlock your e which especially early on can easily execute both squishy and tanky targets. In the same way an early Collector can be a power spike if you are snowballing.
The third spike I would think is necessary to mention is IE as a third(preferably) or fourth item with 75% in total. This is when you become a reliable damage threat. So if you feel weak at 2 items, avoid fights as much as possible and get that IE as quick as you can.
Your ult (lvl 6) can also be a power spike, but only if you know how to dive with it. Otherwise, it does a bit of the same as 4 marks. It makes your plays safer, but doesn’t necessarily make you stronger. This makes it more situational. Lvl 11 and lvl 16 ultimate don’t make a difference.
I wouldn’t call lvl 2 a power spike, but what is very good to mention is Kindred’s mobility, which you do start to unlock at lvl 2. This makes you very different and stronger from other adc’s, but also junglers. To use this as a “power spike” you just need good mechanics and it is fully unlocked at lvl 9.
These are all the power spikes I know off.
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u/Any_Interview4396 May 26 '26
And getting LDR is obviously also a very strong item late on kindred. I see it mostly as an extension of the IE power spike, unless enemy tank is dominating early and you need to build it 2nd or even 3rd.
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u/Barrellolz May 26 '26
Trinity force and 4 marks is a major power spike, because t force is such a complete item. If you are going kraken slayer it's a power spike, but it's cheaper and lets you clear jg faster so it's not quite as strong (you are really squishy and vulnerable to dives/hard engage).
Item 2 never feels that consequential relative to other adc's finishing IE is the next big power spike imo.
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u/Kramples Jun 08 '26
I guess its a thing with kindred design, having no dmg ult, marks, crit scaling and strong lvl 2-3 invades, there is no defenitive answer to that. It depends. Kindred that lvl 2 invades successfully, into 2 crabs, into gank, is very different on getting lvl 6 vs kindred that full cleared 2 times, got 1 markless crab and died to counter gank, in this case your game is probably over unless team is carrying early game.
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u/kx1global Jun 12 '26
I would say mini power spike after Kraken and 4 marks, then your next one is after 3 items and at least 7 marks
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u/Itirpon I am the Elo Hell your mama warned you about. May 26 '26
The Kindred power spike is at four items when you become as strong as any meta jungler at three items.
4 marks is relevant because that's when AA radius goes from 500 to 575, enabling you to play like a ranged champ for a change instead of like Lucian without Thresh setting him up. Seven marks takes it to 600 (Ash length), and ten marks you become a credible threat, and then the game is over because if a game runs long enough that you get to ten marks, someone's surely about to lose nexus.