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Kindred vs Talon
Jungle MatchupKindred vs Talon JUNGLE matchup tips: scuttle control, predicted pathing, invade windows and common mistakes.
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Scuttle Contest
- At level 3, you lose the direct scuttle fight against Talon if he lands his E gap-close — your W speed boost and auto-attack range are not enough to prevent his burst combo from chunking you severely.
- From level 6, you win the 1v1 by maintaining distance, using W to reposition constantly, and forcing Talon to chase you in open terrain where your sustained auto-attack DPS and Q dash mobility outpace his burst once his E cooldown is spent.
Predicted Jungle Path
- Talon will likely start Blue Buff and path through Gromp or Wolves into Scuttle, then look for an early gank mid or invade your jungle — he clears fast and reaches level 3 quickly, so expect pressure around 3:00–3:30 near Scuttle or your second buff.
- He may also opt for a level 2 cheese gank mid if his mid laner has setup, so track his starting side carefully.
Invade or Not
- You should avoid direct early invades on Talon before level 6 — he wins short-range skirmishes in tight jungle corridors where your kiting space is limited and his E-W-Q combo deletes you.
- Instead, focus on marking stacks safely, farming efficiently, and only contest Talon in open areas like Scuttle river or near Dragon pit where you have room to kite.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not let Talon land his E on you in a narrow jungle corridor — once he closes the gap and applies W bleed, you cannot out-sustain or out-damage him at close range before the bleed kills you.
- Avoid face-checking brushes or walking into his jungle without vision, as a single successful engage from him in a tight space is likely a death regardless of your health advantage.
Created on 09/10/2026
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