Kassadin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Kassadinvs Graves

CAssassinMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kassadin vs Graves is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kassadin wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Graves based on 6 games. Kassadin holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kassadin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kassadin vs Graves matchup.

Kassadin Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kassadin performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Graves - 66.7% win rateGraves(66.7%)
Kassadin - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Kassadin
66.7% WR
VS
Graves vs Kassadin matchup - 33.3% win rate
Graves
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Kassadin vs Graves Matchup?

Kassadin wins the Kassadin vs Graves matchup
Winner
Kassadin
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
5.5
CS / min
7.0
701
DMG / min
1,262
11,053
Gold / game
14,234
238
Heal / min
320
796
DMG Mitigated / min
852
0.2
CC / min
0.8
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Kassadin vs Graves Matchup Summary

The Kassadin vs Graves matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Kassadin wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Graves's 33.3%, giving Kassadin a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Kassadin dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Graves players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Graves leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kassadin players can confidently pick into Graves and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Graves away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kassadin vs Graves Laning Phase Breakdown

Graves wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

Graves is favored during the laning phase against Kassadin, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Graves holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.5Kassadin
7.0Graves
Graves significantly out-farms Kassadin by 1.5 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 22 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Graves a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Kassadin players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
701Kassadin
1,262Graves
Graves heavily out-damages Kassadin by 561 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kassadin should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Graves's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,053Kassadin
14,234Graves
Graves generates a commanding 3,180 more gold per game than Kassadin. This substantial economic advantage means Graves consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kassadin should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Kassadin
0.8Graves
Graves provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kassadin, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Graves coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,034Kassadin
1,171Graves
Graves heals and mitigates 137 more damage per minute than Kassadin, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Graves to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Kassadin.

Best Kassadin Build Against Graves

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Graves, providing the mobility and stats Kassadin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kassadin against Graves are Rod of Ages, Zhonya's Hourglass and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Kassadin an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Graves. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kassadin vs Graves matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kassadin
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin66.7%
Graves early game win rateGraves33.3%
Late Game
Kassadin
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin66.7%
Graves late game win rateGraves33.3%

Kassadin dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Graves. This lopsided early game means Kassadin can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kassadin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Graves. Extended games heavily favor Kassadin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Kassadin holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Graves players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Kassadin Runes Against Graves

Inspiration rune tree - Kassadin primary runes vs GravesInspiration
First Strike - best Kassadin rune vs GravesCash Back - best Kassadin rune vs GravesTriple Tonic - best Kassadin rune vs GravesCosmic Insight - best Kassadin rune vs Graves
Domination rune tree - Kassadin secondary runes vs GravesDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kassadin rune vs GravesUltimate Hunter - best Kassadin rune vs Graves
100.0% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Domination secondary allows Kassadin to press their advantage against Graves, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Kassadin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Kassadin's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Kassadin build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kassadin matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
38.78%496.381911,74930.0%44.8%
53.33%456.779811,91326.3%73.1%
64.10%396.684812,89861.9%66.7%
51.43%356.689413,40052.6%50.0%
47.06%346.982612,67233.3%57.9%
58.82%346.385711,71247.1%70.6%
51.52%336.51,03212,84143.8%58.8%
50.00%326.682411,88935.3%66.7%
53.85%266.381912,90833.3%64.7%
45.83%246.91,00913,40760.0%35.7%
50.00%226.079313,93150.0%50.0%
54.55%226.377511,56255.6%53.9%
66.67%216.51,24413,49354.5%80.0%
66.67%216.594212,45177.8%58.3%
75.00%206.682612,42077.8%72.7%
47.37%196.073311,90625.0%63.6%
26.32%196.881812,24550.0%9.1%
57.89%196.281512,11850.0%63.6%
50.00%186.41,02611,85840.0%62.5%
47.06%176.780211,31858.3%20.0%
18.75%166.558510,46620.0%16.7%
37.50%166.182912,1500.0%60.0%
53.33%156.290113,38533.3%66.7%
60.00%156.071011,70971.4%50.0%
57.14%146.71,11914,72940.0%66.7%
50.00%146.01,03213,70866.7%45.5%
50.00%146.669010,32836.4%100.0%
42.86%146.787613,33050.0%37.5%
69.23%136.993113,33150.0%100.0%
61.54%136.671313,16680.0%50.0%
33.33%126.091810,77833.3%33.3%
50.00%126.071412,29033.3%55.6%
54.55%116.880611,58850.0%60.0%
36.36%116.176911,54928.6%50.0%
30.00%106.769811,9190.0%75.0%
60.00%106.51,10814,41960.0%60.0%
66.67%96.595114,33175.0%60.0%
55.56%95.873412,958100.0%42.9%
50.00%86.085411,65050.0%50.0%
37.50%86.775912,11150.0%25.0%
50.00%86.472112,09725.0%75.0%
62.50%86.487213,28880.0%33.3%
75.00%86.58159,59360.0%100.0%
42.86%76.39329,63250.0%33.3%
33.33%67.391610,51640.0%0.0%
66.67%65.570111,05366.7%66.7%
66.67%67.074611,91466.7%66.7%
80.00%54.770413,189100.0%66.7%
60.00%55.574210,75150.0%66.7%
0.00%56.562811,9440.0%0.0%
20.00%56.48729,1310.0%50.0%
60.00%55.773311,4540.0%100.0%

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Kassadin vs Graves - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kassadin do against Graves in League of Legends?

Kassadin wins the Kassadin vs Graves matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Graves's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kassadin do against Graves in the early game?

In the early game, Kassadin has the advantage against Graves with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Kassadin players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kassadin do against Graves in the late game?

In the late game, Kassadin takes over the Kassadin vs Graves matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Kassadin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kassadin vs Graves matchup?

Kassadin wins the matchup against Graves with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Kassadin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Kassadin build against Graves?

The best Kassadin build against Graves includes Rod of Ages, Zhonya's Hourglass, Seraph's Embrace with Armored Advance. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kassadin runes against Graves?

The best Kassadin runes against Graves use the Inspiration primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Kassadin vs Graves matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kassadin counter Graves?

Yes, Kassadin has a favorable matchup against Graves with a 66.7% win rate. Kassadin strongly counters Graves in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kassadin against Graves?

When playing Kassadin against Graves, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.