Kindred - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Kindredvs Gragas

CMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kindred vs Gragas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Gragas wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kindred based on 5 games. Kindred wins the early laning phase while Gragas scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kindred vs Gragas matchup.

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Kindred Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kindred 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.

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Kindred - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Kindred
40.0% WR
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Gragas vs Kindred matchup - 60.0% win rate
Gragas
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Kindred vs Gragas Matchup?

Gragas wins the Kindred vs Gragas matchup
Winner
Gragas
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
1.2
CS / min
1.3
1,190
DMG / min
549
17,444
Gold / game
14,129
506
Heal / min
470
598
DMG Mitigated / min
970
0.5
CC / min
1.1
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Kindred vs Gragas Matchup Summary

The Kindred vs Gragas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Gragas wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 40.0%, giving Gragas a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Gragas outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred needs to press advantages before Gragas reaches their power spikes, while Gragas should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Kindred leads by 640 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gragas has a strong advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Gragas overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kindred vs Gragas Laning Phase Breakdown

Gragas wins the laning phase against Kindred in League of Legends

Gragas is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gragas holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.2Kindred
1.3Gragas
Kindred and Gragas farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
1,190Kindred
549Gragas
Kindred heavily out-damages Gragas by 640 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gragas should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Kindred's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
17,444Kindred
14,129Gragas
Kindred generates a commanding 3,315 more gold per game than Gragas. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gragas should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Kindred
1.1Gragas
Gragas provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kindred, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Gragas coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,104Kindred
1,441Gragas
Gragas vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 336 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gragas can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kindred is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kindred, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kindred Build Against Gragas

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Gragas, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Gragas are The Collector, Kraken Slayer and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Kindred an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Gragas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kindred
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kindred early game win rateKindred100.0%
Gragas early game win rateGragas0.0%
Late Game
Gragas
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Kindred late game win rateKindred25.0%
Gragas late game win rateGragas75.0%

Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Gragas. This lopsided early game means Kindred can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Gragas is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Gragas, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Kindred must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Gragas reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gragas survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Kindred Runes Against Gragas

Precision rune tree - Kindred primary runes vs GragasPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kindred rune vs GragasTriumph - best Kindred rune vs GragasLegend: Alacrity - best Kindred rune vs GragasCoup de Grace - best Kindred rune vs Gragas
Domination rune tree - Kindred secondary runes vs GragasDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kindred rune vs GragasTreasure Hunter - best Kindred rune vs Gragas
50.0% WR

The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Kindred the best tools to compete against Gragas in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Kindred'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 Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kindred matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.50%801.080912,78852.8%43.2%
51.72%581.291813,28042.3%59.4%
57.14%491.181812,09056.0%58.3%
47.92%481.177113,14168.4%34.5%
48.94%471.083712,91050.0%48.0%
54.35%461.392513,81652.6%55.6%
46.67%451.185613,36646.7%46.7%
61.54%391.080511,82066.7%55.6%
36.84%381.274812,85644.4%30.0%
48.48%331.180713,45044.4%50.0%
62.96%271.190412,54954.5%68.8%
55.56%271.079011,41746.7%66.7%
59.26%271.180112,88460.0%58.8%
40.00%251.391811,89635.7%45.5%
36.36%221.082411,53510.0%58.3%
52.38%211.080411,75741.7%66.7%
61.90%211.094512,13744.4%75.0%
60.00%201.193412,80266.7%54.5%
50.00%201.279111,60655.6%45.5%
45.00%201.059912,20550.0%41.7%
52.63%191.490414,62575.0%46.7%
36.84%191.279612,52737.5%36.4%
55.56%181.21,04712,82862.5%50.0%
55.56%181.180111,76271.4%45.5%
47.06%171.282913,78642.9%50.0%
41.18%171.187813,35583.3%18.2%
70.59%171.197714,16080.0%66.7%
50.00%161.188511,49122.2%85.7%
37.50%160.85709,56428.6%44.4%
40.00%151.782613,40537.5%42.9%
60.00%151.189715,07966.7%58.3%
66.67%150.86729,57770.0%60.0%
53.85%130.966712,59880.0%37.5%
36.36%110.86609,52628.6%50.0%
27.27%111.41,06114,4940.0%37.5%
81.82%110.71,04712,34066.7%100.0%
54.55%111.482512,03233.3%62.5%
60.00%100.91,00013,47050.0%66.7%
40.00%101.272513,3270.0%57.1%
66.67%91.984912,29050.0%80.0%
12.50%81.467111,59933.3%0.0%
50.00%81.084213,97933.3%60.0%
57.14%70.963611,10680.0%0.0%
42.86%71.073614,77566.7%25.0%
28.57%71.063010,86025.0%33.3%
66.67%61.796816,363100.0%60.0%
50.00%61.385111,77060.0%0.0%
66.67%60.969112,11075.0%50.0%
60.00%52.25558,55233.3%100.0%
20.00%51.284814,84650.0%0.0%
60.00%51.099116,4480.0%60.0%
60.00%51.197214,05150.0%66.7%
80.00%54.51,33719,8810.0%80.0%
40.00%52.36087,96350.0%33.3%
40.00%51.21,19017,444100.0%25.0%
40.00%56.357810,39866.7%0.0%

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Kindred vs Gragas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kindred do against Gragas in League of Legends?

Gragas wins the Kindred vs Gragas matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kindred's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Kindred do against Gragas in the early game?

In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Gragas with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Kindred players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kindred do against Gragas in the late game?

In the late game, Gragas takes over the Kindred vs Gragas matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Gragas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kindred vs Gragas matchup?

Gragas wins the matchup against Kindred with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Gragas is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Kindred build against Gragas?

The best Kindred build against Gragas includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Lord Dominik's Regards with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kindred runes against Gragas?

The best Kindred runes against Gragas use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Kindred vs Gragas matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kindred counter Gragas?

No, Kindred struggles against Gragas with only a 40.0% win rate. Gragas has the advantage in this matchup. Kindred players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gragas's lead.

How do I play Kindred against Gragas?

When playing Kindred against Gragas, play cautiously and avoid Gragas's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Gragas has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.