Kindredvs Graves
Kindred vs Graves is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kindred wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Graves based on 11 games. Kindred wins the early laning phase while Graves scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kindred vs Graves matchup.
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.
Who Wins the Kindred vs Graves Matchup?
Kindred vs Graves Matchup Summary
The Kindred vs Graves matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Graves's 45.5%, giving Kindred a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Graves outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred needs to press advantages before Graves reaches their power spikes, while Graves should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Graves leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred 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.
Kindred vs Graves Laning Phase Breakdown
Graves is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Graves holds advantages in farming, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Kindred Build Against Graves
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Graves, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Graves 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. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Graves. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kindred vs Graves matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kindred83.3%
Graves16.7%Kindred20.0%Graves80.0%Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 83.3% win rate — a 66.7 percentage point lead over Graves. This lopsided early game means Kindred can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Graves is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Graves, 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 Graves reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Graves 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 Graves
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Kindred to press their advantage against Graves, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.00% | 20 | 0.9 | 719 | 11,829 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.1 | 647 | 10,871 | 87.5% | 40.0% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 1.1 | 823 | 12,042 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.6 | 895 | 14,720 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.2 | 933 | 14,741 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 1.1 | 730 | 13,949 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 0.8 | 651 | 12,147 | 75.0% | 30.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 0.9 | 856 | 13,783 | 20.0% | 57.1% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 1.2 | 967 | 13,495 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.4 | 823 | 12,273 | 83.3% | 20.0% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 1.2 | 857 | 14,451 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 906 | 13,161 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 655 | 9,082 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 826 | 11,674 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.1 | 766 | 10,493 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.2 | 785 | 12,940 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.1 | 1,012 | 13,262 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 743 | 12,533 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.0 | 875 | 11,493 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.1 | 790 | 12,908 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.3 | 1,075 | 15,132 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.6 | 637 | 7,524 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.3 | 1,068 | 14,374 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.2 | 1,169 | 11,382 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.0 | 799 | 11,886 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 873 | 15,484 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 899 | 13,126 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.1 | 838 | 11,510 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 758 | 12,821 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 699 | 12,260 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 774 | 10,900 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 872 | 14,471 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 100.00% | 4 | 1.3 | 1,012 | 16,103 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
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Kindred vs Graves - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kindred do against Graves in League of Legends?
Kindred wins the Kindred vs Graves matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Graves's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Kindred do against Graves in the early game?
In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Graves with a 83.3% win rate versus 16.7%. 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 Graves in the late game?
In the late game, Graves takes over the Kindred vs Graves matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Graves scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kindred vs Graves matchup?
Kindred wins the matchup against Graves with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.
What is the best Kindred build against Graves?
The best Kindred build against Graves includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Lord Dominik's Regards with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Kindred runes against Graves?
The best Kindred runes against Graves use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Kindred vs Graves matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kindred counter Graves?
Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Graves with a 54.5% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Graves in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Kindred against Graves?
When playing Kindred 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.