Rengarvs Graves
Rengar vs Graves is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Graves wins with a 55.4% win rate (+10.8%) over Rengar based on 83 games. Rengar wins the early laning phase while Graves scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Rengar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rengar vs Graves matchup.
Rengar Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rengar 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.
Graves(44.6%)Who Wins the Rengar vs Graves Matchup?
Rengar vs Graves Matchup Summary
The Rengar vs Graves matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 83 recent matches analyzed, Graves wins with a 55.4% win rate compared to Rengar's 44.6%, giving Graves a 10.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Rengar controls the early laning stage, but Graves outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Rengar 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 CS, where Graves leads by 0.5 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Graves has a strong advantage in this matchup. Rengar players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Graves 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.
Rengar vs Graves Laning Phase Breakdown
Graves is favored during the laning phase against Rengar, 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.
Best Rengar Build Against Graves
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Graves, providing the mobility and stats Rengar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rengar against Graves are Profane Hydra, Edge of Night and Umbral Glaive. This combination gives Rengar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 6 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 Rengar vs Graves matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Rengar50.0%Graves50.0%Rengar39.0%Graves61.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Rengar and Graves, with Rengar holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Graves is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.0% win rate — 22.0 points above Rengar. Extended games heavily favor Graves, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Rengar has the edge early, but Graves gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Rengar Runes Against Graves
Precision
Domination
The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Rengar the best tools to compete against Graves in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Rengar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Rengar'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 Rengar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.58% | 83 | 1.1 | 793 | 13,723 | 50.0% | 39.0% | |
| 42.86% | 70 | 1.0 | 734 | 13,856 | 42.9% | 42.9% | |
| 49.28% | 69 | 1.4 | 828 | 14,471 | 46.4% | 51.2% | |
| 54.69% | 64 | 1.2 | 839 | 13,940 | 48.5% | 61.3% | |
| 50.00% | 62 | 1.2 | 878 | 14,575 | 48.1% | 51.4% | |
| 44.26% | 61 | 1.1 | 862 | 14,737 | 40.0% | 47.2% | |
| 35.59% | 59 | 1.3 | 772 | 13,625 | 44.4% | 28.1% | |
| 44.64% | 56 | 1.1 | 850 | 14,442 | 48.1% | 41.4% | |
| 40.00% | 50 | 1.1 | 789 | 14,290 | 47.6% | 34.5% | |
| 44.44% | 45 | 1.6 | 957 | 13,525 | 52.2% | 36.4% | |
| 48.89% | 45 | 0.9 | 752 | 13,173 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 35.71% | 42 | 1.2 | 898 | 15,308 | 46.1% | 31.0% | |
| 40.48% | 42 | 1.0 | 820 | 14,891 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 1.1 | 893 | 14,280 | 38.9% | 54.2% | |
| 61.11% | 36 | 1.0 | 798 | 13,472 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 1.7 | 879 | 14,685 | 61.1% | 43.8% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 1.3 | 742 | 13,658 | 53.3% | 44.4% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 1.1 | 851 | 14,222 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 0.9 | 827 | 12,730 | 47.1% | 42.9% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 1.1 | 757 | 13,709 | 64.3% | 53.3% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 1.1 | 914 | 14,352 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 1.3 | 946 | 14,295 | 35.7% | 53.9% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 1.4 | 890 | 14,974 | 30.8% | 42.9% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 1.0 | 969 | 14,456 | 42.9% | 61.5% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 759 | 12,845 | 46.7% | 20.0% | |
| 20.83% | 24 | 1.8 | 798 | 13,486 | 8.3% | 33.3% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 1.2 | 937 | 14,067 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.4 | 785 | 13,620 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.3 | 750 | 13,923 | 33.3% | 53.9% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 2.5 | 703 | 13,053 | 44.4% | 30.8% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.0 | 799 | 14,220 | 30.0% | 54.5% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 0.9 | 718 | 13,486 | 33.3% | 58.3% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.8 | 687 | 13,341 | 60.0% | 27.3% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 844 | 14,651 | 50.0% | 43.8% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 1.0 | 1,021 | 15,816 | 40.0% | 78.6% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.3 | 896 | 14,145 | 50.0% | 61.5% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 0.9 | 731 | 13,473 | 54.5% | 85.7% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 3.0 | 733 | 11,347 | 71.4% | 40.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 1.1 | 936 | 17,076 | 66.7% | 54.5% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.1 | 767 | 12,777 | 44.4% | 28.6% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 1.3 | 889 | 13,113 | 72.7% | 75.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.1 | 737 | 14,576 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 15.38% | 13 | 1.2 | 698 | 13,854 | 28.6% | 0.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.1 | 627 | 12,369 | 57.1% | 20.0% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 2.4 | 663 | 11,405 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.1 | 812 | 14,416 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 2.2 | 798 | 12,725 | 37.5% | 75.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 4.6 | 813 | 13,959 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 706 | 14,197 | 20.0% | 80.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 3.9 | 858 | 13,958 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 0.9 | 1,182 | 16,117 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.7 | 708 | 13,286 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.0 | 1,004 | 16,674 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.7 | 911 | 12,087 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 4.5 | 935 | 13,465 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.2 | 1,054 | 15,010 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 2.6 | 522 | 11,740 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.4 | 873 | 14,831 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.6 | 653 | 12,333 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 2.2 | 750 | 11,793 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.5 | 911 | 13,546 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.9 | 782 | 11,309 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 370 | 6,625 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 671 | 10,564 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 722 | 13,225 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 635 | 9,158 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 1,045 | 19,031 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 727 | 12,762 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.8 | 1,131 | 14,498 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
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Rengar vs Graves - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Rengar do against Graves in League of Legends?
Graves wins the Rengar vs Graves matchup with a 55.4% win rate compared to Rengar's 44.6%, a 10.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 83 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Rengar do against Graves in the early game?
In the early game, Rengar has the advantage against Graves with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Rengar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Rengar do against Graves in the late game?
In the late game, Graves takes over the Rengar vs Graves matchup with a 61.0% win rate compared to 39.0%. Graves scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Rengar vs Graves matchup?
Graves wins the matchup against Rengar with a 55.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 10.8 percentage point advantage means Graves is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 83 games analyzed.
What is the best Rengar build against Graves?
The best Rengar build against Graves includes Profane Hydra, Edge of Night, Umbral Glaive with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Rengar runes against Graves?
The best Rengar runes against Graves use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 47.1% win rate in the Rengar vs Graves matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Rengar counter Graves?
No, Rengar struggles against Graves with only a 44.6% win rate. Graves has the advantage in this matchup. Rengar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Graves's lead.
How do I play Rengar against Graves?
When playing Rengar against Graves, play cautiously and avoid Graves's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Graves has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.