Tryndamere - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.1%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Tryndamerevs Graves

SFighterAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Tryndamere vs Graves is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Tryndamere wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Graves based on 13 games. Graves wins the early laning phase while Tryndamere scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Tryndamere build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Tryndamere vs Graves matchup.

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Tryndamere Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Tryndamere 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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Tryndamere - 53.9% win rate in this matchup
Tryndamere
53.9% WR
VS
Graves vs Tryndamere matchup - 46.1% win rate
Graves
46.1% WR

Who Wins the Tryndamere vs Graves Matchup?

Tryndamere wins the Tryndamere vs Graves matchup
Winner
Tryndamere
Matches: 13
53.9%
Win Rate
46.1%
3.7
CS / min
3.5
735
DMG / min
752
14,474
Gold / game
12,941
535
Heal / min
192
1,007
DMG Mitigated / min
650
0.5
CC / min
0.6
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Tryndamere vs Graves Matchup Summary

The Tryndamere vs Graves matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Tryndamere wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Graves's 46.1%, giving Tryndamere a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Graves controls the early laning stage, but Tryndamere outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Graves needs to press advantages before Tryndamere reaches their power spikes, while Tryndamere should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Tryndamere leads by 700 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Tryndamere 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.

Tryndamere vs Graves Laning Phase Breakdown

Tryndamere wins the laning phase against Graves in League of Legends

Tryndamere is favored during the laning phase against Graves, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Tryndamere holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
3.7Tryndamere
3.5Graves
Tryndamere and Graves farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
735Tryndamere
752Graves
Damage output is virtually even between Tryndamere and Graves, with only 17 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
14,474Tryndamere
12,941Graves
Tryndamere generates a commanding 1,533 more gold per game than Graves. This substantial economic advantage means Tryndamere consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Graves should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Tryndamere
0.6Graves
Both Tryndamere and Graves provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,542Tryndamere
842Graves
Tryndamere vastly out-sustains Graves, healing and mitigating 700 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Tryndamere can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Graves is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Graves, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Tryndamere Build Against Graves

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Graves, providing the mobility and stats Tryndamere needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Tryndamere against Graves are Essence Reaver, Blade of The Ruined King and Phantom Dancer. This combination gives Tryndamere 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 Tryndamere vs Graves matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Graves
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Tryndamere early game win rateTryndamere40.0%
Graves early game win rateGraves60.0%
Late Game
Tryndamere
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Tryndamere late game win rateTryndamere62.5%
Graves late game win rateGraves37.5%

Graves dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Tryndamere. This lopsided early game means Graves can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Tryndamere is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Graves. Extended games heavily favor Tryndamere, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Graves must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Tryndamere reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Tryndamere 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 Tryndamere Runes Against Graves

Domination rune tree - Tryndamere primary runes vs GravesDomination
Hail of Blades - best Tryndamere rune vs GravesSudden Impact - best Tryndamere rune vs GravesGrisly Mementos - best Tryndamere rune vs GravesTreasure Hunter - best Tryndamere rune vs Graves
Precision rune tree - Tryndamere secondary runes vs GravesPrecision
Last Stand - best Tryndamere rune vs GravesLegend: Alacrity - best Tryndamere rune vs Graves
100.0% WR

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


Tryndamere matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Tryndamere'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 Tryndamere build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Tryndamere matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.68%1907.395213,35953.0%54.2%
39.72%1417.064311,97632.2%45.1%
54.69%1286.784112,94855.2%54.3%
59.35%1236.683812,18263.8%55.4%
47.93%1216.772813,63144.7%49.4%
53.70%1087.01,04013,38364.0%44.8%
44.76%1056.675511,68135.2%54.9%
54.90%1027.096113,48663.2%50.0%
53.13%967.180813,07152.4%53.7%
50.59%857.21,17412,81150.0%51.1%
51.19%846.886612,43156.3%48.1%
53.01%837.184812,28865.8%42.2%
59.04%837.085812,92160.5%57.8%
55.41%746.586312,68761.8%50.0%
41.10%737.186012,38147.1%35.9%
42.86%707.294812,62537.1%48.6%
49.25%676.987313,89448.1%50.0%
56.45%627.082712,15160.0%51.9%
54.39%577.079212,81860.0%50.0%
56.36%556.992713,30367.9%44.4%
47.17%536.385811,56634.6%59.3%
50.94%537.298412,34751.7%50.0%
43.14%516.687412,81539.1%46.4%
66.00%504.090715,16376.5%60.6%
54.00%507.072312,25658.3%50.0%
45.83%484.180313,08031.6%55.2%
45.83%486.790512,43150.0%40.9%
62.50%487.286412,85761.9%63.0%
58.70%466.694012,22152.2%65.2%
46.67%457.385013,62047.1%46.4%
54.76%427.41,00314,31060.9%47.4%
50.00%387.786513,36053.3%47.8%
62.16%375.493213,31066.7%59.1%
56.76%376.785312,24650.0%63.2%
43.24%376.386512,75458.8%30.0%
40.54%377.182512,75533.3%47.4%
52.78%367.287814,06166.7%42.9%
58.33%366.372011,87864.3%54.5%
42.86%356.885912,82746.7%40.0%
52.94%346.594811,22554.5%50.0%
61.76%346.889814,49078.6%50.0%
64.71%346.069212,43181.3%50.0%
41.38%297.276212,65533.3%47.1%
51.72%293.082913,57050.0%53.3%
46.15%262.373313,30630.0%56.3%
69.23%264.281513,27069.2%69.2%
68.00%257.178711,83853.9%83.3%
52.00%256.771311,50416.7%84.6%
52.00%254.21,06614,66071.4%44.4%
52.00%257.284012,79658.3%46.1%
54.17%246.468312,06742.9%70.0%
45.83%242.384214,57830.0%57.1%
52.38%217.084915,41116.7%66.7%
38.10%214.368910,89045.5%30.0%
33.33%216.999913,09038.5%25.0%
57.14%213.470313,34640.0%72.7%
33.33%217.373413,49437.5%30.8%
55.00%206.367512,12077.8%36.4%
73.68%192.468313,72662.5%81.8%
63.16%197.365712,27571.4%58.3%
52.63%195.388614,65942.9%58.3%
55.56%187.198914,39771.4%45.5%
44.44%186.776612,22355.6%33.3%
38.89%183.382014,69740.0%38.5%
41.18%174.971211,78833.3%50.0%
52.94%177.176511,83254.5%50.0%
56.25%165.91,05513,12557.1%55.6%
66.67%157.01,01913,71087.5%42.9%
66.67%156.394715,41980.0%60.0%
73.33%152.078512,57257.1%87.5%
50.00%147.379013,34350.0%50.0%
50.00%142.065012,56575.0%40.0%
30.77%133.475312,32220.0%37.5%
53.85%133.773514,47440.0%62.5%
50.00%126.382312,07550.0%50.0%
81.82%112.61,02312,95185.7%75.0%
80.00%103.695214,20966.7%85.7%
70.00%107.190812,47083.3%50.0%
70.00%105.698212,01240.0%100.0%
66.67%97.181714,85450.0%71.4%
33.33%95.870912,52666.7%16.7%
33.33%97.198713,78650.0%28.6%
66.67%96.880613,14250.0%80.0%
55.56%97.366411,47150.0%66.7%
37.50%82.272612,8140.0%60.0%
87.50%83.381112,787100.0%75.0%
37.50%87.31,02115,4770.0%60.0%
87.50%87.91,08814,650100.0%50.0%
62.50%83.667611,65583.3%0.0%
37.50%87.61,00212,71940.0%33.3%
25.00%87.190812,6930.0%33.3%
42.86%77.983411,89550.0%33.3%
71.43%71.484815,06633.3%100.0%
57.14%75.576611,99533.3%75.0%
42.86%75.870112,62133.3%50.0%
57.14%75.865712,84650.0%66.7%
57.14%76.585213,55250.0%60.0%
50.00%66.059114,04650.0%50.0%
66.67%66.368812,37675.0%50.0%
66.67%67.380413,994100.0%0.0%
66.67%67.094516,869100.0%60.0%
33.33%64.897115,8670.0%40.0%
60.00%56.790413,66166.7%50.0%
80.00%55.378811,787100.0%66.7%
20.00%51.083514,3290.0%50.0%
20.00%56.875116,6410.0%25.0%
100.00%52.565415,474100.0%100.0%
60.00%56.393616,7160.0%60.0%
40.00%56.81,07913,62250.0%0.0%
0.00%57.587413,9680.0%0.0%
80.00%55.296112,29066.7%100.0%
20.00%55.163910,60433.3%0.0%
0.00%54.371210,2560.0%0.0%

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Tryndamere vs Graves - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tryndamere do against Graves in League of Legends?

Tryndamere wins the Tryndamere vs Graves matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Graves's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Tryndamere do against Graves in the early game?

In the early game, Graves has the advantage against Tryndamere with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Graves players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Tryndamere do against Graves in the late game?

In the late game, Tryndamere takes over the Tryndamere vs Graves matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Tryndamere scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Tryndamere vs Graves matchup?

Tryndamere wins the matchup against Graves with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Tryndamere is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Tryndamere build against Graves?

The best Tryndamere build against Graves includes Essence Reaver, Blade of The Ruined King, Phantom Dancer with Berserker's Greaves. 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 Tryndamere runes against Graves?

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

Does Tryndamere counter Graves?

Yes, Tryndamere has a favorable matchup against Graves with a 53.9% win rate. Tryndamere strongly counters Graves in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Tryndamere against Graves?

When playing Tryndamere against Graves, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Graves. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.