Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Graves
VS
Champion 2
Kayn
vs

51.4%
Graves win rate vs Kayn
Skill matchup — could go either way
3,170
Games Analyzed
51.4%
Graves WR
48.6%
Kayn WR
+108
Avg Gold Diff @15
Graves
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Kayn
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Graves
Level 3
Graves
Level 6
Kayn
Level 6
Graves
1 item
Kayn
1 item
Kayn
Form transform
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Graves is strongest early game while Kayn peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Range Advantage
Graves has range advantage. Kayn should look for short trades when Graves uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Kayn's Weakness
Kayn's main weakness: Pre-form weak, wrong form = bad, early invades. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Graves Win Condition
Fast clear, invade, burst squishies, grit stacking
Kayn Win Condition
Transform into assassin or drain tank, wall walk ganks
Recommended Items
Graves

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Kayn's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Kayn

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Graves's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Graves's sustain/autos

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Graves's Worst Matchups
Kayn's Worst Matchups
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