Kindred vs Graves JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kindred vs Graves

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Kindred's ranged dueling and mobility to contest marks and control river fights when nearby lanes have priority.
Avoid sacrificing camp tempo for marks that are impossible to contest against Graves's fast clears and strong invade potential.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize pathing around expected mark spawns and lane priority to secure marks and scale.
Fight for river control and Scuttle when your lanes have priority to deny Graves early tempo.
Track Graves's first clear and counter-gank when he shows on predictable paths to punish his invade attempts.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights early where Graves's burst and mobility can overwhelm you.
Be cautious in forced smite fights without vision or lane priority, as Graves can contest with superior clear speed.
Watch for Graves's early invade timing when your camps are low health or you are mid-clear without escape routes.

Early game

Start with a clear path that secures early marks while avoiding Graves's invade windows.
Contest first Scuttle only if your lanes can move first and provide cover for river control.
Avoid extended fights early without vision as Graves can punish weak clears and invade with his burst and mobility.

Power spikes

Kindred spikes with marks and item scaling; use these to increase your objective DPS and skirmish power.
Graves spikes early with his fast clears and burst; respect his (E) dash and (R) burst to avoid lethal trades.
Kindred's (R) fight reset is key for extended objective control; use it to outlast Graves in skirmishes.

Win conditions

Use lane priority to secure marks and control river vision, enabling safe contest of objectives.
Kite Graves in river fights using your ranged damage and mobility, then convert tempo leads into dragon and Rift Herald.
Deny Graves free farm and tempo by counter-jungling when he overextends or shows on gank paths, scaling into a stronger late-game carry.