Graves
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
DPS
Domination
Dark Harvest
Sudden Impact
Grisly Mementos
Treasure Hunter
Precision
Legend: Alacrity
Triumph
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Graves' shotgun has some unique properties. He must reload when he runs out of ammo. Attacks fire 4 bullets, which cannot pass through units. Non-champions struck by multiple bullets are knocked back.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 13s | 26s | 16s | – |
| 6 | 9.5s | 26s | 16s | 1m40 |
| 9 | 6s | 24s | 16s | 1m40 |
| 11 | 6s | 22s | 16s | 1m20 |
| 16 | 6s | 18s | 14s | 1m |
| 18 | 6s | 18s | 12s | 1m |
Your auto-attacks fire cone-shaped projectiles that are blocked by the first enemy — position yourself to hit your target without minions in front.
E (Quickdraw) gives armor stacks — in the jungle, use it frequently to stay healthy during clear.
W (Smoke Screen) blinds enemies inside — use it on carries to prevent them from targeting.
R (Collateral Damage) knocks Graves back — use the recoil to reposition or hop over a wall.
Playing as Graves
Tips to maximize your impact
Your auto-attacks fire cone-shaped projectiles that are blocked by the first enemy — position yourself to hit your target without minions in front.
E (Quickdraw) gives armor stacks — in the jungle, use it frequently to stay healthy during clear.
W (Smoke Screen) blinds enemies inside — use it on carries to prevent them from targeting.
R (Collateral Damage) knocks Graves back — use the recoil to reposition or hop over a wall.
Playing against Graves
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Minions and tanks block his autos (like a shotgun) — position yourself behind units to reduce his damage.
His W blinds you: get out of the smoke cloud quickly instead of fighting inside it.
Graves is an early/mid game jungle champion — if you scale better, play safe and wait for late game.
He has relatively short range (425) — long-range ADCs outrange him easily.
Stats with Graves
Your best and worst matchups
Stats against Graves
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Counters
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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