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5 CostBest Graves build for TFT Set 17 with 63.0% top 4 rate. Top items: Thief's Gloves, Edge of Night, and Last Whisper. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 17 Graves builds: Deathblade, Striker's Flail, Spear of Shojin (63.03% top four rate, +13.80% difference); Quicksilver, Sterak's Gage, Hand Of Justice (59.86% top four rate, +10.63% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, Kraken's Fury (54.31% top four rate, +5.08% difference)
Graves Component Priority Order in Set 17
When playing Graves in TFT Set 17, prioritize collecting B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. Giant's Belt and Negatron Cloak are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Graves's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Graves?
B.F. Sword is the 1st priority component for Graves, appearing in 8 of the top item builds. This component builds into Edge of Night, Giant Slayer, Sterak's Gage, which are core items for maximizing Graves's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 2nd priority component for Graves, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Last Whisper, Striker's Flail, which are core items for maximizing Graves's effectiveness.
Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Graves, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Last Whisper, Giant Slayer, Kraken's Fury, which are core items for maximizing Graves's effectiveness.
Graves Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize B.F. Sword on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Graves's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for B.F. Sword or Sparring Gloves to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Graves's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Graves in Set 17
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Graves Itemization in Set 17
Graves's best item build provides +13.8% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
Itemized Graves achieves 19.3% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 5-cost champion, Graves has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Graves Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Graves itemization in TFT Set 17 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Graves has a base top four rate of 49.2%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Graves item build achieves a 63.0% top four rate, representing a +13.8% difference from the base rate. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Graves achieves 53.0% top four rate (+3.8% vs base) with 4.26 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Graves achieves a 19.3% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Graves a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Graves
- When you find Graves early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Graves's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Graves
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Graves Items in TFT Set 17
The best Graves item is Thief's Gloves with a 58.91% win rate (+9.68% vs base), 17.52% first place rate, and 2.63% pick rate. The most popular is Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 8.89% pick rate and 45.40% win rate. The top three Graves items are Thief's Gloves, Edge of Night, and Last Whisper.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | A | 58.91% | +9.68% | 17.52% | 2.63% | 976 | ||
  | A | 58.43% | +9.20% | 16.36% | 2.95% | 1,097 | ||
 | B | 58.05% | +8.82% | 15.08% | 3.61% | 1,342 | ||
| 4 | | B | 57.88% | +8.65% | 14.75% | 6.47% | 2,405 | |
| 5 |  | B | 57.45% | +8.22% | 15.90% | 5.32% | 1,979 | |
| 6 | | B | 57.26% | +8.03% | 15.72% | 5.74% | 2,134 | |
| 7 | | C | 56.64% | +7.41% | 14.73% | 5.47% | 2,034 | |
| 8 |  | C | 54.50% | +5.27% | 13.56% | 3.77% | 1,400 | |
| 9 |  | C | 54.47% | +5.24% | 14.46% | 7.20% | 2,675 | |
| 10 | | B | 54.23% | +5.00% | 14.51% | 5.89% | 2,189 | |
| 11 | | C | 52.70% | +3.47% | 14.13% | 3.04% | 1,129 | |
| 12 | | D | 49.84% | +0.61% | 13.90% | 5.12% | 1,902 | |
| 13 | | D | 49.47% | +0.24% | 13.07% | 2.77% | 1,029 | |
| 14 | | D | 49.46% | +0.23% | 12.62% | 8.23% | 3,061 | |
| 15 |  | D | 45.40% | -3.83% | 12.92% | 8.89% | 3,306 |
Best Graves Artifact Items in TFT Set 17
The best Graves artifact item is Death's Defiance with a 61.90% win rate (+12.67% vs base), 17.29% first place rate, and 0.11% pick rate. The most popular is Yasuo's Bladework with a 0.24% pick rate and 35.23% win rate. The top three Graves artifact items are Death's Defiance, Rapid Firecannon, and Mittens.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 61.90% | +12.67% | 17.29% | 0.11% | 42 | ||
| D | 56.86% | +7.63% | 12.30% | 0.14% | 51 | ||
| C | 55.56% | +6.33% | 14.80% | 0.05% | 18 | ||
| 4 | C | 48.39% | -0.84% | 11.82% | 0.08% | 31 | |
| 5 | D | 46.67% | -2.56% | 13.73% | 0.12% | 45 | |
| 6 | F | 46.67% | -2.56% | 12.40% | 0.08% | 30 | |
| 7 | C | 44.26% | -4.97% | 12.82% | 0.16% | 61 | |
| 8 | D | 44.00% | -5.23% | 14.03% | 0.07% | 25 | |
| 9 | D | 42.86% | -6.37% | 14.18% | 0.13% | 49 | |
| 10 | F | 42.86% | -6.37% | 10.86% | 0.08% | 28 | |
| 11 | F | 41.67% | -7.56% | 4.93% | 0.06% | 24 | |
| 12 | D | 38.10% | -11.13% | 10.95% | 0.11% | 42 | |
| 13 | B | 37.50% | -11.73% | 13.19% | 0.04% | 16 | |
| 14 | F | 35.23% | -14.00% | 7.60% | 0.24% | 88 | |
| 15 | D | 33.78% | -15.45% | 11.16% | 0.20% | 74 | |
| 16 | F | 33.33% | -15.90% | 12.34% | 0.04% | 15 | |
| 17 | D | 28.57% | -20.66% | 12.73% | 0.13% | 49 | |
| 18 | F | 15.38% | -33.85% | 12.68% | 0.03% | 13 | |
| 19 | A | 14.29% | -34.94% | 15.77% | 0.04% | 14 | |
| 20 | D | 0.00% | -49.23% | 10.55% | 0.03% | 11 |
Best Graves Radiant Items in TFT Set 17
The best Graves radiant item is Radiant Warmog's Armor with a 72.73% win rate (+23.50% vs base), 10.43% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 0.27% pick rate and 47.47% win rate. Radiant Red Buff has the highest first place rate at 17.90%. The top three Graves radiant items are Radiant Warmog's Armor, Radiant Red Buff, and Radiant Striker's Flail.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 72.73% | +23.50% | 10.43% | 0.03% | 11 | ||
| A | 68.00% | +18.77% | 17.90% | 0.07% | 25 | ||
| B | 62.50% | +13.27% | 15.87% | 0.15% | 56 | ||
| 4 | A | 61.90% | +12.67% | 15.65% | 0.17% | 63 | |
| 5 | C | 59.21% | +9.98% | 14.20% | 0.20% | 76 | |
| 6 | C | 58.82% | +9.59% | 14.30% | 0.09% | 34 | |
| 7 | C | 55.56% | +6.33% | 13.36% | 0.12% | 45 | |
| 8 | C | 50.00% | +0.77% | 14.36% | 0.05% | 20 | |
| 9 | D | 50.00% | +0.77% | 11.15% | 0.11% | 40 | |
| 10 | D | 50.00% | +0.77% | 12.25% | 0.03% | 12 | |
| 11 | D | 47.47% | -1.76% | 13.30% | 0.27% | 99 | |
| 12 | F | 45.00% | -4.23% | 11.29% | 0.11% | 40 | |
| 13 | D | 44.83% | -4.40% | 15.16% | 0.08% | 29 | |
| 14 | B | 42.86% | -6.37% | 14.73% | 0.11% | 42 | |
| 15 | C | 42.86% | -6.37% | 11.30% | 0.04% | 14 | |
| 16 | B | 40.00% | -9.23% | 14.30% | 0.03% | 10 | |
| 17 | B | 30.77% | -18.46% | 15.75% | 0.07% | 26 | |
| 18 | A | 27.27% | -21.96% | 14.85% | 0.12% | 44 |
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Graves Set 17 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graves's best build in Set 17?
The best Graves build in TFT Set 17 features Deathblade, Striker's Flail, and Spear of Shojin as core items. This build has a 63.03% win rate and is picked 0.94% of the time. First place rate: 35.15%, avg placement: 3.68.
What is the best item for Graves?
Thief's Gloves is the best item for Graves with a 58.91% win rate and 2.63% pick rate across 976 matches.
Which item is most popular on Graves?
Guinsoo's Rageblade is the most popular item on Graves with a 8.89% pick rate. It has a 45.40% win rate across 3,306 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Graves?
The top 3 items for Graves are Thief's Gloves, Edge of Night, and Last Whisper. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Graves's kit.
How many matches do the Graves item builds have?
The Graves item build data is based on 28,658 matches analyzed in TFT Set 17. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.
Should I always build Thief's Gloves on Graves?
Thief's Gloves is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 58.91% win rate on Graves.
What components should I prioritize for Graves in TFT Set 17?
Priority components for Graves are B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves, and Recurve Bow. These components build into Graves's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.
What should I pick on carousel for Graves in TFT?
On carousel for Graves TFT builds, prioritize B.F. Sword. These components are essential for Graves's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.
Should I itemize Graves in TFT Set 17?
Yes, Graves is a strong item holder with a 63.0% win rate when properly itemized. Graves should be a priority for your items in Graves comps.
Is Graves a good item holder in TFT Set 17?
Yes, Graves is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 49.2% to 63.0%. Graves scales well with items.
What is Graves's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 17?
Graves's top 4 rate when itemized is 53.0%. With proper items, Graves matches the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Graves emblem?
The best emblem for Graves is Brawler Emblem with a 68.75% win rate. This emblem activates the Brawler trait on Graves, providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Graves radiant item?
The top radiant item for Graves is Radiant Adaptive Helm with a 100.00% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.
What is the best Graves artifact?
The best artifact for Graves is Death's Defiance with a 61.90% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Graves's kit.