
Holliday vs Gravesvs Graves
Graves hard counters Holliday with only 44.3% win rate across 6,328 matches. Graves secures 0.5 more kills on average. When facing this counter, prioritize defensive items, team play, and avoid extended trades.
Holliday Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Holliday performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, combat stats, net worth comparison, and damage analysis — all based on real ranked Deadlock data.
Who Wins the Holliday vs Graves Matchup?

Holliday vs Graves Matchup Summary
The Holliday vs Graves matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 6,328 recent matches analyzed, Graves wins with a 56.0% win rate compared to Holliday's 44.3%, giving Graves a 11.6 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Graves consistently outperforms. Graves has overwhelming statistical superiority in this matchup. Holliday should avoid direct confrontation, focus entirely on farm and objectives, and wait for team fight scenarios where individual matchup advantages are diluted.
Holliday vs Graves Combat Analysis
Graves edges out Holliday in a competitive combat comparison, winning 3 of 5 metrics with notable advantages in kill production, damage output, objective damage. With only a 3-2 margin based on 6,328 matches analyzed, this Holliday vs Graves matchup remains contestable for both sides. Holliday shouldn't feel outmatched — the statistical gap is narrow enough that individual skill, positioning choices, and in-game decision making can easily swing specific encounters in Holliday's favor.
Holliday vs Graves Economy Analysis
Graves generates approximately 1,510 more souls than Holliday on average. This moderate economic edge translates to earlier power spikes and item completions, giving Graves a mid-game advantage. Graves secures more last hits (98.4 vs 96.9), while Graves leads in denies (5.4 vs 2.1). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Holliday vs Graves
Holliday Build vs Graves







This optimized build for Holliday against Graves is designed to help overcome a statistically challenging matchup. Facing a 55.7% win rate disadvantage against Graves, these items prioritize survivability and efficient trading to close the gap. Melee Lifesteal, Lightning Scroll, Spirit Strike, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 20,000 souls The build emphasizes early power spikes with cost-efficient items, allowing you to stay relevant even when Graves has an inherent advantage.
Graves Build vs Holliday







Graves's recommended build against Holliday leverages their statistical advantage in this matchup. With the matchup favoring Graves, these items emphasize aggressive play and damage output to secure the advantage. Hunter's Aura, Cheat Death, Crushing Fists, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 28,000 souls Understanding Graves's likely build helps you anticipate their power spikes and adjust your timing accordingly.
These item builds are optimized for the Holliday vs Graves matchup based on win rate data from 6,328 competitive matches. Item choices in Deadlock significantly impact matchup outcomes — the right build can help overcome statistical disadvantages or extend existing advantages. Remember to adapt your build based on game state, team compositions, enemy itemization, and whether you're ahead or behind in souls.
Holliday has favorable matchups against 3 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 34 heroes in Deadlock. Holliday's strongest matchup is against Shiv with a 50.1% win rate. The hardest matchup is Victor at 39.2% win rate. Use the table below to find specific matchup details and build recommendations.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | KDA | Kills | Deaths | Player DMG | Net Worth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.53% | 9,216 | 3.04 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 28,331 | 42,286 | |
| 42.04% | 6,517 | 2.93 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 27,535 | 41,226 | |
| 44.34% | 6,328 | 3.05 | 5.6 | 6.3 | 28,065 | 42,403 | |
| 46.78% | 6,300 | 2.95 | 5.6 | 6.5 | 28,002 | 41,767 | |
| 43.46% | 5,993 | 2.91 | 5.5 | 6.4 | 27,655 | 40,959 | |
| 46.06% | 5,976 | 2.85 | 5.5 | 6.6 | 28,197 | 42,255 | |
| 46.11% | 5,870 | 3.04 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 27,867 | 41,791 | |
| 45.99% | 5,478 | 2.87 | 5.6 | 6.8 | 27,743 | 42,281 | |
| 44.75% | 5,259 | 2.90 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 28,117 | 42,004 | |
| 42.37% | 5,199 | 3.02 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 28,003 | 41,919 | |
| 49.57% | 5,079 | 2.93 | 5.7 | 6.6 | 28,013 | 42,378 | |
| 46.22% | 4,950 | 3.00 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 28,010 | 42,218 | |
| 49.54% | 4,936 | 3.04 | 5.8 | 6.6 | 28,331 | 42,347 | |
| 42.61% | 4,931 | 2.97 | 5.4 | 6.2 | 27,947 | 41,116 | |
| 47.19% | 4,892 | 3.01 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 28,434 | 42,055 | |
| 43.40% | 4,817 | 2.79 | 5.3 | 6.6 | 27,107 | 40,961 | |
| 47.49% | 4,766 | 2.94 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 27,883 | 42,262 | |
| 43.54% | 4,752 | 2.90 | 5.4 | 6.4 | 27,154 | 41,578 | |
| 44.25% | 4,566 | 2.94 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 28,249 | 41,761 | |
| 39.17% | 4,420 | 2.92 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 28,090 | 41,336 | |
| 41.82% | 4,076 | 2.97 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 28,895 | 41,616 | |
| 45.35% | 4,049 | 2.83 | 5.4 | 6.5 | 27,964 | 41,811 | |
| 48.00% | 3,982 | 2.94 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 27,728 | 41,778 | |
| 47.22% | 3,931 | 3.06 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 28,096 | 42,117 | |
| 45.91% | 3,914 | 2.77 | 5.5 | 6.7 | 26,552 | 41,443 | |
| 47.31% | 3,865 | 3.02 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 28,233 | 41,979 | |
| 46.79% | 3,558 | 3.03 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 28,020 | 41,702 | |
| 46.88% | 3,488 | 2.96 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 28,307 | 42,611 | |
| 41.70% | 3,247 | 2.94 | 5.4 | 6.2 | 27,577 | 41,952 | |
| 43.84% | 3,189 | 2.99 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 28,392 | 42,224 | |
| 46.62% | 3,112 | 3.03 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 27,463 | 41,746 | |
| 50.14% | 3,108 | 3.10 | 5.6 | 6.3 | 28,327 | 42,612 | |
| 50.09% | 3,073 | 3.00 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 28,296 | 42,362 | |
| 43.44% | 2,356 | 2.98 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 28,754 | 41,264 | |
| 48.23% | 2,228 | 2.88 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 27,635 | 42,382 | |
| 49.56% | 2,161 | 3.07 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 27,415 | 41,438 | |
| 50.00% | 1,785 | 3.19 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 28,044 | 42,460 |
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Holliday Matchups - FAQ
What is Holliday's best matchup in Deadlock?
Holliday's best matchup is against Shiv, achieving a 50.1% win rate. Holliday excels in this matchup through superior combat stats and favorable ability interactions.
What is Holliday's hardest matchup?
Holliday's hardest matchup is against Victor, with only a 39.2% win rate. Against this opponent, Holliday should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Holliday have?
Holliday has 3 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 34 unfavorable matchups in Deadlock. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better hero picks and adapt your playstyle.
How should I play Holliday in difficult matchups?
When playing Holliday in difficult matchups, prioritize safe farming, positioning, and team coordination. Adjust your item build to compensate for the matchup disadvantage, and look for opportunities to impact fights through abilities rather than direct confrontation.
What stats should I focus on in Holliday's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Holliday's matchups include win rate, KDA ratio, average player damage, and net worth difference. High damage matchups favor aggressive play, while low KDA matchups suggest playing more defensively and relying on team support.
