Graves vs Sevenvs Seven
Seven hard counters Graves with only 44.5% win rate across 15,563 matches. Seven secures 1.0 more kills on average. When facing this counter, prioritize defensive items, team play, and avoid extended trades.
Graves Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Graves 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.
Seven(44.5%)
Who Wins the Graves vs Seven Matchup?
Graves vs Seven Matchup Summary
The Graves vs Seven matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 15,563 recent matches analyzed, Seven wins with a 55.5% win rate compared to Graves's 44.5%, giving Seven a 11.0 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Seven consistently outperforms. Seven has overwhelming statistical superiority in this matchup. Graves should avoid direct confrontation, focus entirely on farm and objectives, and wait for team fight scenarios where individual matchup advantages are diluted.
Graves vs Seven Combat Analysis
Seven achieves a clean sweep in the combat department, winning all five metrics against Graves in the Graves vs Seven matchup. This comprehensive dominance across KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability demonstrates that Seven holds systematic mechanical advantages in these encounters. Based on analysis of 15,563 competitive matches, Seven players can approach duels against Graves with confidence, while Graves players must completely avoid fair fights and instead focus on ability-based contributions, objective play, and team coordination to remain impactful.
Graves vs Seven Economy Analysis
Seven vastly out-earns Graves by 3,263 souls on average. This substantial economic gap means Seven will consistently hit item breakpoints earlier, creating a snowballing advantage throughout the game. Seven secures more last hits (131.3 vs 97.8), while Graves leads in denies (5.3 vs 2.7). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Graves vs Seven
Graves Build vs Seven
This optimized build for Graves against Seven is designed to help overcome a statistically challenging matchup. Facing a 55.5% win rate disadvantage against Seven, these items prioritize survivability and efficient trading to close the gap. Arctic Blast, Scourge, Diviner's Kevlar, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 36,800 souls Focus on hitting item timings and avoid extended fights until you've completed key items that can shift the matchup in your favor.
Seven Build vs Graves
Seven's recommended build against Graves leverages their statistical advantage in this matchup. With the matchup favoring Seven, these items emphasize aggressive play and damage output to secure the advantage. Divine Barrier, Frenzy, Spellslinger, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 36,800 souls Understanding Seven's likely build helps you anticipate their power spikes and adjust your timing accordingly.
These item builds are optimized for the Graves vs Seven matchup based on win rate data from 15,563 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.
Graves has favorable matchups against 24 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 13 heroes in Deadlock. Graves's strongest matchup is against Shiv with a 56.7% win rate. The hardest matchup is Victor at 42.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.04% | 25,213 | 2.31 | 5.9 | 7.5 | 33,676 | 43,284 | |
| 45.18% | 18,535 | 2.18 | 5.7 | 7.7 | 32,414 | 42,328 | |
| 52.30% | 17,509 | 2.32 | 5.8 | 7.5 | 33,228 | 43,146 | |
| 51.31% | 16,737 | 2.20 | 5.8 | 7.8 | 33,779 | 43,309 | |
| 47.98% | 16,422 | 2.23 | 5.5 | 7.4 | 32,516 | 42,432 | |
| 50.64% | 15,862 | 2.25 | 5.9 | 7.8 | 33,295 | 42,898 | |
| 44.47% | 15,563 | 2.22 | 5.8 | 7.7 | 33,042 | 42,898 | |
| 48.28% | 15,402 | 2.21 | 5.7 | 7.6 | 32,405 | 42,843 | |
| 54.37% | 14,789 | 2.29 | 6.1 | 7.7 | 34,269 | 43,562 | |
| 51.06% | 14,395 | 2.19 | 5.9 | 7.8 | 33,420 | 43,621 | |
| 51.56% | 14,310 | 2.23 | 6.0 | 7.9 | 34,416 | 43,217 | |
| 50.24% | 13,601 | 2.26 | 5.7 | 7.5 | 33,143 | 43,272 | |
| 53.16% | 13,543 | 2.35 | 6.1 | 7.6 | 34,516 | 43,359 | |
| 53.01% | 13,300 | 2.27 | 6.0 | 7.7 | 34,041 | 43,637 | |
| 53.18% | 13,251 | 2.27 | 6.0 | 7.8 | 33,834 | 43,509 | |
| 47.39% | 13,024 | 2.25 | 5.6 | 7.4 | 33,160 | 42,485 | |
| 42.74% | 12,505 | 2.16 | 5.6 | 7.6 | 33,608 | 42,195 | |
| 48.60% | 12,498 | 2.22 | 5.7 | 7.7 | 33,504 | 42,963 | |
| 47.50% | 12,099 | 2.22 | 5.6 | 7.6 | 33,409 | 42,668 | |
| 48.51% | 11,593 | 2.14 | 5.6 | 7.8 | 32,960 | 42,712 | |
| 53.92% | 11,222 | 2.36 | 6.1 | 7.5 | 33,851 | 42,991 | |
| 48.05% | 10,652 | 2.17 | 5.5 | 7.6 | 32,870 | 43,172 | |
| 51.30% | 10,426 | 2.19 | 5.8 | 7.7 | 32,550 | 42,937 | |
| 52.44% | 10,152 | 2.35 | 6.0 | 7.4 | 33,628 | 43,452 | |
| 50.99% | 10,037 | 2.33 | 6.0 | 7.5 | 34,050 | 42,879 | |
| 51.59% | 9,727 | 2.30 | 6.0 | 7.6 | 33,837 | 43,183 | |
| 48.04% | 9,265 | 2.22 | 5.7 | 7.5 | 32,795 | 43,333 | |
| 47.98% | 9,156 | 2.22 | 5.7 | 7.7 | 33,903 | 43,218 | |
| 50.82% | 8,758 | 2.25 | 6.0 | 7.8 | 34,751 | 44,330 | |
| 48.86% | 8,480 | 2.19 | 5.5 | 7.6 | 31,560 | 42,760 | |
| 56.66% | 7,767 | 2.41 | 6.0 | 7.4 | 33,769 | 43,944 | |
| 55.70% | 7,709 | 2.33 | 5.6 | 7.2 | 32,463 | 43,242 | |
| 50.02% | 6,744 | 2.26 | 5.5 | 7.4 | 33,562 | 42,675 | |
| 55.96% | 6,328 | 2.31 | 6.1 | 7.7 | 34,299 | 43,912 | |
| 50.23% | 6,275 | 2.15 | 5.6 | 7.7 | 32,452 | 43,344 | |
| 52.35% | 5,801 | 2.34 | 6.0 | 7.5 | 33,341 | 42,841 | |
| 53.45% | 5,410 | 2.44 | 5.9 | 7.3 | 33,656 | 43,412 |
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Graves Matchups - FAQ
What is Graves's best matchup in Deadlock?
Graves's best matchup is against Shiv, achieving a 56.7% win rate. Graves excels in this matchup through superior combat stats and favorable ability interactions.
What is Graves's hardest matchup?
Graves's hardest matchup is against Victor, with only a 42.7% win rate. Against this opponent, Graves should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Graves have?
Graves has 24 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 13 unfavorable matchups in Deadlock. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better hero picks and adapt your playstyle.
How should I play Graves in difficult matchups?
When playing Graves 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 Graves's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Graves'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.