Win Rate
57.0%
Matches
1,076
KDA
2.64
Graves vs Viscousvs Viscous
Skill LevelAll Skill Levels
Matches2,406
Version6666
Last UpdatedAug 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Graves dominates Viscous with a commanding 57.0% win rate in Deadlock. Across 1,076 games, Graves averages 5.5 kills and 2,955 more player damage per match. This favorable matchup allows aggressive play and early fight opportunities.
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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.
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Graves
57.0% WR
VS
Viscous
43.5% WR
Who Wins the Graves vs Viscous Matchup?
Winner
Graves
Matches: 1,076
57.0%
43.5%
5.5
4.4
6.7
5.8
12.2
14.3
43,240
41,507
36,195
33,240
8,750
4,130
85.6
98.3
Graves vs Viscous Matchup Summary
The Graves vs Viscous matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 1,076 recent matches analyzed, Graves wins with a 57.0% win rate compared to Viscous's 43.5%, giving Graves a 13.4 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Graves consistently outperforms. Graves has overwhelming statistical superiority in this matchup. Viscous should avoid direct confrontation, focus entirely on farm and objectives, and wait for team fight scenarios where individual matchup advantages are diluted.
Graves vs Viscous Combat Analysis
Graves edges out Viscous 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 1,076 matches analyzed, this Graves vs Viscous matchup remains contestable for both sides. Viscous 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 Viscous's favor.
KDA Ratio
2.64Graves
3.23Viscous
Viscous demonstrates noticeably stronger kill-death-assist performance against Graves, maintaining a 3.23 KDA versus 2.64. This 0.60 point gap reflects Viscous's superior ability to secure eliminations while avoiding death in these head-to-head encounters. Graves players facing Viscous should prioritize team coordination over solo aggression — look for 2v1 situations, coordinate ability usage with teammates, and focus on trading rather than taking isolated duels where Viscous's statistical advantage becomes most pronounced.Avg Kills
5.5Graves
4.4Viscous
Graves secures approximately 1.1 more kills per match than Viscous in this head-to-head (5.5 vs 4.4). Over the course of a typical match, this translates to Graves contributing several additional eliminations to their team's efforts. The gap indicates Graves's playstyle or kit provides slightly better kill-securing opportunities, though Viscous can compensate through superior objective focus, team fight positioning, or clutch performances.Avg Deaths
6.7Graves
5.8Viscous
Viscous survives longer in this matchup, dying 5.8 times per game compared to Graves's 6.7 deaths. This 0.9 death difference per match means Viscous is available more often, contributing to late-game scenarios and objective fights more frequently. Graves players should examine their positioning and aggression timing — the data suggests Viscous's approach to these duels results in better survivability outcomes.Player DMG
36,195Graves
33,240Viscous
Graves significantly outdamages Viscous in head-to-head encounters, posting 36,195 average damage versus 33,240. This 2,955 damage advantage means Graves consistently wins the damage exchange in fights, either securing kills outright or leaving opponents weak for teammates to clean up. Viscous players should avoid prolonged fights with Graves — instead, look for quick picks with burst damage or rely on ability damage and team crossfires to compensate.Objective DMG
8,750Graves
4,130Viscous
Graves dramatically outperforms Viscous in objective damage (8,750 vs 4,130). This 4,620 point difference makes Graves a premier objective threat. Graves should look to apply constant pressure on towers and objectives, while Viscous must focus on creating picks and disrupting Graves's push attempts.Graves vs Viscous Economy Analysis
Net Worth
43,240Graves
41,507Viscous
Last Hits
85.6Graves
98.3Viscous
Graves generates approximately 1,733 more souls than Viscous on average. This moderate economic edge translates to earlier power spikes and item completions, giving Graves a mid-game advantage. Viscous secures more last hits (98.3 vs 85.6), while Graves leads in denies (5.0 vs 3.3). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Graves vs Viscous
Graves Build vs Viscous
Healing Nova
3,200Souls
100.0%Win Rate
0.8%Pick Rate
Divine Barrier
6,400Souls
100.0%Win Rate
0.6%Pick Rate
Diviner's Kevlar
6,400Souls
85.7%Win Rate
1.4%Pick Rate
Healing Booster
1,600Souls
76.7%Win Rate
3.0%Pick Rate
Essence Theft
0Souls
57.8%Win Rate
351.9%Pick Rate
Grasping Hands
0Souls
57.7%Win Rate
367.0%Pick Rate
Borrowed Decree
0Souls
57.6%Win Rate
359.4%Pick Rate
This winning build for Graves against Viscous focuses on maximizing your statistical advantages in this favorable matchup. With a 57.0% win rate against Viscous, these 7 items help Graves press the advantage and close out games efficiently. Healing Nova, Divine Barrier, Diviner's Kevlar, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 17,600 souls The build includes high-value items that scale well into the late game. Farm efficiently and look for opportunities to extend your lead before completing these power spikes.
Viscous Build vs Graves
Sharpshooter
3,200Souls
85.7%Win Rate
0.7%Pick Rate
Mystic Reverb
6,400Souls
54.3%Win Rate
28.9%Pick Rate
Echo Shard
6,400Souls
53.9%Win Rate
20.3%Pick Rate
Spirit Burn
6,400Souls
51.6%Win Rate
34.9%Pick Rate
Hollow Point
3,200Souls
68.4%Win Rate
1.9%Pick Rate
Transcendent Cooldown
6,400Souls
51.0%Win Rate
34.6%Pick Rate
Escalating Exposure
6,400Souls
56.7%Win Rate
6.6%Pick Rate
Viscous's counter-build against Graves attempts to mitigate the matchup disadvantage through smart itemization. Facing an unfavorable matchup, Viscous players typically prioritize items that help them survive and scale. Sharpshooter, Mystic Reverb, Echo Shard, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 38,400 souls Knowing Viscous's likely itemization helps you exploit windows where they're weaker and predict their item timing.
These item builds are optimized for the Graves vs Viscous matchup based on win rate data from 1,076 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 35 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 2 heroes in Deadlock. Graves's strongest matchup is against Silver with a 61.3% win rate. The hardest matchup is Victor at 49.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.43% | 2,514 | 2.48 | 5.6 | 7.3 | 36,469 | 43,205 | |
| 57.51% | 2,363 | 2.61 | 5.7 | 7.0 | 36,613 | 43,451 | |
| 54.78% | 2,175 | 2.57 | 6.0 | 7.3 | 36,980 | 43,030 | |
| 55.07% | 2,121 | 2.53 | 5.7 | 7.2 | 36,917 | 43,757 | |
| 54.10% | 1,998 | 2.52 | 5.5 | 7.1 | 36,387 | 43,303 | |
| 57.86% | 1,830 | 2.65 | 5.9 | 7.0 | 37,698 | 44,046 | |
| 54.82% | 1,826 | 2.57 | 6.0 | 7.2 | 37,157 | 43,509 | |
| 50.06% | 1,734 | 2.56 | 5.8 | 7.1 | 36,609 | 44,054 | |
| 53.13% | 1,706 | 2.56 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 35,286 | 42,501 | |
| 59.00% | 1,638 | 2.59 | 6.0 | 7.1 | 37,394 | 43,753 | |
| 56.81% | 1,616 | 2.63 | 5.7 | 7.0 | 37,021 | 43,714 | |
| 53.18% | 1,611 | 2.61 | 5.9 | 7.1 | 36,585 | 43,902 | |
| 58.71% | 1,597 | 2.66 | 5.9 | 6.9 | 36,950 | 43,195 | |
| 53.95% | 1,527 | 2.59 | 5.6 | 6.9 | 34,773 | 43,092 | |
| 55.98% | 1,435 | 2.73 | 5.8 | 6.8 | 37,470 | 43,150 | |
| 55.87% | 1,428 | 2.52 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 35,158 | 43,292 | |
| 52.63% | 1,384 | 2.51 | 5.6 | 7.2 | 37,520 | 43,860 | |
| 49.52% | 1,360 | 2.50 | 5.7 | 7.1 | 37,282 | 43,132 | |
| 53.83% | 1,347 | 2.54 | 6.0 | 7.3 | 37,486 | 43,682 | |
| 50.93% | 1,334 | 2.52 | 5.6 | 6.9 | 35,342 | 43,278 | |
| 56.72% | 1,318 | 2.72 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 36,732 | 43,895 | |
| 50.65% | 1,315 | 2.52 | 5.6 | 7.0 | 36,240 | 42,553 | |
| 52.09% | 1,286 | 2.50 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 37,190 | 43,052 | |
| 52.01% | 1,176 | 2.50 | 5.4 | 7.2 | 36,774 | 43,145 | |
| 61.31% | 1,116 | 2.76 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 37,726 | 44,009 | |
| 55.28% | 1,112 | 2.56 | 5.7 | 7.1 | 36,645 | 43,183 | |
| 60.22% | 1,079 | 2.70 | 5.7 | 6.7 | 36,717 | 43,653 | |
| 56.96% | 1,076 | 2.64 | 5.5 | 6.7 | 36,195 | 43,240 | |
| 55.57% | 1,073 | 2.59 | 6.3 | 7.2 | 38,476 | 43,748 | |
| 57.30% | 1,036 | 2.61 | 6.1 | 7.3 | 38,427 | 45,185 | |
| 56.74% | 1,019 | 2.58 | 6.0 | 7.1 | 38,808 | 44,990 | |
| 54.37% | 1,006 | 2.60 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 35,748 | 43,084 | |
| 56.37% | 973 | 2.58 | 5.8 | 7.2 | 36,981 | 43,953 | |
| 49.93% | 760 | 2.50 | 5.4 | 6.9 | 36,336 | 42,282 | |
| 55.85% | 718 | 2.80 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 36,799 | 43,331 | |
| 58.19% | 685 | 2.68 | 5.9 | 6.9 | 36,017 | 43,282 | |
| 59.97% | 676 | 2.65 | 5.9 | 6.8 | 35,678 | 43,838 |
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Graves Matchups - FAQ
What is Graves's best matchup in Deadlock?
Graves's best matchup is against Silver, achieving a 61.3% 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 49.5% win rate. Against this opponent, Graves should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Graves have?
Graves has 35 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 2 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.
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