Graves vs Venatorvs Venator
Graves holds a 52.2% win rate advantage over Venator based on 7,419 Deadlock matches. Graves averages -571 more net worth, translating to earlier item power spikes. Play around your economic advantage to maximize this matchup.
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.
Venator(52.2%)
Who Wins the Graves vs Venator Matchup?
Graves vs Venator Matchup Summary
The Graves vs Venator matchup in Deadlock is a moderately favorable matchup. Based on 7,419 recent matches analyzed, Graves wins with a 52.2% win rate compared to Venator's 47.3%, giving Graves a 4.9 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Venator consistently outperforms. Graves holds a meaningful advantage in this matchup. Venator players should play more cautiously, prioritize safe farming, and look for team fight opportunities where positioning and coordination matter more than 1v1 statistics.
Graves vs Venator Combat Analysis
Venator achieves a clean sweep in the combat department, winning all five metrics against Graves in the Graves vs Venator matchup. This comprehensive dominance across KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability demonstrates that Venator holds systematic mechanical advantages in these encounters. Based on analysis of 7,419 competitive matches, Venator 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 Venator Economy Analysis
Venator generates approximately 571 more souls than Graves on average. This moderate economic edge translates to earlier power spikes and item completions, giving Venator a mid-game advantage. Venator secures more last hits (103.0 vs 99.1), while Graves leads in denies (5.9 vs 3.7). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Graves vs Venator
Graves Build vs Venator
This winning build for Graves against Venator focuses on maximizing your statistical advantages in this favorable matchup. With a 52.2% win rate against Venator, these 7 items help Graves press the advantage and close out games efficiently. Express Shot, Frenzy, Hunter's Aura, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 33,600 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.
Venator Build vs Graves
Venator's counter-build against Graves attempts to mitigate the matchup disadvantage through smart itemization. Facing an unfavorable matchup, Venator players typically prioritize items that help them survive and scale. Arcane Surge, Spiritual Overflow, Vortex Web, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 33,600 souls Knowing Venator'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 Venator matchup based on win rate data from 7,419 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 20 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 17 heroes in Deadlock. Graves's strongest matchup is against Viscous with a 54.9% win rate. The hardest matchup is Seven at 43.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.63% | 9,647 | 2.25 | 5.6 | 7.4 | 36,027 | 42,075 | |
| 44.93% | 8,708 | 2.11 | 5.4 | 7.5 | 36,163 | 41,741 | |
| 45.78% | 8,539 | 2.12 | 5.3 | 7.5 | 34,788 | 41,373 | |
| 46.42% | 8,447 | 2.14 | 5.4 | 7.5 | 35,869 | 42,020 | |
| 52.22% | 8,333 | 2.19 | 5.6 | 7.5 | 36,434 | 42,457 | |
| 43.89% | 7,816 | 2.16 | 5.5 | 7.5 | 35,568 | 41,549 | |
| 49.16% | 7,441 | 2.15 | 5.4 | 7.4 | 34,348 | 41,662 | |
| 52.24% | 7,419 | 2.25 | 5.5 | 7.3 | 35,596 | 42,018 | |
| 49.00% | 6,663 | 2.18 | 5.6 | 7.5 | 35,785 | 41,906 | |
| 51.92% | 6,292 | 2.13 | 5.4 | 7.6 | 35,588 | 42,156 | |
| 48.83% | 6,074 | 2.14 | 5.6 | 7.6 | 37,114 | 42,558 | |
| 53.57% | 5,999 | 2.20 | 5.6 | 7.6 | 35,987 | 41,881 | |
| 49.82% | 5,846 | 2.14 | 5.7 | 7.7 | 37,496 | 42,191 | |
| 52.09% | 5,715 | 2.26 | 5.7 | 7.4 | 36,577 | 42,038 | |
| 51.46% | 5,590 | 2.25 | 5.8 | 7.5 | 36,222 | 42,047 | |
| 49.63% | 5,482 | 2.19 | 5.3 | 7.3 | 34,565 | 41,216 | |
| 48.09% | 5,429 | 2.18 | 5.4 | 7.4 | 36,483 | 42,016 | |
| 53.70% | 5,284 | 2.24 | 5.7 | 7.5 | 36,274 | 42,248 | |
| 48.52% | 4,991 | 2.15 | 5.4 | 7.4 | 35,433 | 42,103 | |
| 51.09% | 4,958 | 2.18 | 5.5 | 7.4 | 34,521 | 41,562 | |
| 50.66% | 4,787 | 2.24 | 5.7 | 7.4 | 36,366 | 41,926 | |
| 53.14% | 4,687 | 2.24 | 5.6 | 7.3 | 36,438 | 42,820 | |
| 50.18% | 4,681 | 2.14 | 5.3 | 7.4 | 35,854 | 42,300 | |
| 47.53% | 4,671 | 2.20 | 5.3 | 7.2 | 35,916 | 41,302 | |
| 46.95% | 4,592 | 2.08 | 5.1 | 7.4 | 33,498 | 41,200 | |
| 47.56% | 4,577 | 2.15 | 5.2 | 7.3 | 35,729 | 41,512 | |
| 49.53% | 4,510 | 2.22 | 5.5 | 7.4 | 36,735 | 41,572 | |
| 49.77% | 4,180 | 2.15 | 5.4 | 7.5 | 36,277 | 41,936 | |
| 48.06% | 4,039 | 2.19 | 5.4 | 7.4 | 36,169 | 41,809 | |
| 51.41% | 4,008 | 2.27 | 5.7 | 7.3 | 36,405 | 42,246 | |
| 52.02% | 3,995 | 2.24 | 5.7 | 7.5 | 36,989 | 42,745 | |
| 50.41% | 3,432 | 2.20 | 5.4 | 7.4 | 34,938 | 41,098 | |
| 54.08% | 3,253 | 2.20 | 5.7 | 7.5 | 36,673 | 42,661 | |
| 51.20% | 2,902 | 2.17 | 5.4 | 7.3 | 35,432 | 42,401 | |
| 54.87% | 2,849 | 2.25 | 5.6 | 7.3 | 35,919 | 42,641 | |
| 53.13% | 2,662 | 2.20 | 5.6 | 7.5 | 36,827 | 42,150 | |
| 54.71% | 2,334 | 2.41 | 5.9 | 7.1 | 37,202 | 42,900 |
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Graves Matchups - FAQ
What is Graves's best matchup in Deadlock?
Graves's best matchup is against Viscous, achieving a 54.9% 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 Seven, with only a 43.9% win rate. Against this opponent, Graves should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Graves have?
Graves has 20 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 17 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.