Graves vs Venatorvs Venator
Graves holds a 52.2% win rate advantage over Venator based on 8,614 Deadlock matches. Graves averages -184 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 8,614 recent matches analyzed, Graves wins with a 52.2% win rate compared to Venator's 47.6%, giving Graves a 4.6 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 claims 4 out of 5 combat metrics in the Graves vs Venator matchup, establishing clear mechanical superiority with advantages in KDA efficiency, kill production, damage output. Our analysis of 8,614 ranked games reveals Venator consistently outperforms Graves in direct combat scenarios. While Graves manages to win one metric, the overall picture favors Venator in fights. Graves players should play around their one strength while minimizing exposure in areas where Venator dominates.
Graves vs Venator Economy Analysis
Graves and Venator have nearly identical economic performance in this matchup, generating comparable souls throughout the game. Item timing advantages will come from efficient farming and securing kills rather than inherent hero advantages. Both heroes farm at comparable rates, so lane control will depend on harassment patterns and jungle support rather than inherent farming advantages.
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. Veil Walker, Scourge, Phantom Strike, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 32,000 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. Vortex Web, Mystic Reverb, Spiritual Overflow, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 35,200 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 8,614 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 31 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 6 heroes in Deadlock. Graves's strongest matchup is against Holliday with a 58.3% win rate. The hardest matchup is Seven at 46.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.88% | 11,464 | 2.40 | 6.4 | 7.8 | 35,017 | 43,723 | |
| 52.76% | 8,709 | 2.36 | 6.5 | 8.0 | 35,362 | 43,428 | |
| 52.23% | 8,614 | 2.42 | 6.3 | 7.7 | 34,498 | 43,667 | |
| 47.10% | 8,052 | 2.27 | 6.2 | 8.0 | 33,562 | 42,708 | |
| 51.86% | 7,941 | 2.40 | 6.5 | 7.9 | 35,578 | 43,676 | |
| 52.43% | 7,845 | 2.35 | 6.4 | 7.9 | 34,776 | 43,777 | |
| 46.30% | 6,454 | 2.33 | 6.3 | 7.9 | 34,433 | 43,578 | |
| 51.52% | 6,338 | 2.35 | 6.2 | 7.7 | 33,435 | 43,166 | |
| 49.68% | 6,333 | 2.32 | 6.5 | 8.1 | 34,813 | 43,315 | |
| 55.63% | 6,109 | 2.42 | 6.7 | 7.9 | 35,492 | 43,958 | |
| 51.91% | 6,108 | 2.26 | 6.4 | 8.2 | 34,556 | 43,837 | |
| 53.63% | 6,052 | 2.37 | 6.5 | 8.0 | 34,808 | 43,636 | |
| 49.57% | 5,369 | 2.34 | 6.3 | 7.9 | 34,882 | 43,222 | |
| 54.03% | 4,619 | 2.51 | 6.8 | 7.7 | 35,739 | 43,815 | |
| 50.73% | 4,538 | 2.41 | 6.3 | 7.7 | 34,984 | 43,455 | |
| 54.06% | 4,450 | 2.46 | 6.4 | 7.6 | 34,661 | 44,232 | |
| 48.65% | 4,267 | 2.31 | 6.2 | 8.0 | 34,872 | 43,582 | |
| 54.36% | 4,000 | 2.40 | 6.8 | 8.0 | 36,133 | 44,239 | |
| 47.48% | 3,719 | 2.31 | 6.1 | 7.8 | 34,999 | 42,780 | |
| 50.00% | 3,505 | 2.38 | 6.4 | 7.7 | 34,934 | 43,364 | |
| 52.02% | 3,474 | 2.38 | 6.4 | 7.9 | 35,180 | 43,712 | |
| 51.44% | 3,420 | 2.33 | 6.1 | 7.8 | 32,818 | 43,196 | |
| 52.13% | 3,201 | 2.41 | 6.3 | 7.6 | 34,246 | 43,281 | |
| 53.93% | 3,170 | 2.48 | 6.5 | 7.7 | 35,917 | 44,794 | |
| 58.27% | 3,124 | 2.47 | 6.6 | 7.7 | 35,589 | 44,417 | |
| 55.01% | 3,082 | 2.40 | 6.6 | 7.8 | 34,657 | 43,792 | |
| 54.39% | 3,061 | 2.38 | 6.8 | 8.2 | 35,969 | 44,435 | |
| 57.38% | 2,989 | 2.50 | 6.5 | 7.6 | 35,065 | 44,708 | |
| 51.59% | 2,958 | 2.29 | 6.2 | 7.8 | 34,172 | 44,029 | |
| 53.09% | 2,863 | 2.36 | 6.2 | 7.7 | 35,142 | 44,009 | |
| 52.70% | 2,812 | 2.49 | 6.5 | 7.6 | 34,728 | 43,651 | |
| 55.91% | 2,761 | 2.51 | 6.7 | 7.7 | 35,811 | 44,245 | |
| 52.71% | 2,627 | 2.37 | 6.6 | 8.0 | 35,463 | 44,514 | |
| 54.82% | 2,510 | 2.44 | 6.0 | 7.4 | 33,581 | 43,835 | |
| 53.24% | 2,440 | 2.40 | 6.5 | 7.8 | 34,442 | 43,280 | |
| 54.98% | 2,395 | 2.51 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 34,935 | 43,910 | |
| 54.88% | 1,831 | 2.49 | 6.4 | 7.6 | 35,571 | 43,222 |
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Graves Matchups - FAQ
What is Graves's best matchup in Deadlock?
Graves's best matchup is against Holliday, achieving a 58.3% 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 Seven, with only a 46.3% win rate. Against this opponent, Graves should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Graves have?
Graves has 31 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 6 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.