Apollo vs Gravesvs Graves
Graves hard counters Apollo with only 38.2% win rate across 429 matches. Graves secures 0.9 more kills on average. When facing this counter, prioritize defensive items, team play, and avoid extended trades.
Apollo Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Apollo 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 Apollo vs Graves Matchup?
Apollo vs Graves Matchup Summary
The Apollo vs Graves matchup in Deadlock is a decisive one-sided matchup. Based on 429 recent matches analyzed, Graves wins with a 61.1% win rate compared to Apollo's 38.2%, giving Graves a 22.9 percentage point advantage. The most significant statistical gap is in objective contribution, where Graves consistently outperforms. Graves has overwhelming statistical superiority in this matchup. Apollo should avoid direct confrontation, focus entirely on farm and objectives, and wait for team fight scenarios where individual matchup advantages are diluted.
Apollo vs Graves Combat Analysis
Graves achieves a clean sweep in the combat department, winning all five metrics against Apollo in the Apollo vs Graves matchup. This comprehensive dominance across KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability demonstrates that Graves holds systematic mechanical advantages in these encounters. Based on analysis of 429 competitive matches, Graves players can approach duels against Apollo with confidence, while Apollo players must completely avoid fair fights and instead focus on ability-based contributions, objective play, and team coordination to remain impactful.
Apollo vs Graves Economy Analysis
Graves vastly out-earns Apollo by 3,206 souls on average. This substantial economic gap means Graves will consistently hit item breakpoints earlier, creating a snowballing advantage throughout the game. Graves secures more last hits (85.7 vs 80.8), while Graves leads in denies (5.2 vs 1.8). These farming dynamics shape the lane equilibrium and gold distribution.
Recommended Items for Apollo vs Graves
Apollo Build vs Graves
This optimized build for Apollo against Graves is designed to help overcome a statistically challenging matchup. Facing a 61.8% win rate disadvantage against Graves, these items prioritize survivability and efficient trading to close the gap. Glass Cannon, Slowing Bullets, Warp Stone, and 4 more items, totaling approximately 20,800 souls Focus on hitting item timings and avoid extended fights until you've completed key items that can shift the matchup in your favor.
Graves Build vs Apollo
Graves's recommended build against Apollo leverages their statistical advantage in this matchup. With the matchup favoring Graves, these items emphasize aggressive play and damage output to secure the advantage. Blood Tribute, Alchemical Fire, Diviner's Kevlar, 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 Apollo vs Graves matchup based on win rate data from 429 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.
Apollo has favorable matchups against 10 heroes and unfavorable matchups against 27 heroes in Deadlock. Apollo's strongest matchup is against Paradox with a 52.5% win rate. The hardest matchup is Graves at 38.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.18% | 429 | 2.30 | 6.7 | 8.1 | 31,414 | 38,997 | |
| 43.50% | 392 | 2.49 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 32,655 | 39,751 | |
| 43.18% | 385 | 2.51 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 34,049 | 39,855 | |
| 50.00% | 362 | 2.47 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 32,728 | 40,212 | |
| 51.09% | 343 | 2.48 | 7.3 | 8.1 | 33,739 | 40,479 | |
| 46.96% | 342 | 2.41 | 6.9 | 8.1 | 32,427 | 39,876 | |
| 44.30% | 339 | 2.40 | 6.8 | 7.8 | 33,909 | 40,055 | |
| 51.60% | 334 | 2.50 | 7.0 | 7.9 | 32,805 | 40,635 | |
| 45.93% | 330 | 2.46 | 7.1 | 8.1 | 33,151 | 40,198 | |
| 50.17% | 324 | 2.43 | 6.8 | 7.9 | 32,941 | 40,126 | |
| 50.66% | 320 | 2.57 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 33,491 | 39,551 | |
| 49.30% | 303 | 2.60 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 34,174 | 40,578 | |
| 48.21% | 302 | 2.53 | 6.9 | 7.8 | 32,904 | 40,470 | |
| 47.48% | 298 | 2.46 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 33,725 | 40,162 | |
| 47.79% | 287 | 2.51 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 32,483 | 39,572 | |
| 49.07% | 286 | 2.49 | 6.9 | 7.9 | 32,784 | 40,458 | |
| 47.31% | 280 | 2.51 | 6.9 | 7.7 | 34,479 | 40,399 | |
| 51.68% | 262 | 2.68 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 33,578 | 40,376 | |
| 43.23% | 251 | 2.43 | 6.8 | 7.7 | 32,517 | 39,127 | |
| 41.56% | 244 | 2.20 | 6.8 | 8.0 | 32,400 | 40,560 | |
| 47.64% | 243 | 2.46 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 31,939 | 39,483 | |
| 42.67% | 238 | 2.55 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 35,481 | 41,398 | |
| 52.51% | 235 | 2.67 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 31,798 | 39,634 | |
| 51.60% | 227 | 2.63 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 34,490 | 41,406 | |
| 48.53% | 217 | 2.40 | 6.5 | 7.7 | 32,556 | 39,926 | |
| 47.92% | 208 | 2.80 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 33,586 | 39,650 | |
| 50.77% | 205 | 2.33 | 7.0 | 8.3 | 33,663 | 41,269 | |
| 51.63% | 202 | 2.54 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 31,405 | 40,247 | |
| 44.44% | 184 | 2.48 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 34,990 | 41,442 | |
| 44.05% | 180 | 2.71 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 35,257 | 40,908 | |
| 48.82% | 173 | 2.64 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 33,714 | 41,429 | |
| 49.39% | 172 | 2.35 | 6.7 | 8.0 | 33,329 | 40,559 | |
| 43.71% | 166 | 2.68 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 32,529 | 38,820 | |
| 48.08% | 162 | 2.45 | 6.4 | 7.9 | 34,644 | 40,508 | |
| 47.89% | 153 | 2.41 | 6.8 | 7.8 | 33,339 | 40,844 | |
| 47.79% | 145 | 2.44 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 33,771 | 39,965 | |
| 39.84% | 137 | 2.36 | 6.7 | 7.9 | 32,970 | 38,996 |
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Apollo Matchups - FAQ
What is Apollo's best matchup in Deadlock?
Apollo's best matchup is against Paradox, achieving a 52.5% win rate. Apollo excels in this matchup through superior combat stats and favorable ability interactions.
What is Apollo's hardest matchup?
Apollo's hardest matchup is against Graves, with only a 38.2% win rate. Against this opponent, Apollo should focus on team coordination and itemizing defensively.
How many favorable matchups does Apollo have?
Apollo has 10 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 27 unfavorable matchups in Deadlock. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better hero picks and adapt your playstyle.
How should I play Apollo in difficult matchups?
When playing Apollo 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 Apollo's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Apollo'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.