- Win Rate
- 57.1%
- Pick Rate
- 40.6%
- KDA
- 2.63
Graves Guide
- Skill Level
- All Skill Levels
- Matches
- 48,713
- Version
- 6860
- Last Updated
- Nov 5, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Yes. Graves is one of the strongest heroes in Deadlock right now: S-tier, #1 of 44, with a 57.1% win rate over 48,713 games. Graves does best at Low Skill (54.6%).
Is Graves good right now?
Nov 5 Patch · 48,713 gamesGraves's win rate day by day over the last 17 days, measured against the 50% line.
- Tier
- S#1 of 44
- Win Rate
- 57.1%−0.3 pts in 19 days
- Pick Rate
- 40.6%
- Matches
- 48,713
- Best rank
- Obscurus–Ritualist54.6%
Graves core build
Nov 5 PatchMost Graves players open with Restorative Shot and Extra Stamina. Core items, bought in at least half of all games: Restorative Shot, Extra Stamina, Extra Spirit, and Grit. Ranked by how often players on this hero buy each item at each shop tier, from 48,713 games.
When is Graves strongest?
By game length
Graves peaks mid-game: 62.1% in 20–30 min games, 53.8% in 40+ min games.
By rank
Graves wins about as often at every rank.
Low sample (under 500 games)
Graves strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Strong this patch
Graves wins 57.1% of games, in the top quarter of the roster.
- High damage output
Graves deals more hero damage per game than most of the roster.
- Lane control
Graves denies more souls than most heroes, which wins lanes.
Weaknesses
Nothing stands out from the average hero yet.
Graves matchups
Nov 5 Patch · 48,713 games
Graves beats
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Counters show the counter's win rate against Graves, and heroes it beats show Graves's win rate against them. Partners show synergy: how many points more the duo wins than the two heroes' own win rates predict.
Graves abilities
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Graves FAQ (Nov 5 Patch)
Is Graves good in Deadlock right now?
Yes. Graves is one of the strongest heroes in Deadlock right now: S-tier, #1 of 44, with a 57.1% win rate over 48,713 games. Graves does best at Low Skill (54.6%).
What is the best Graves build?
The build Graves players buy most: Restorative Shot, Extra Stamina, Extra Spirit, and Grit in lane, Improved Spirit, Mystic Vulnerability, Mystic Shot, and Spirit Lifesteal in the mid game, then Toxic Bullets, Stamina Mastery, Tesla Bullets, Escalating Exposure, and Boundless Spirit late.
How do you play Graves?
Strengths: Strong this patch, High damage output, and Lane control.
When is Graves strongest?
Graves peaks mid-game: 62.1% in 20–30 min games, 53.8% in 40+ min games.
Who is the best partner for Graves?
Graves's best partners are Apollo (+1.3), The Doorman (+1.4), and Viscous (+1.2). The number is how many points more those duos win than the two heroes' own win rates predict.