- Win Rate
- 57.1%
- Pick Rate
- 40.6%
- KDA
- 2.63
Graves Counters
- Skill Level
- All Skill Levels
- Matches
- 48,713
- Version
- 6860
- Last Updated
- Nov 5, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Graves counters include Paige, with Paige being the hardest counter at 49.40% win rate. Graves performs best against Mirage, Silver, Shiv, achieving 63.39% win rate against Mirage. This Graves counters guide helps you understand difficult matchups and favorable hero pairings in Deadlock.
How to counter Graves
Nov 5 Patch · 48,713 gamesThere are not enough games against Graves yet to name reliable counters.
- Buy the right items
Against Graves, Plated Armor, Cursed Relic, and Unstoppable gain the most win rate. Plated Armor is +3.0 points over a typical item.
- Respect the damage
Graves is near the top of the roster for kills or damage. Don't take even fights alone; build defense and fight with your team.
Best items against Graves
When Graves is on the enemy team, Plated Armor, Cursed Relic, and Unstoppable win the most compared with how items usually do against Graves. Plated Armor leads at +3.0 points.
| Item | WR vs Graves | Lift | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Plated Armor | 47.9% | +3.0 | 17,050 |
 Cursed Relic | 45.5% | +2.9 | 9,127 |
 Unstoppable | 50.5% | +2.6 | 17,985 |
 Lightning Scroll | 51.9% | +2.4 | 8,955 |
 Refresher | 51.4% | +2.0 | 18,266 |
 Spellbreaker | 49.2% | +2.0 | 15,359 |
 Witchmail | 50.9% | +1.8 | 20,781 |
 Lucky Shot | 53.5% | +1.8 | 13,379 |
Lift = how many more points of win rate the item has when facing Graves, compared with the average item facing Graves. Items need 500+ games and a 2% pick rate.
Heroes that counter Graves
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Win rate of the hero on each row in games against Graves (at least 300 games). Tap a hero for the full head-to-head matchup.
Every Graves matchup →When to fight Graves
Graves peaks mid-game: 62.1% in 20–30 min games, 53.8% in 40+ min games.
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How to counter Graves: FAQ (Nov 5 Patch)
What items counter Graves?
Against Graves, these items gain the most win rate compared with a typical item: Plated Armor (+3.0), Cursed Relic (+2.9), Unstoppable (+2.6), and Lightning Scroll (+2.4).
How do you beat Graves?
Against Graves, Plated Armor, Cursed Relic, and Unstoppable gain the most win rate. Plated Armor is +3.0 points over a typical item. Graves is near the top of the roster for kills or damage. Don't take even fights alone; build defense and fight with your team.
Which heroes should not be picked into Graves?
Graves beats Mirage (63.4%), Silver (63.3%), and Shiv (63.0%) most often (Graves's win rate in each matchup).
When is Graves strongest?
Graves peaks mid-game: 62.1% in 20–30 min games, 53.8% in 40+ min games.