Aatrox - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
2.9%

Aatroxvs Graves

CFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aatrox vs Graves is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Aatrox wins with a 53.6% win rate (+7.1%) over Graves based on 28 games. Aatrox wins the early laning phase while Graves scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Aatrox build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aatrox vs Graves matchup.

Aatrox Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aatrox performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Graves - 53.6% win rateGraves(53.6%)
Aatrox - 53.6% win rate in this matchup
Aatrox
53.6% WR
VS
Graves vs Aatrox matchup - 46.4% win rate
Graves
46.4% WR

Who Wins the Aatrox vs Graves Matchup?

Aatrox wins the Aatrox vs Graves matchup
Winner
Aatrox
Matches: 28
53.6%
Win Rate
46.4%
1.4
CS / min
2.0
734
DMG / min
790
12,720
Gold / game
13,326
659
Heal / min
283
1,014
DMG Mitigated / min
625
0.7
CC / min
0.7
68.8%
Early Game WR
31.3%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Aatrox vs Graves Matchup Summary

The Aatrox vs Graves matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 28 recent matches analyzed, Aatrox wins with a 53.6% win rate compared to Graves's 46.4%, giving Aatrox a 7.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aatrox controls the early laning stage, but Graves outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aatrox needs to press advantages before Graves reaches their power spikes, while Graves should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Aatrox leads by 766 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aatrox players can confidently pick into Graves and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Graves away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Aatrox vs Graves Laning Phase Breakdown

Graves wins the laning phase against Aatrox in League of Legends

Graves is favored during the laning phase against Aatrox, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Graves holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.4Aatrox
2.0Graves
Graves edges out Aatrox by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Graves.
Damage
734Aatrox
790Graves
Graves deals 56 more champion damage per minute than Aatrox. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Aatrox choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Graves's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,720Aatrox
13,326Graves
Graves earns 605 more gold per game than Aatrox, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Graves slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Aatrox
0.7Graves
Both Aatrox and Graves provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,674Aatrox
908Graves
Aatrox vastly out-sustains Graves, healing and mitigating 766 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aatrox can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Graves is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Graves, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Aatrox Build Against Graves

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Graves, providing the mobility and stats Aatrox needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aatrox against Graves are Hubris, Sundered Sky and Mortal Reminder. This combination gives Aatrox an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Aatrox the best chance to compete against Graves. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Aatrox vs Graves matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aatrox
68.8%
+37.5% advantage
Aatrox early game win rateAatrox68.8%
Graves early game win rateGraves31.3%
Late Game
Graves
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Aatrox late game win rateAatrox33.3%
Graves late game win rateGraves66.7%

Aatrox dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 68.8% win rate — a 37.5 percentage point lead over Graves. This lopsided early game means Aatrox can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Graves is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Aatrox. Extended games heavily favor Graves, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Aatrox must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Graves reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Graves survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Aatrox Runes Against Graves

Precision rune tree - Aatrox primary runes vs GravesPrecision
Conqueror - best Aatrox rune vs GravesTriumph - best Aatrox rune vs GravesLegend: Haste - best Aatrox rune vs GravesCut Down - best Aatrox rune vs Graves
Inspiration rune tree - Aatrox secondary runes vs GravesInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Aatrox rune vs GravesCosmic Insight - best Aatrox rune vs Graves
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Aatrox to press their advantage against Graves, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Aatrox matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Aatrox's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Aatrox build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Aatrox matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.16%1556.486611,86444.3%45.9%
51.79%1126.079711,31255.4%48.2%
50.00%965.786311,44343.9%54.5%
56.72%675.579511,93162.1%52.6%
50.00%626.495611,30846.9%53.3%
45.00%605.969811,10045.8%44.4%
53.45%586.51,15612,01353.6%53.3%
47.37%575.895011,20054.3%36.4%
58.93%566.695611,82152.0%64.5%
61.82%554.91,17611,88354.8%70.8%
45.45%556.495611,64952.0%40.0%
41.18%516.386411,44646.4%34.8%
51.02%496.190211,77045.8%56.0%
55.10%496.374112,02947.8%61.5%
54.17%485.278512,08754.5%53.9%
43.75%485.888412,45140.9%46.1%
52.17%466.385012,43542.1%59.3%
47.83%462.683512,49568.2%29.2%
42.22%456.384112,09544.4%40.7%
54.55%446.297611,80052.4%56.5%
47.73%445.182911,35647.8%47.6%
46.51%435.085811,48655.0%39.1%
57.14%426.881912,25758.3%55.6%
60.00%405.588712,02464.3%57.7%
51.28%396.679610,13755.6%41.7%
50.00%386.480411,42557.9%42.1%
50.00%386.61,00713,49944.4%51.7%
48.65%375.990511,72438.9%57.9%
41.67%366.065610,49428.6%60.0%
67.65%342.184213,45675.0%63.6%
44.12%345.566310,79850.0%37.5%
54.55%336.080911,42558.8%50.0%
57.58%335.91,03410,80163.6%45.5%
53.13%321.380711,52755.6%50.0%
43.33%301.377212,94850.0%38.9%
37.93%296.190711,29153.3%21.4%
51.72%292.591113,54954.5%50.0%
31.03%296.364410,33726.7%35.7%
53.57%281.473412,72068.8%33.3%
39.29%286.392711,29616.7%56.3%
25.93%275.865510,86344.4%16.7%
34.62%266.31,00210,88216.7%50.0%
38.46%265.670111,58838.5%38.5%
50.00%245.381612,60066.7%40.0%
47.83%230.974110,37960.0%25.0%
68.18%221.583114,10372.7%63.6%
61.90%214.378111,22358.8%75.0%
52.38%216.41,03512,23650.0%54.5%
55.00%206.279110,05650.0%66.7%
50.00%206.387612,05766.7%25.0%
47.37%192.771011,69763.6%25.0%
50.00%186.887411,12571.4%36.4%
62.50%161.373814,68733.3%80.0%
62.50%166.375211,61285.7%44.4%
46.67%156.476810,51450.0%44.4%
60.00%155.591014,09528.6%87.5%
26.67%157.088810,61837.5%14.3%
50.00%145.392411,34050.0%50.0%
64.29%145.682111,03080.0%55.6%
57.14%141.377513,03855.6%60.0%
76.92%131.170512,23366.7%85.7%
38.46%133.178910,99244.4%25.0%
46.15%131.572314,74480.0%25.0%
25.00%126.36588,56833.3%0.0%
33.33%120.873212,21433.3%33.3%
63.64%111.274913,56771.4%50.0%
40.00%105.91,09614,1560.0%44.4%
30.00%101.883312,76125.0%33.3%
50.00%101.170312,21533.3%57.1%
20.00%102.459110,85833.3%14.3%
70.00%101.781913,55775.0%66.7%
33.33%91.265211,04828.6%50.0%
88.89%91.191613,96980.0%100.0%
62.50%82.795313,79666.7%60.0%
62.50%85.886411,03360.0%66.7%
25.00%83.36809,22733.3%0.0%
87.50%86.28529,71775.0%100.0%
75.00%81.677512,67980.0%66.7%
37.50%82.94359,14840.0%33.3%
28.57%75.698513,09033.3%25.0%
57.14%75.41,04910,44480.0%0.0%
42.86%70.64609,79850.0%0.0%
28.57%71.683713,4110.0%33.3%
42.86%71.275513,264100.0%33.3%
42.86%72.778514,6630.0%60.0%
57.14%73.482710,52566.7%0.0%
33.33%62.369510,78220.0%100.0%
100.00%67.272111,667100.0%100.0%
50.00%66.486011,54775.0%0.0%
40.00%50.670911,8970.0%100.0%
60.00%51.95407,31160.0%0.0%
80.00%55.27289,04275.0%100.0%
80.00%56.48419,21666.7%100.0%
40.00%56.194312,56250.0%33.3%
80.00%52.380010,87966.7%100.0%

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Aatrox vs Graves - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aatrox do against Graves in League of Legends?

Aatrox wins the Aatrox vs Graves matchup with a 53.6% win rate compared to Graves's 46.4%, a 7.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 28 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Aatrox do against Graves in the early game?

In the early game, Aatrox has the advantage against Graves with a 68.8% win rate versus 31.3%. Aatrox players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Aatrox do against Graves in the late game?

In the late game, Graves takes over the Aatrox vs Graves matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Graves scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aatrox vs Graves matchup?

Aatrox wins the matchup against Graves with a 53.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 7.1 percentage point advantage means Aatrox is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 28 games analyzed.

What is the best Aatrox build against Graves?

The best Aatrox build against Graves includes Hubris, Sundered Sky, Mortal Reminder with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 33.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Aatrox runes against Graves?

The best Aatrox runes against Graves use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Aatrox vs Graves matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Aatrox counter Graves?

Yes, Aatrox has a favorable matchup against Graves with a 53.6% win rate. Aatrox strongly counters Graves in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Aatrox against Graves?

When playing Aatrox against Graves, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.