Gragas - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Gragasvs Graves

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

Gragas vs Graves is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gragas wins with a 73.3% win rate (+46.7%) over Graves based on 15 games. Gragas holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Gragas build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gragas vs Graves matchup.

Gragas Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Gragas 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 - 73.3% win rateGraves(73.3%)
Gragas - 73.3% win rate in this matchup
Gragas
73.3% WR
VS
Graves vs Gragas matchup - 26.7% win rate
Graves
26.7% WR

Who Wins the Gragas vs Graves Matchup?

Gragas wins the Gragas vs Graves matchup
Winner
Gragas
Matches: 15
73.3%
Win Rate
26.7%
0.9
CS / min
1.4
663
DMG / min
715
12,086
Gold / game
12,912
474
Heal / min
325
769
DMG Mitigated / min
678
1.1
CC / min
0.6
77.8%
Early Game WR
22.2%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Gragas vs Graves Matchup Summary

The Gragas vs Graves matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Gragas wins with a 73.3% win rate compared to Graves's 26.7%, giving Gragas a 46.7 percentage point advantage. Gragas dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Graves players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gragas leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gragas 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.

Gragas vs Graves Laning Phase Breakdown

Graves wins the laning phase against Gragas in League of Legends

Graves is favored during the laning phase against Gragas, 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
0.9Gragas
1.4Graves
Graves edges out Gragas by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Graves.
Damage
663Gragas
715Graves
Graves deals 52 more champion damage per minute than Gragas. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Gragas choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Graves's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,086Gragas
12,912Graves
Graves generates a commanding 826 more gold per game than Gragas. This substantial economic advantage means Graves consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gragas should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Gragas
0.6Graves
Gragas provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Graves, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Gragas coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,243Gragas
1,003Graves
Gragas vastly out-sustains Graves, healing and mitigating 240 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gragas 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 Gragas Build Against Graves

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Graves, providing the mobility and stats Gragas needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gragas against Graves are Shadowflame, Lich Bane and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Gragas an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Graves. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gragas vs Graves matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gragas
77.8%
+55.6% advantage
Gragas early game win rateGragas77.8%
Graves early game win rateGraves22.2%
Late Game
Gragas
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gragas late game win rateGragas66.7%
Graves late game win rateGraves33.3%

Gragas dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 77.8% win rate — a 55.6 percentage point lead over Graves. This lopsided early game means Gragas can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

Gragas holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Graves players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gragas Runes Against Graves

Domination rune tree - Gragas primary runes vs GravesDomination
Dark Harvest - best Gragas rune vs GravesSudden Impact - best Gragas rune vs GravesGrisly Mementos - best Gragas rune vs GravesRelentless Hunter - best Gragas rune vs Graves
Sorcery rune tree - Gragas secondary runes vs GravesSorcery
Celerity - best Gragas rune vs GravesWaterwalking - best Gragas rune vs Graves
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Gragas to press their advantage against Graves, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Gragas matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Gragas'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 Gragas build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Gragas 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
46.15%526.383711,25651.9%40.0%
55.17%296.284111,78250.0%60.0%
55.17%296.377411,21768.8%38.5%
46.43%282.873911,92460.0%30.8%
50.00%245.71,00411,77642.9%52.9%
56.52%236.370510,47441.7%72.7%
39.13%235.67149,37133.3%42.9%
54.55%225.682412,27455.6%53.9%
40.91%226.268011,17110.0%66.7%
38.10%215.478211,55485.7%14.3%
45.00%205.970810,20422.2%63.6%
47.37%196.380312,30650.0%45.5%
42.11%196.072111,46166.7%30.8%
52.63%195.978310,63650.0%55.6%
61.11%186.281513,014100.0%41.7%
50.00%186.279210,48528.6%63.6%
58.82%177.182712,65557.1%60.0%
43.75%165.680810,73544.4%42.9%
73.33%150.966312,08677.8%66.7%
46.67%155.299611,45542.9%50.0%
46.67%155.289412,39320.0%60.0%
33.33%155.392313,36920.0%40.0%
40.00%155.96739,45750.0%20.0%
42.86%145.374811,62640.0%44.4%
64.29%145.584312,06771.4%57.1%
28.57%145.981512,03625.0%30.0%
50.00%141.081812,99050.0%50.0%
46.15%135.887211,20050.0%44.4%
23.08%136.56559,51440.0%12.5%
46.15%136.175711,21780.0%25.0%
50.00%125.689312,38033.3%55.6%
33.33%125.993111,16633.3%33.3%
41.67%125.075010,21842.9%40.0%
58.33%126.195112,46250.0%62.5%
50.00%125.86639,58028.6%80.0%
63.64%116.090514,253100.0%55.6%
45.45%115.56407,80033.3%100.0%
54.55%111.676813,96366.7%50.0%
72.73%115.190113,339100.0%62.5%
45.45%115.684710,59660.0%33.3%
30.00%105.691014,2680.0%33.3%
70.00%101.762011,51350.0%75.0%
60.00%105.065310,57360.0%60.0%
44.44%94.799910,69616.7%100.0%
66.67%95.66189,56380.0%50.0%
44.44%96.885611,32740.0%50.0%
11.11%95.65629,48620.0%0.0%
50.00%86.776610,38533.3%100.0%
25.00%81.670112,52433.3%20.0%
25.00%83.555911,93933.3%20.0%
62.50%82.075713,229100.0%50.0%
37.50%86.583212,95050.0%33.3%
14.29%75.87239,52425.0%0.0%
57.14%75.969210,83280.0%0.0%
57.14%75.380111,29050.0%66.7%
71.43%70.664611,09980.0%50.0%
57.14%72.683813,20450.0%60.0%
42.86%77.062610,65333.3%50.0%
71.43%73.284310,99350.0%100.0%
85.71%76.091612,474100.0%66.7%
42.86%73.882812,3330.0%60.0%
33.33%61.64747,97140.0%0.0%
83.33%63.478414,257100.0%75.0%
83.33%61.360110,46250.0%100.0%
16.67%61.667213,341100.0%0.0%
16.67%65.869611,3610.0%16.7%
50.00%60.978513,04750.0%50.0%
66.67%63.91,00112,407100.0%60.0%
83.33%66.45558,53080.0%100.0%
33.33%65.21,11714,0120.0%33.3%
50.00%65.171712,16133.3%66.7%
33.33%61.951910,82450.0%25.0%
83.33%65.566810,022100.0%50.0%
50.00%63.595914,1720.0%50.0%
20.00%53.854211,257100.0%0.0%
80.00%53.15518,678100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.26668,98366.7%0.0%
40.00%53.656610,9200.0%50.0%
80.00%51.993715,469100.0%75.0%
60.00%51.85229,86350.0%66.7%
40.00%53.11,05214,49150.0%33.3%
100.00%51.982812,412100.0%100.0%
60.00%51.23948,95733.3%100.0%

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Gragas vs Graves - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gragas do against Graves in League of Legends?

Gragas wins the Gragas vs Graves matchup with a 73.3% win rate compared to Graves's 26.7%, a 46.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gragas do against Graves in the early game?

In the early game, Gragas has the advantage against Graves with a 77.8% win rate versus 22.2%. Gragas players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gragas do against Graves in the late game?

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

Who wins the Gragas vs Graves matchup?

Gragas wins the matchup against Graves with a 73.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 46.7 percentage point advantage means Gragas is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Gragas build against Graves?

The best Gragas build against Graves includes Shadowflame, Lich Bane, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gragas runes against Graves?

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

Does Gragas counter Graves?

Yes, Gragas has a favorable matchup against Graves with a 73.3% win rate. Gragas strongly counters Graves in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Gragas against Graves?

When playing Gragas 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.