- Win Rate
- 49.5%
- Pick Rate
- 3.0%
- Ban Rate
- 7.0%
Graves Arena Build, Augments & Duos
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 3,898
- Lane
- All Lanes
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 13, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Patch 26.20 Graves arena mode stats show Graves with a 17.1% win rate and a 3.46 average placement in arena mode. Discover Graves's best duo partners, augments, and arena builds to dominate the meta.
Graves Arena Performance
Graves C TierCombat Stats
Discover the highest performing Arena augments for Graves in League of Legends Patch 16.20. The strongest augment choices include Draw Your Sword, Outlaw's Grit, Augment 1328, which provide significant advantages in 3v3v3v3v3v3 combat. When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Draw Your Sword. For Gold augments, Outlaw's Grit synergizes well with Graves's kit. Use the rarity filters below to find the best Silver, Gold, and Prismatic augments for your Graves Arena games.
You are now melee. Gain Attack Damage, Health, Attack Speed, Lifesteal, and Move Speed based on how much Attack Range you lost.
When you Attack, fire 5 bolts that each deal physical damage and applies your on-hit.
Become tiny, gain Move Speed, and bonus damage to champions based on how much larger they are than you.
Gain Deceive Summoner Spell.Deceive: You teleport and become Invisible. Your next Attack while Invisible deals an additional physical damage. When you die, spawn an exploding box that deals a large amount of magic damage and Fear nearby enemies.
Become large, gaining 15% Health and 10% Adaptive Force.
Convert Ability Power to Bonus Attack Damage. Gain 15% Attack Damage.
Gain 15% Omnivamp.
Gain ? Attack Range.
Each round, mark an opposing champion. That champion takes 15% extra damage and grants an +150 gold when killed.
Your dash, leap, blink, or teleport Abilities gain 75 Ability Haste.
Your Abilities can Critically Strike. Gain ?% Crit Chance.
When you Attack, fire a bolt that deals 40% damage and applies your on-hit effects at 40% effectiveness. Gain 15% total Attack Speed.
After using a Dash, Blink, or Teleport Ability you gain Armor and Magic Resist.
Gain 15% Armor Penetration and Magic Penetration.
Heal for 10% of damage done by Critical Strikes. Gain 25% Crit chance.
Gain 20 Attack Damage, 10 Ability Haste, and 10 Lethality.
Gain a random Prismatic Augment.
Your Critical Strike Chance is capped at 50%. Convert 40% of Critical Strike Chance above 50% into Critical Strike Damage.Gain 25% Critical Strike Chance and 25% Critical Strike Damage.
Find the best 3v3 teammate champions to pair with Graves in League of Legends Arena mode. The strongest duo partner is Swain, achieving a 23.8% win rate and 2.6 average placement when paired together. Other high-synergy partners include Amumu and Galio, both offering improved placement rates compared to Graves's solo average of 3.5. 10 champions boost Graves's win rate above their baseline 17.1%. Compare win rates, top 2 rates, top 4 rates, and placement differences to find your ideal Arena duo composition.
Partner | Tier | Win Rate | WR Diff | Top 2 | Top 4 | Avg Place | Place Diff | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Swain | B Tier | 23.8% | +6.7% | 52.4% | 95.2% | 2.6 | +0.9 | 42 |
 Amumu | S Tier | 38.9% | +21.8% | 50.0% | 83.3% | 2.6 | +0.9 | 36 |
 Galio | S Tier | 38.9% | +21.8% | 55.6% | 77.8% | 2.7 | +0.8 | 36 |
 Zed | C Tier | 21.1% | +4.0% | 42.1% | 84.2% | 2.8 | +0.7 | 38 |
 Brand | B Tier | 23.8% | +6.7% | 38.1% | 90.5% | 3.0 | +0.5 | 42 |
 Cho'Gath | A Tier | 32.1% | +15.1% | 50.0% | 71.4% | 3.0 | +0.5 | 56 |
 Shyvana | A Tier | 26.1% | +9.0% | 26.1% | 82.6% | 3.2 | +0.3 | 46 |
 Sion | D Tier | 14.3% | -2.8% | 33.3% | 81.0% | 3.3 | +0.2 | 42 |
 Sett | D Tier | 14.3% | -2.8% | 33.3% | 76.2% | 3.4 | +0.1 | 42 |
 Mordekaiser | C Tier | 21.1% | +4.0% | 36.8% | 68.4% | 3.5 | -0.0 | 38 |
Optimize your Graves Arena itemization with the highest win rate builds for Patch 16.20. The top-performing build features Regicide, Hamstringer, The Collector as core items, achieving a 40.0% win rate and 2.4 average placement. Gluttonous Greaves is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 3 builds average 43.3% win rate, significantly impacting your Arena success. Each build shows core items, situational options, win rate compared to Graves's baseline, and top 4 placement rates to help you climb in Arena ranked.
Rank | Core Items | Situational | Boots | Tier | Win Rate | WR Diff | Top 2 | Top 4 | Avg Place | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |    |   |  | C Tier | 40.0% | +22.9% | 40.0% | 100.0% | 2.4 | 5 |
| 2 |  |  | | B Tier | 40.0% | +22.9% | 60.0% | 60.0% | 2.8 | 5 |
| 3 |  |  |  | A Tier | 50.0% | +32.9% | 50.0% | 75.0% | 2.9 | 8 |
| 4 |   | | | C Tier | 20.0% | +2.9% | 40.0% | 80.0% | 3.0 | 5 |
| 5 |  | | | D Tier | 12.5% | -4.6% | 25.0% | 62.5% | 3.5 | 8 |
Plan your Graves Arena run
Arena Companion shows each champion's placement rates and stats, the best augments for them, a slot-by-slot augment planner, and the strongest duos and teams this patch.
- Placement rates & stats
- Augment slot planner
- Best duos & teams
Is Graves Good in Arena Mode?
Graves is currently rated as an C-tier champion in League of Legends Arena mode for Patch 16.20, making them a situational pick in the 3v3v3v3v3v3 format. With a 17.1% win rate (1st place finishes) and a 69.0% top 4 rate, Graves performs above the expected average in the current Arena meta.
Graves Arena Performance Analysis
In Arena's unique 3v3v3v3v3v3 format, Graves averages a 3.5 placement across 1,036 analyzed matches. This aggressive damage dealer playstyle allows Graves to deal significant damage, ranking in the top 33% of all Arena champions for damage output.
The 32.6% top 2 rate indicates room for improvement in securing podium finishes. Players looking to climb Arena ranked should capitalize on Graves's strengths to maximize placement consistency.
Best Champions to Pair with Graves
Duo composition is critical in Arena, and Graves synergizes exceptionally well with Swain, achieving a combined 23.8% win rate and 2.6 average placement. This pairing improves Graves's baseline performance by +6.7%.
Other strong duo partners include Amumu (38.9% win rate) and Galio (38.9% win rate). Graves has excellent duo flexibility with 10+ partners that boost win rate above baseline.
Graves Augment Priority Guide
Augment selection can make or break your Arena run. For Graves, the highest-performing augment is Draw Your Sword, which players select in 28.5% of games.
When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Draw Your Sword for maximum impact. Gold augments like Outlaw's Grit provide consistent value throughout the game. Use the augment tier list above to identify which augments to prioritize during each selection round.
Optimal Graves Arena Build Path
The highest win rate build for Graves in Arena features Regicide, Hamstringer, The Collector as core items, achieving a 40.0% win rate. Gluttonous Greaves is the recommended boots choice, providing mobility and stats for Arena fights.
Arena's accelerated gold income means reaching full build faster than Summoner's Rift. Focus on completing core items before branching into situational options. The builds listed above are sorted by average placement, helping you identify which item combinations lead to the highest finishes in the current patch.
Tips for Playing Graves in Arena
Coordinate with your partner to cover Graves's weaknesses. Consider a tanky partner to create space for your damage.
Prioritize S-tier and A-tier augments when offered. Graves's 69.0% top 4 rate can be improved significantly with optimal augment selection each round.
Leverage Graves's high damage output to eliminate threats quickly. Focus priority targets while your partner provides support.
Final Verdict: Should You Play Graves in Arena?
Graves is a average choice in Arena that can perform well with the right partner and augment combinations. While not top-tier, dedicated Graves players can achieve consistent placements by following optimal builds and duo strategies. The 69.0% top 4 rate shows potential for solid finishes.
This data is updated regularly for Patch 16.20. Check back after each patch to see how balance changes affect Graves's Arena performance. For the most accurate results, we analyze 1,036 matches to provide reliable statistics and recommendations.
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Graves Arena FAQ - Patch 16.20
Is Graves good in Arena mode?
Graves is currently a C-tier champion in Arena mode with a 17.1% win rate and 69.0% top 4 rate. Graves is a viable pick that can perform well with the right partner and augments.
What is the best duo partner for Graves in Arena?
The best duo partner for Graves in Arena is Swain, achieving a 23.8% win rate and 2.6 average placement together. Other strong partners include Amumu and Galio.
What are the best augments for Graves in Arena?
The highest-performing augment for Graves is Draw Your Sword with a 28.5% pick rate. Prioritize Prismatic and Gold augments that synergize with Graves's kit.
What is the best build for Graves in Arena?
The highest win rate build for Graves in Arena includes Regicide, Hamstringer, The Collector as core items, achieving a 40.0% win rate. Gluttonous Greaves is the recommended boots choice. Arena's accelerated gold income allows you to complete builds faster than Summoner's Rift.
What is Graves's win rate in Arena?
Graves has a 17.1% win rate (1st place) in Arena mode for Patch 16.20. The top 2 rate is 32.6% and top 4 rate is 69.0%, with an average placement of 3.5 across 1,036 analyzed matches.
What tier is Graves in Arena?
Graves is rated as C-tier in Arena mode for Patch 16.20. C-tier champions are average performers that require optimal builds and partners. Tiers are calculated based on win rate, top 4 rate, and average placement.
How do I play Graves in Arena?
To play Graves effectively in Arena: 1) Partner with Swain for best results. 2) Prioritize Draw Your Sword when offered. 3) Build Regicide early for power spikes. 4) Focus on dealing damage to priority targets while your partner provides support.
What are Graves's best and worst matchups in Arena?
Graves's performance varies significantly based on duo partner selection. Pairing with Swain improves win rate to 23.8%. The key to success is choosing partners that complement Graves's high damage output and selecting augments that enhance your duo composition.