- Win Rate
- 49.3%
- Pick Rate
- 3.0%
- Ban Rate
- 7.5%
Graves Arena Build, Augments & Duos
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 2,291
- Lane
- All Lanes
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 11, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Patch 26.20 Graves arena mode stats show Graves with a 15.9% win rate and a 3.50 average placement in arena mode. Discover Graves's best duo partners, augments, and arena builds to dominate the meta.
Graves Arena Performance
Graves D 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, Thread the Needle, 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 15% Omnivamp.
Become large, gaining 15% Health and 10% Adaptive Force.
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.
When you Attack, fire a bolt that deals 40% damage and applies your on-hit effects at 40% effectiveness. Gain 15% total Attack Speed.
on-hit reduce the cooldown of your abilities by 1.3 seconds .
Gain 50% Crit chance.
Your Abilities can Critically Strike. Gain ?% Crit Chance.
After using a Dash, Blink, or Teleport Ability you gain Armor and Magic Resist.
Gain 15% Armor Penetration and Magic Penetration.
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.
Gain 20 Attack Damage, 10 Ability Haste, and 10 Lethality.
Convert Ability Power to Bonus Attack Damage. Gain 15% Attack Damage.
Your dash, leap, blink, or teleport Abilities gain 75 Ability Haste.
Gain a random Prismatic Augment.
Heal for 10% of damage done by Critical Strikes. Gain 25% Crit chance.
Find the best 3v3 teammate champions to pair with Graves in League of Legends Arena mode. The strongest duo partner is Shyvana, achieving a 41.7% win rate and 2.6 average placement when paired together. Other high-synergy partners include Galio and Brand, both offering improved placement rates compared to Graves's solo average of 3.5. 11 champions boost Graves's win rate above their baseline 15.9%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shyvana | S Tier | 41.7% | +25.7% | 41.7% | 100.0% | 2.6 | +0.9 | 24 |
 Galio | S Tier | 46.1% | +30.2% | 61.5% | 76.9% | 2.6 | +0.9 | 26 |
 Brand | B Tier | 28.6% | +12.6% | 42.9% | 100.0% | 2.6 | +0.9 | 28 |
 Amumu | S Tier | 38.5% | +22.5% | 46.1% | 76.9% | 2.8 | +0.7 | 26 |
 Cho'Gath | A Tier | 28.6% | +12.6% | 57.1% | 71.4% | 2.9 | +0.6 | 28 |
 Yunara | F Tier | 8.3% | -7.6% | 33.3% | 91.7% | 3.0 | +0.5 | 24 |
 Rumble | C Tier | 18.2% | +2.2% | 45.5% | 72.7% | 3.2 | +0.3 | 22 |
 Sion | F Tier | 6.7% | -9.3% | 33.3% | 80.0% | 3.3 | +0.2 | 30 |
 Twisted Fate | D Tier | 15.4% | -0.6% | 30.8% | 76.9% | 3.4 | +0.1 | 26 |
 Vladimir | B Tier | 25.0% | +9.1% | 33.3% | 66.7% | 3.4 | +0.1 | 24 |
Optimize your Graves Arena itemization with the highest win rate builds for Patch 16.20. The top-performing build features Galeforce, The Collector, Bloodthirster as core items, achieving a 20.0% win rate and 3.0 average placement. Gluttonous Greaves is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 2 builds average 18.3% 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 | 20.0% | +4.1% | 40.0% | 80.0% | 3.0 | 5 |
| 2 |  |  |  | F Tier | 16.7% | +0.7% | 33.3% | 66.7% | 3.5 | 6 |
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 D-tier champion in League of Legends Arena mode for Patch 16.20, making them a challenging pick in the 3v3v3v3v3v3 format. With a 15.9% win rate (1st place finishes) and a 68.5% top 4 rate, Graves faces some challenges in the current Arena meta.
Graves Arena Performance Analysis
In Arena's unique 3v3v3v3v3v3 format, Graves averages a 3.5 placement across 596 analyzed matches. This aggressive damage dealer playstyle allows Graves to deal significant damage, ranking in the top 34% of all Arena champions for damage output.
The 31.9% top 2 rate indicates room for improvement in securing podium finishes. Players looking to climb Arena ranked should focus on optimal augment selection and trio synergies to maximize placement consistency.
Best Champions to Pair with Graves
Duo composition is critical in Arena, and Graves synergizes exceptionally well with Shyvana, achieving a combined 41.7% win rate and 2.6 average placement. This pairing improves Graves's baseline performance by +25.7%.
Other strong duo partners include Galio (46.1% win rate) and Brand (28.6% win rate). Graves has excellent duo flexibility with 11+ 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 29.9% 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 Galeforce, The Collector, Bloodthirster as core items, achieving a 20.0% 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 68.5% 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 faces challenges in the current Arena meta but remains playable for dedicated mains. Success requires optimal augment selection, strong trio synergy with teammates like Shyvana, and mastery of Graves's kit. Consider the builds and augments above to maximize your placement potential.
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 596 matches to provide reliable statistics and recommendations.
Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.
Graves Arena FAQ - Patch 16.20
Is Graves good in Arena mode?
Graves is currently a D-tier champion in Arena mode with a 15.9% win rate and 68.5% top 4 rate. While Graves faces challenges in the meta, dedicated players can still find success with optimal builds and duo partners.
What is the best duo partner for Graves in Arena?
The best duo partner for Graves in Arena is Shyvana, achieving a 41.7% win rate and 2.6 average placement together. Other strong partners include Galio and Brand.
What are the best augments for Graves in Arena?
The highest-performing augment for Graves is Draw Your Sword with a 29.9% 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 Galeforce, The Collector, Bloodthirster as core items, achieving a 20.0% 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 15.9% win rate (1st place) in Arena mode for Patch 16.20. The top 2 rate is 31.9% and top 4 rate is 68.5%, with an average placement of 3.5 across 596 analyzed matches.
What tier is Graves in Arena?
Graves is rated as D-tier in Arena mode for Patch 16.20. Lower-tier champions face challenges but can still succeed with mastery and good trio synergy. 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 Shyvana for best results. 2) Prioritize Draw Your Sword when offered. 3) Build Galeforce 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 Shyvana improves win rate to 41.7%. The key to success is choosing partners that complement Graves's high damage output and selecting augments that enhance your duo composition.