Graves - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
5.0%

Gravesvs Darius

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

Graves vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Graves wins with a 60.7% win rate (+21.4%) over Darius based on 28 games. Graves holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Graves build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Graves vs Darius matchup.

Graves Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Graves 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
Darius - 60.7% win rateDarius(60.7%)
Graves - 60.7% win rate in this matchup
Graves
60.7% WR
VS
Darius vs Graves matchup - 39.3% win rate
Darius
39.3% WR

Who Wins the Graves vs Darius Matchup?

Graves wins the Graves vs Darius matchup
Winner
Graves
Matches: 28
60.7%
Win Rate
39.3%
2.2
CS / min
1.9
862
DMG / min
609
13,980
Gold / game
12,475
280
Heal / min
480
627
DMG Mitigated / min
1,168
0.7
CC / min
0.8
61.5%
Early Game WR
38.5%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Graves vs Darius Matchup Summary

The Graves vs Darius matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 28 recent matches analyzed, Graves wins with a 60.7% win rate compared to Darius's 39.3%, giving Graves a 21.4 percentage point advantage. Graves dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Darius players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Darius leads by 741 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Graves players can confidently pick into Darius and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Darius away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Graves vs Darius Laning Phase Breakdown

Graves wins the laning phase against Darius in League of Legends

Graves is favored during the laning phase against Darius, 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
2.2Graves
1.9Darius
Graves and Darius farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
862Graves
609Darius
Graves heavily out-damages Darius by 252 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Darius should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Graves's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,980Graves
12,475Darius
Graves generates a commanding 1,505 more gold per game than Darius. This substantial economic advantage means Graves consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Darius should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Graves
0.8Darius
Both Graves and Darius provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
907Graves
1,648Darius
Darius vastly out-sustains Graves, healing and mitigating 741 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Darius 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 Graves Build Against Darius

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Graves needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Graves against Darius are Hubris, The Collector and Immortal Shieldbow. This combination gives Graves an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 83.3% win rate across 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Darius. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Graves vs Darius matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Graves
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Graves early game win rateGraves61.5%
Darius early game win rateDarius38.5%
Late Game
Graves
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Graves late game win rateGraves60.0%
Darius late game win rateDarius40.0%

Graves dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.5% win rate — a 23.1 percentage point lead over Darius. This lopsided early game means Graves 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Darius. Extended games heavily favor Graves, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Graves Runes Against Darius

Precision rune tree - Graves primary runes vs DariusPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Graves rune vs DariusTriumph - best Graves rune vs DariusLegend: Alacrity - best Graves rune vs DariusCoup de Grace - best Graves rune vs Darius
Inspiration rune tree - Graves secondary runes vs DariusInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Graves rune vs DariusMagical Footwear - best Graves rune vs Darius
62.5% WR

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


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

Graves 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
43.85%2441.578013,75638.5%49.2%
46.28%2421.685314,49849.5%44.0%
51.03%1941.585914,29656.5%46.8%
52.08%1921.683414,48352.4%51.9%
53.01%1831.591114,30051.1%54.8%
46.82%1731.794115,10239.4%52.0%
49.04%1571.688014,36249.4%48.8%
39.17%1201.480113,19730.8%49.1%
47.90%1191.71,10014,22250.9%45.3%
46.96%1151.582614,46446.0%47.7%
45.22%1151.582314,72544.4%45.7%
51.82%1101.684714,30552.1%51.6%
40.78%1031.676914,10840.5%41.0%
56.12%981.886214,57848.9%62.3%
53.13%961.882213,82349.1%58.5%
44.21%951.476913,54246.3%42.6%
47.25%911.677314,19358.1%37.5%
44.44%901.579413,39940.7%51.6%
56.82%881.684714,42959.0%55.1%
55.81%861.591114,28851.2%60.0%
55.42%831.689814,32850.0%61.0%
59.04%831.787514,96360.0%58.3%
52.50%801.684514,98644.1%58.7%
53.25%771.684715,23452.0%53.9%
50.65%771.776913,61457.9%43.6%
41.33%751.778113,79339.4%42.9%
35.62%731.576312,80032.4%38.9%
45.07%711.680413,59145.5%44.7%
54.29%701.881914,38454.5%54.0%
64.71%681.889315,40955.6%70.7%
50.79%631.890215,54152.0%50.0%
41.94%621.680014,25040.7%42.9%
54.10%611.874314,41450.0%56.8%
30.00%601.682814,13716.7%38.9%
42.37%591.788713,09637.5%48.1%
51.72%581.894114,29457.1%46.7%
43.64%552.087113,67953.1%30.4%
38.89%541.578513,41533.3%42.4%
62.75%511.694714,80352.6%68.8%
47.92%481.475513,12450.0%45.0%
47.73%441.470913,34252.4%43.5%
51.22%411.685713,84635.3%62.5%
46.34%412.182714,12855.6%39.1%
55.00%401.786514,29545.5%66.7%
67.65%341.676014,34266.7%68.4%
41.18%341.594114,92745.0%35.7%
71.88%321.785115,25093.8%50.0%
28.13%321.493714,07921.4%33.3%
25.81%312.986614,14244.4%18.2%
61.29%312.580014,00864.3%58.8%
58.06%311.779614,67156.3%60.0%
56.67%301.582514,55945.5%63.2%
60.71%282.286213,98061.5%60.0%
46.43%282.079013,32631.3%66.7%
54.17%242.788815,34133.3%66.7%
50.00%201.769612,62346.1%57.1%
50.00%203.698513,63777.8%27.3%
68.42%192.292013,85975.0%63.6%
44.44%181.677714,25537.5%50.0%
44.44%182.395614,75983.3%25.0%
62.50%162.21,07217,49550.0%66.7%
26.67%151.471512,91222.2%33.3%
71.43%142.484316,335100.0%55.6%
53.85%132.073014,40766.7%42.9%
53.85%132.275512,46955.6%50.0%
75.00%122.21,00916,43860.0%85.7%
54.55%114.499313,97250.0%57.1%
70.00%102.069414,030100.0%50.0%
70.00%104.31,21715,993100.0%57.1%
40.00%101.590214,36350.0%33.3%
55.56%94.788712,76625.0%80.0%
66.67%92.01,04715,67950.0%71.4%
12.50%86.959911,58016.7%0.0%
37.50%82.263712,33540.0%33.3%
62.50%82.373215,55166.7%60.0%
50.00%64.776515,2510.0%75.0%
33.33%67.01,26214,23433.3%33.3%
66.67%64.799817,3790.0%66.7%
60.00%56.383513,7830.0%100.0%
60.00%54.586415,27166.7%50.0%
60.00%55.268411,42250.0%66.7%
60.00%58.599312,55775.0%0.0%

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Graves vs Darius - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Graves do against Darius in League of Legends?

Graves wins the Graves vs Darius matchup with a 60.7% win rate compared to Darius's 39.3%, a 21.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 28 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Graves do against Darius in the early game?

In the early game, Graves has the advantage against Darius with a 61.5% win rate versus 38.5%. Graves players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Graves do against Darius in the late game?

In the late game, Graves takes over the Graves vs Darius matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Graves scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Graves vs Darius matchup?

Graves wins the matchup against Darius with a 60.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 21.4 percentage point advantage means Graves is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 28 games analyzed.

What is the best Graves build against Darius?

The best Graves build against Darius includes Hubris, The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 83.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Graves runes against Darius?

The best Graves runes against Darius use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 62.5% win rate in the Graves vs Darius matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Graves counter Darius?

Yes, Graves has a favorable matchup against Darius with a 60.7% win rate. Graves strongly counters Darius in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Graves against Darius?

When playing Graves against Darius, 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.