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

Gravesvs Ekko

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

Graves vs Ekko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Graves wins with a 56.1% win rate (+12.2%) over Ekko based on 98 games. Ekko wins the early laning phase while Graves scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Graves build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Graves vs Ekko 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
Ekko - 56.1% win rateEkko(56.1%)
Graves - 56.1% win rate in this matchup
Graves
56.1% WR
VS
Ekko vs Graves matchup - 43.9% win rate
Ekko
43.9% WR

Who Wins the Graves vs Ekko Matchup?

Graves wins the Graves vs Ekko matchup
Winner
Graves
Matches: 98
56.1%
Win Rate
43.9%
1.8
CS / min
1.3
862
DMG / min
689
14,578
Gold / game
13,191
297
Heal / min
470
660
DMG Mitigated / min
800
0.7
CC / min
0.7
48.9%
Early Game WR
51.1%
62.3%
Late Game WR
37.7%

Graves vs Ekko Matchup Summary

The Graves vs Ekko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 98 recent matches analyzed, Graves wins with a 56.1% win rate compared to Ekko's 43.9%, giving Graves a 12.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ekko controls the early laning stage, but Graves outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ekko 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 CS, where Graves leads by 0.5 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Graves players can confidently pick into Ekko and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ekko 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 Ekko Laning Phase Breakdown

Graves wins the laning phase against Ekko in League of Legends

Graves is favored during the laning phase against Ekko, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Graves holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.8Graves
1.3Ekko
Graves edges out Ekko by 0.5 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
862Graves
689Ekko
Graves heavily out-damages Ekko by 173 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ekko 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
14,578Graves
13,191Ekko
Graves generates a commanding 1,387 more gold per game than Ekko. This substantial economic advantage means Graves consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ekko should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Graves
0.7Ekko
Both Graves and Ekko 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
958Graves
1,270Ekko
Ekko vastly out-sustains Graves, healing and mitigating 312 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ekko 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 Ekko

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Ekko, providing the mobility and stats Graves needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Graves against Ekko are Hubris, The Collector and Bloodthirster. This combination gives Graves an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ekko. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Graves vs Ekko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ekko
51.1%
+2.2% advantage
Graves early game win rateGraves48.9%
Ekko early game win rateEkko51.1%
Late Game
Graves
62.3%
+24.5% advantage
Graves late game win rateGraves62.3%
Ekko late game win rateEkko37.7%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Ekko has a meaningful 51.1% win rate, outperforming Graves by 2.2 percentage points. Ekko players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Graves is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.3% win rate — 24.5 points above Ekko. Extended games heavily favor Graves, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Ekko has the edge early, but Graves gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Graves Runes Against Ekko

Domination rune tree - Graves primary runes vs EkkoDomination
Dark Harvest - best Graves rune vs EkkoSudden Impact - best Graves rune vs EkkoGrisly Mementos - best Graves rune vs EkkoTreasure Hunter - best Graves rune vs Ekko
Precision rune tree - Graves secondary runes vs EkkoPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Graves rune vs EkkoTriumph - best Graves rune vs Ekko
60.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Graves to press their advantage against Ekko, 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 Ekko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Graves do against Ekko in League of Legends?

Graves wins the Graves vs Ekko matchup with a 56.1% win rate compared to Ekko's 43.9%, a 12.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 98 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Graves do against Ekko in the early game?

In the early game, Ekko has the advantage against Graves with a 51.1% win rate versus 48.9%. Ekko players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Graves do against Ekko in the late game?

In the late game, Graves takes over the Graves vs Ekko matchup with a 62.3% win rate compared to 37.7%. Graves scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Graves vs Ekko matchup?

Graves wins the matchup against Ekko with a 56.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 12.2 percentage point advantage means Graves is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 98 games analyzed.

What is the best Graves build against Ekko?

The best Graves build against Ekko includes Hubris, The Collector, Bloodthirster with Mercury's Treads. 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 Graves runes against Ekko?

The best Graves runes against Ekko use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Graves vs Ekko matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Graves counter Ekko?

Yes, Graves has a favorable matchup against Ekko with a 56.1% win rate. Graves strongly counters Ekko in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Graves against Ekko?

When playing Graves against Ekko, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Ekko. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.