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

Gravesvs Elise

FMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Graves vs Elise is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Elise wins with a 52.1% win rate (+4.2%) over Graves based on 48 games. Graves wins the early laning phase while Elise scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Graves build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Graves vs Elise 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
Elise - 47.9% win rateElise(47.9%)
Graves - 47.9% win rate in this matchup
Graves
47.9% WR
VS
Elise vs Graves matchup - 52.1% win rate
Elise
52.1% WR

Who Wins the Graves vs Elise Matchup?

Elise wins the Graves vs Elise matchup
Winner
Elise
Matches: 48
47.9%
Win Rate
52.1%
1.4
CS / min
0.9
755
DMG / min
661
13,124
Gold / game
11,790
292
Heal / min
401
617
DMG Mitigated / min
476
0.7
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
45.0%
Late Game WR
55.0%

Graves vs Elise Matchup Summary

The Graves vs Elise matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 48 recent matches analyzed, Elise wins with a 52.1% win rate compared to Graves's 47.9%, giving Elise a 4.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Graves controls the early laning stage, but Elise outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Graves needs to press advantages before Elise reaches their power spikes, while Elise 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. While Elise is slightly favored, Graves can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Elise's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Graves vs Elise Laning Phase Breakdown

Graves wins the laning phase against Elise in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.4Graves
0.9Elise
Graves edges out Elise by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Graves.
Damage
755Graves
661Elise
Graves heavily out-damages Elise by 94 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Elise 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
13,124Graves
11,790Elise
Graves generates a commanding 1,334 more gold per game than Elise. This substantial economic advantage means Graves consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Elise should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Graves
0.9Elise
Both Graves and Elise provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
909Graves
877Elise
Graves and Elise have comparable sustain profiles, with only 32 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Graves Build Against Elise

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Elise, providing the mobility and stats Graves needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Graves against Elise are Hubris, The Collector and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Graves an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 60.0% win rate across 10 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Elise. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Graves vs Elise matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Graves
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Graves early game win rateGraves50.0%
Elise early game win rateElise50.0%
Late Game
Elise
55.0%
+10.0% advantage
Graves late game win rateGraves45.0%
Elise late game win rateElise55.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Graves and Elise, with Graves holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Elise is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.0% win rate — 10.0 points above Graves. Extended games heavily favor Elise, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Graves has the edge early, but Elise 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 Elise

Domination rune tree - Graves primary runes vs EliseDomination
Dark Harvest - best Graves rune vs EliseSudden Impact - best Graves rune vs EliseGrisly Mementos - best Graves rune vs EliseTreasure Hunter - best Graves rune vs Elise
Precision rune tree - Graves secondary runes vs ElisePrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Graves rune vs EliseTriumph - best Graves rune vs Elise
60.9% WR

The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Graves the best tools to compete against Elise in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Elise - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Graves do against Elise in League of Legends?

Elise wins the Graves vs Elise matchup with a 52.1% win rate compared to Graves's 47.9%, a 4.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 48 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Graves do against Elise in the early game?

In the early game, Graves has the advantage against Elise with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Elise in the late game?

In the late game, Elise takes over the Graves vs Elise matchup with a 55.0% win rate compared to 45.0%. Elise scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Graves vs Elise matchup?

Elise wins the matchup against Graves with a 52.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 4.2 percentage point advantage means Elise is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 48 games analyzed.

What is the best Graves build against Elise?

The best Graves build against Elise includes Hubris, The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 60.0% 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 Elise?

The best Graves runes against Elise use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.9% win rate in the Graves vs Elise matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Graves counter Elise?

No, Graves struggles against Elise with only a 47.9% win rate. Elise has the advantage in this matchup. Graves players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Elise's lead.

How do I play Graves against Elise?

When playing Graves against Elise, play cautiously and avoid Elise's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Elise has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.