Graves - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
3.8%

Gravesvs Elise

DMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Graves vs Elise is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Elise wins with a 55.3% win rate (+10.6%) over Graves based on 47 games. Elise 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 Elise matchup.

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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
Graves - 44.7% win rate in this matchup
Graves
44.7% WR
VS
Elise vs Graves matchup - 55.3% win rate
Elise
55.3% WR

Who Wins the Graves vs Elise Matchup?

Elise wins the Graves vs Elise matchup
Winner
Elise
Matches: 47
44.7%
Win Rate
55.3%
1.6
CS / min
1.1
809
DMG / min
714
14,149
Gold / game
12,781
305
Heal / min
421
655
DMG Mitigated / min
501
0.7
CC / min
0.9
30.0%
Early Game WR
70.0%
55.6%
Late Game WR
44.4%

Graves vs Elise Matchup Summary

The Graves vs Elise matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 47 recent matches analyzed, Elise wins with a 55.3% win rate compared to Graves's 44.7%, giving Elise a 10.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Elise controls the early laning stage, but Graves outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Elise 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. Elise has a strong advantage in this matchup. Graves players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Elise overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. 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
1.6Graves
1.1Elise
Graves edges out Elise 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
809Graves
714Elise
Graves heavily out-damages Elise by 95 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
14,149Graves
12,781Elise
Graves generates a commanding 1,368 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
960Graves
921Elise
Graves and Elise have comparable sustain profiles, with only 38 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 Immortal Shieldbow. This combination gives Graves an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% 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
Elise
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Graves early game win rateGraves30.0%
Elise early game win rateElise70.0%
Late Game
Graves
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Graves late game win rateGraves55.6%
Elise late game win rateElise44.4%

Elise dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 70.0% win rate — a 40.0 percentage point lead over Graves. This lopsided early game means Elise 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 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Elise. Extended games heavily favor Graves, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Elise must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Graves reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Graves survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

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
52.9% 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 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.09%2741.585814,20652.5%50.0%
45.66%2651.577513,73352.9%39.4%
50.00%2521.683114,09950.9%49.3%
49.20%2501.570513,52350.0%48.5%
49.58%2401.687514,33248.6%50.4%
56.58%2281.683714,10359.8%53.7%
53.99%2131.684713,83052.4%55.5%
41.06%2071.679513,95441.9%40.5%
45.30%1811.682514,35249.2%43.1%
50.00%1581.681213,98250.7%49.4%
44.52%1461.692014,36446.0%43.4%
46.72%1371.576414,44440.4%51.3%
59.09%1321.685014,33557.6%60.6%
44.62%1301.473313,35942.4%46.5%
48.80%1251.781714,65545.0%52.3%
48.39%1241.776313,09441.5%55.9%
54.10%1221.479213,97953.3%54.8%
53.39%1181.780014,21652.7%54.0%
47.71%1091.779913,63047.6%47.8%
52.78%1081.790114,02646.0%58.6%
46.81%941.583912,52138.8%55.6%
55.68%881.578213,55252.4%58.7%
51.72%871.787713,91340.5%62.2%
48.28%871.583512,91748.1%48.6%
51.25%801.880513,94548.4%53.1%
44.74%761.893614,22841.2%47.6%
48.68%761.678713,96341.9%53.3%
44.00%751.885914,32553.3%37.8%
49.33%751.778814,25254.8%45.5%
48.61%721.475013,11147.2%50.0%
52.11%712.082413,98954.5%50.0%
60.61%661.889215,19655.6%64.1%
52.54%591.687514,77850.0%54.5%
50.00%521.792714,22742.1%54.5%
36.73%491.480913,13334.6%39.1%
47.92%481.681715,67252.9%45.2%
54.17%481.375212,63359.3%47.6%
44.68%471.680914,14930.0%55.6%
53.19%471.479813,81764.0%40.9%
48.84%431.478114,66152.9%46.1%
34.15%413.077413,60027.8%39.1%
46.34%412.282213,94850.0%42.9%
50.00%402.088113,85250.0%50.0%
54.05%372.21,00512,78347.4%61.1%
52.78%361.568013,91760.0%47.6%
50.00%341.974714,28850.0%50.0%
54.84%312.070812,04557.9%50.0%
32.26%311.971313,44435.7%29.4%
53.33%302.085413,64837.5%71.4%
34.48%292.280113,57945.5%27.8%
39.29%282.873513,15450.0%31.3%
62.96%272.087214,56058.3%66.7%
57.69%262.585913,40354.5%60.0%
80.00%251.71,09815,78581.8%78.6%
52.00%251.882014,50155.6%50.0%
60.00%252.482213,52769.2%50.0%
60.87%231.578714,66320.0%72.2%
40.91%223.380312,46044.4%38.5%
38.10%211.581915,21316.7%46.7%
47.37%191.780214,23463.6%25.0%
56.25%161.480715,31271.4%44.4%
62.50%161.773612,66575.0%50.0%
30.77%131.776012,20720.0%37.5%
46.15%133.575212,94160.0%37.5%
33.33%124.288212,53920.0%42.9%
36.36%112.072313,50625.0%42.9%
81.82%111.589216,09983.3%80.0%
54.55%114.577412,59950.0%60.0%
20.00%102.373213,73833.3%14.3%
70.00%104.71,13217,67250.0%75.0%
50.00%106.169913,69366.7%42.9%
50.00%102.21,02714,40260.0%40.0%
50.00%104.588413,83666.7%42.9%
60.00%101.464810,48771.4%33.3%
40.00%102.997518,28150.0%37.5%
40.00%101.685016,43075.0%16.7%
50.00%86.31,16815,9960.0%66.7%
75.00%84.41,06315,850100.0%71.4%
50.00%84.873215,1190.0%50.0%
85.71%77.580514,236100.0%75.0%
42.86%76.577717,51550.0%40.0%
66.67%66.085014,257100.0%50.0%
83.33%65.51,12317,5940.0%100.0%
40.00%51.785515,7350.0%50.0%
60.00%55.968310,01066.7%50.0%
40.00%54.492315,240100.0%0.0%
80.00%54.885311,53366.7%100.0%
80.00%52.496515,287100.0%66.7%
80.00%56.580613,582100.0%75.0%

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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 55.3% win rate compared to Graves's 44.7%, a 10.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 47 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Graves do against Elise in the early game?

In the early game, Elise has the advantage against Graves with a 70.0% win rate versus 30.0%. Elise 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, Graves takes over the Graves vs Elise matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Graves 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 55.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 10.6 percentage point advantage means Elise is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 47 games analyzed.

What is the best Graves build against Elise?

The best Graves build against Elise includes Hubris, The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 80.0% 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 52.9% 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 44.7% 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. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Elise in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.