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

Gravesvs Hecarim

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

Graves vs Hecarim is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Graves wins with a 51.7% win rate (+3.4%) over Hecarim based on 58 games. Graves wins the early laning phase while Hecarim scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Graves build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Graves vs Hecarim 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.

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Hecarim - 51.7% win rateHecarim(51.7%)
Graves - 51.7% win rate in this matchup
Graves
51.7% WR
VS
Hecarim vs Graves matchup - 48.3% win rate
Hecarim
48.3% WR

Who Wins the Graves vs Hecarim Matchup?

Graves wins the Graves vs Hecarim matchup
Winner
Graves
Matches: 58
51.7%
Win Rate
48.3%
1.8
CS / min
1.2
941
DMG / min
707
14,294
Gold / game
13,548
317
Heal / min
666
739
DMG Mitigated / min
1,254
0.8
CC / min
0.8
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
46.7%
Late Game WR
53.3%

Graves vs Hecarim Matchup Summary

The Graves vs Hecarim matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 58 recent matches analyzed, Graves wins with a 51.7% win rate compared to Hecarim's 48.3%, giving Graves a 3.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Graves controls the early laning stage, but Hecarim outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Graves needs to press advantages before Hecarim reaches their power spikes, while Hecarim should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Hecarim leads by 864 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Graves has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Hecarim's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Graves vs Hecarim Laning Phase Breakdown

Graves wins the laning phase against Hecarim in League of Legends

Graves is favored during the laning phase against Hecarim, 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
1.8Graves
1.2Hecarim
Graves edges out Hecarim by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Graves.
Damage
941Graves
707Hecarim
Graves heavily out-damages Hecarim by 234 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Hecarim 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
14,294Graves
13,548Hecarim
Graves earns 747 more gold per game than Hecarim, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Graves slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Graves
0.8Hecarim
Both Graves and Hecarim 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
1,056Graves
1,921Hecarim
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Graves, healing and mitigating 864 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Hecarim 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 Hecarim

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Hecarim, providing the mobility and stats Graves needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Graves against Hecarim 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 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Hecarim. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Graves vs Hecarim matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Graves
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Graves early game win rateGraves57.1%
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim42.9%
Late Game
Hecarim
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Graves late game win rateGraves46.7%
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim53.3%

Graves dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Hecarim. This lopsided early game means Graves can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Hecarim is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.3% win rate — 6.7 points above Graves. Extended games heavily favor Hecarim, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Graves must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Hecarim reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Hecarim 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 Hecarim

Precision rune tree - Graves primary runes vs HecarimPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Graves rune vs HecarimTriumph - best Graves rune vs HecarimLegend: Alacrity - best Graves rune vs HecarimCoup de Grace - best Graves rune vs Hecarim
Inspiration rune tree - Graves secondary runes vs HecarimInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Graves rune vs HecarimMagical Footwear - best Graves rune vs Hecarim
77.8% WR

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

How does Graves do against Hecarim in League of Legends?

Graves wins the Graves vs Hecarim matchup with a 51.7% win rate compared to Hecarim's 48.3%, a 3.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 58 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Graves do against Hecarim in the early game?

In the early game, Graves has the advantage against Hecarim with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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 Hecarim in the late game?

In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Graves vs Hecarim matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to 46.7%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Graves vs Hecarim matchup?

Graves wins the matchup against Hecarim with a 51.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 3.4 percentage point advantage means Graves is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 58 games analyzed.

What is the best Graves build against Hecarim?

The best Graves build against Hecarim includes Hubris, The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow 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 Hecarim?

The best Graves runes against Hecarim use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 77.8% win rate in the Graves vs Hecarim matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Graves counter Hecarim?

Yes, Graves has a favorable matchup against Hecarim with a 51.7% win rate. Graves has a solid advantage over Hecarim in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Graves against Hecarim?

When playing Graves against Hecarim, 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.