Graves - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
3.5%

Gravesvs Jayce

CMarksman
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Graves vs Jayce is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Graves wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Jayce based on 5 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 Jayce 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.

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Graves - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Graves
60.0% WR
VS
Jayce vs Graves matchup - 40.0% win rate
Jayce
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Graves vs Jayce Matchup?

Graves wins the Graves vs Jayce matchup
Winner
Graves
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
1.6
CS / min
1.2
966
DMG / min
841
12,716
Gold / game
13,048
322
Heal / min
315
656
DMG Mitigated / min
571
0.7
CC / min
0.6
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Graves vs Jayce Matchup Summary

The Graves vs Jayce matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Graves wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Jayce's 40.0%, giving Graves a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Graves dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Jayce players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Graves leads by 0.4 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Graves players can confidently pick into Jayce and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Jayce 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 Jayce Laning Phase Breakdown

Graves wins the laning phase against Jayce in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.6Graves
1.2Jayce
Graves edges out Jayce by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Graves.
Damage
966Graves
841Jayce
Graves heavily out-damages Jayce by 125 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jayce 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
12,716Graves
13,048Jayce
Jayce earns 333 more gold per game than Graves, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Jayce slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Graves
0.6Jayce
Both Graves and Jayce 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
978Graves
885Jayce
Graves heals and mitigates 93 more damage per minute than Jayce, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Graves to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Jayce.

Best Graves Build Against Jayce

Slightly Magical Footwear is the optimal boots choice against Jayce, providing the mobility and stats Graves needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Graves against Jayce 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 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Jayce. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Graves vs Jayce matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Graves
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Graves early game win rateGraves50.0%
Jayce early game win rateJayce50.0%
Late Game
Graves
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Graves late game win rateGraves66.7%
Jayce late game win rateJayce33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Graves and Jayce, 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.

Graves is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Jayce. 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. Jayce players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Graves Runes Against Jayce

Precision rune tree - Graves primary runes vs JaycePrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Graves rune vs JayceTriumph - best Graves rune vs JayceLegend: Alacrity - best Graves rune vs JayceCoup de Grace - best Graves rune vs Jayce
Inspiration rune tree - Graves secondary runes vs JayceInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Graves rune vs JayceMagical Footwear - best Graves rune vs Jayce
100.0% WR

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


Graves matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.85%911.684614,31953.3%54.1%
59.21%761.573613,48766.7%53.5%
44.00%751.586014,47341.9%45.5%
41.89%741.676313,37241.9%41.9%
64.29%702.285114,79462.5%65.8%
57.58%661.688913,94957.1%57.9%
43.33%601.678314,04737.5%47.2%
47.46%591.787413,96743.3%51.7%
41.67%481.676414,27725.0%50.0%
45.65%461.578714,12552.2%39.1%
46.34%411.573712,65752.6%40.9%
51.22%412.083913,85947.6%55.0%
47.50%401.681012,78940.9%55.6%
43.59%391.462911,30451.9%25.0%
56.41%391.474812,68452.6%60.0%
52.63%381.579014,52752.9%52.4%
26.32%381.573212,77423.5%28.6%
35.14%371.871912,77043.8%28.6%
47.22%361.481113,25852.9%42.1%
55.88%341.878813,98462.5%50.0%
42.42%332.190413,96431.3%52.9%
45.16%311.576012,78735.7%52.9%
50.00%281.680113,89250.0%50.0%
48.15%271.593914,16535.7%61.5%
55.56%271.472612,59041.2%80.0%
44.44%271.585013,72054.5%37.5%
61.54%261.996216,17530.0%81.3%
36.00%251.778213,52041.7%30.8%
50.00%241.362313,76566.7%40.0%
47.83%231.381613,77845.5%50.0%
50.00%221.783014,86233.3%56.3%
60.00%201.581613,23658.3%62.5%
55.56%181.386814,68771.4%45.5%
33.33%181.689113,74133.3%33.3%
55.56%181.583112,08945.5%71.4%
50.00%161.771812,48333.3%60.0%
46.67%151.869413,54650.0%42.9%
60.00%151.280714,60242.9%75.0%
64.29%141.698714,46444.4%100.0%
35.71%142.091215,52850.0%30.0%
42.86%141.673311,91762.5%16.7%
38.46%131.477814,25725.0%44.4%
38.46%132.284614,6510.0%55.6%
33.33%122.289716,14320.0%42.9%
83.33%121.671513,50485.7%80.0%
50.00%125.41,06015,93950.0%50.0%
45.45%111.680011,76620.0%66.7%
54.55%111.187813,98633.3%80.0%
45.45%112.21,08217,43833.3%50.0%
63.64%111.474413,48350.0%80.0%
60.00%102.396214,84250.0%66.7%
70.00%102.081813,450100.0%50.0%
33.33%91.474213,06550.0%20.0%
12.50%82.271612,9980.0%20.0%
62.50%82.11,10316,87150.0%66.7%
28.57%71.672613,40550.0%20.0%
57.14%72.778813,2170.0%80.0%
42.86%71.04669,70250.0%33.3%
28.57%71.972212,0280.0%66.7%
50.00%63.21,06116,58650.0%50.0%
50.00%61.474414,150100.0%40.0%
16.67%63.483014,14050.0%0.0%
33.33%62.05569,64340.0%0.0%
20.00%55.179313,94433.3%0.0%
60.00%51.986115,51550.0%66.7%
40.00%51.160812,04233.3%50.0%
60.00%51.696612,71650.0%66.7%
40.00%54.389316,22650.0%33.3%
50.00%41.476015,2260.0%66.7%

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Graves vs Jayce - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Graves do against Jayce in League of Legends?

Graves wins the Graves vs Jayce matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Jayce's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Graves do against Jayce in the early game?

In the early game, Graves has the advantage against Jayce 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 Jayce in the late game?

In the late game, Graves takes over the Graves vs Jayce matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Graves scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Graves vs Jayce matchup?

Graves wins the matchup against Jayce with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Graves is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Graves build against Jayce?

The best Graves build against Jayce includes Hubris, The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards with Slightly Magical Footwear. 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 Jayce?

The best Graves runes against Jayce use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Graves vs Jayce matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Graves counter Jayce?

Yes, Graves has a favorable matchup against Jayce with a 60.0% win rate. Graves strongly counters Jayce in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Graves against Jayce?

When playing Graves against Jayce, 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.