Gravesvs Jayce
Graves vs Jayce is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Jayce wins with a 51.7% win rate (+3.4%) over Graves based on 29 games. Jayce 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 Jayce 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.
Who Wins the Graves vs Jayce Matchup?
Graves vs Jayce Matchup Summary
The Graves vs Jayce matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 29 recent matches analyzed, Jayce wins with a 51.7% win rate compared to Graves's 48.3%, giving Jayce a 3.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jayce controls the early laning stage, but Graves outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jayce 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 damage output, where Jayce leads by 172 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Jayce 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 Jayce's mistakes. 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 is favored during the laning phase against Jayce, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Graves holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Graves Build Against Jayce
Plated Steelcaps 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 Immortal Shieldbow. This combination gives Graves an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 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
Graves36.4%Jayce63.6%Graves55.6%Jayce44.4%Jayce dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 63.6% win rate — a 27.3 percentage point lead over Graves. This lopsided early game means Jayce 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 Jayce. 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: Jayce 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 Jayce
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Graves the best tools to compete against Jayce in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Graves matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.99% | 368 | 1.5 | 817 | 13,916 | 51.9% | 53.8% | |
| 50.68% | 365 | 1.6 | 816 | 13,926 | 52.4% | 49.3% | |
| 47.48% | 337 | 1.6 | 833 | 13,799 | 45.0% | 49.5% | |
| 50.80% | 314 | 1.5 | 787 | 13,579 | 42.1% | 59.0% | |
| 45.51% | 301 | 1.5 | 792 | 13,696 | 41.8% | 49.0% | |
| 48.48% | 297 | 1.6 | 847 | 14,450 | 50.0% | 47.4% | |
| 51.64% | 244 | 1.5 | 796 | 13,895 | 44.1% | 57.0% | |
| 58.16% | 239 | 1.6 | 858 | 14,559 | 53.3% | 61.9% | |
| 55.79% | 233 | 1.6 | 844 | 14,794 | 59.0% | 54.2% | |
| 44.98% | 209 | 1.6 | 854 | 13,605 | 43.6% | 46.1% | |
| 52.84% | 176 | 1.6 | 819 | 13,619 | 51.3% | 54.1% | |
| 50.00% | 168 | 1.5 | 778 | 13,105 | 43.3% | 57.7% | |
| 50.90% | 167 | 1.5 | 829 | 14,318 | 56.5% | 46.9% | |
| 51.85% | 162 | 1.4 | 856 | 14,040 | 51.5% | 52.1% | |
| 44.23% | 156 | 1.5 | 767 | 13,673 | 46.3% | 42.1% | |
| 54.61% | 152 | 1.5 | 851 | 14,500 | 48.3% | 58.5% | |
| 50.68% | 148 | 1.6 | 801 | 14,212 | 52.2% | 49.4% | |
| 46.15% | 143 | 1.4 | 773 | 12,941 | 42.3% | 50.0% | |
| 56.20% | 137 | 1.6 | 859 | 13,961 | 50.0% | 61.6% | |
| 56.30% | 135 | 1.6 | 792 | 13,722 | 49.2% | 62.9% | |
| 48.85% | 131 | 1.5 | 792 | 14,104 | 53.6% | 45.3% | |
| 49.59% | 123 | 1.4 | 836 | 13,223 | 53.6% | 44.4% | |
| 50.85% | 118 | 1.5 | 745 | 14,088 | 40.4% | 59.1% | |
| 64.35% | 115 | 1.7 | 947 | 14,427 | 54.9% | 71.9% | |
| 48.25% | 114 | 1.5 | 885 | 14,016 | 45.6% | 50.9% | |
| 44.04% | 109 | 1.6 | 798 | 13,625 | 51.9% | 36.4% | |
| 50.47% | 107 | 1.9 | 966 | 14,828 | 58.7% | 44.3% | |
| 52.83% | 106 | 1.5 | 794 | 13,586 | 57.1% | 49.1% | |
| 40.95% | 105 | 1.6 | 760 | 14,289 | 34.1% | 45.9% | |
| 47.52% | 101 | 1.7 | 789 | 13,848 | 42.5% | 50.8% | |
| 53.00% | 100 | 1.6 | 810 | 13,446 | 48.7% | 55.7% | |
| 53.85% | 91 | 1.5 | 768 | 13,503 | 42.5% | 62.8% | |
| 47.67% | 86 | 1.6 | 766 | 13,909 | 54.8% | 40.9% | |
| 45.24% | 84 | 1.6 | 887 | 13,874 | 40.0% | 48.1% | |
| 58.44% | 77 | 1.6 | 864 | 15,387 | 62.5% | 55.6% | |
| 50.67% | 75 | 1.5 | 757 | 12,696 | 42.5% | 60.0% | |
| 50.70% | 71 | 1.5 | 853 | 13,369 | 56.8% | 44.1% | |
| 49.30% | 71 | 1.6 | 816 | 14,529 | 48.4% | 50.0% | |
| 49.21% | 63 | 1.7 | 888 | 13,741 | 50.0% | 48.3% | |
| 52.54% | 59 | 1.8 | 824 | 13,610 | 60.0% | 47.1% | |
| 58.93% | 56 | 1.9 | 1,044 | 14,366 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 56.60% | 53 | 1.6 | 788 | 14,572 | 63.2% | 52.9% | |
| 56.52% | 46 | 1.9 | 824 | 14,645 | 53.9% | 57.6% | |
| 38.64% | 44 | 1.7 | 732 | 14,102 | 36.8% | 40.0% | |
| 34.09% | 44 | 1.9 | 697 | 13,848 | 38.9% | 30.8% | |
| 54.55% | 44 | 1.9 | 827 | 14,059 | 73.7% | 40.0% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 1.5 | 867 | 15,305 | 36.8% | 66.7% | |
| 41.46% | 41 | 1.7 | 804 | 13,741 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 40 | 3.1 | 872 | 14,125 | 46.1% | 51.9% | |
| 57.89% | 38 | 1.8 | 1,027 | 15,087 | 58.8% | 57.1% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 1.7 | 746 | 13,981 | 37.5% | 57.9% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 1.7 | 767 | 12,808 | 57.9% | 31.3% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 2.1 | 829 | 14,928 | 45.5% | 43.5% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 2.4 | 883 | 12,329 | 41.2% | 43.8% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 1.6 | 779 | 13,228 | 56.3% | 37.5% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 2.1 | 909 | 14,458 | 35.7% | 47.1% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 2.5 | 983 | 14,094 | 52.9% | 53.9% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 1.6 | 769 | 14,071 | 54.5% | 38.9% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 1.7 | 736 | 13,027 | 36.4% | 55.6% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 1.6 | 821 | 14,064 | 50.0% | 52.6% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 2.3 | 891 | 14,580 | 50.0% | 56.3% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 1.4 | 857 | 13,367 | 72.7% | 58.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 2.6 | 966 | 14,419 | 62.5% | 53.9% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 1.5 | 823 | 13,925 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 1.3 | 772 | 13,493 | 55.6% | 87.5% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 2.1 | 812 | 14,275 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 4.8 | 862 | 11,299 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.6 | 960 | 14,726 | 80.0% | 55.6% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 4.5 | 798 | 12,597 | 57.1% | 28.6% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 2.1 | 913 | 14,916 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 2.7 | 1,028 | 14,917 | 80.0% | 37.5% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 7.0 | 860 | 11,781 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.3 | 926 | 15,438 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 824 | 16,031 | 100.0% | 44.4% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 3.3 | 827 | 14,226 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 796 | 13,921 | 33.3% | 14.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 3.9 | 798 | 13,493 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 2.1 | 819 | 16,506 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 3.8 | 950 | 15,233 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 7.1 | 1,112 | 13,390 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.6 | 906 | 12,327 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.4 | 941 | 15,494 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.2 | 649 | 13,857 | 100.0% | 16.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.0 | 493 | 10,760 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.1 | 973 | 13,588 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.4 | 811 | 13,677 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.8 | 641 | 9,929 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 897 | 13,279 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.2 | 865 | 12,856 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.1 | 870 | 11,766 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.0 | 953 | 15,272 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.1 | 721 | 11,200 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 4.9 | 946 | 13,984 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 793 | 14,978 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 1,048 | 12,584 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 879 | 14,135 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Graves vs Jayce - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Graves do against Jayce in League of Legends?
Jayce wins the Graves vs Jayce matchup with a 51.7% win rate compared to Graves's 48.3%, a 3.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 29 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Graves do against Jayce in the early game?
In the early game, Jayce has the advantage against Graves with a 63.6% win rate versus 36.4%. Jayce 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 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 Jayce matchup?
Jayce wins the matchup against Graves with a 51.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 3.4 percentage point advantage means Jayce is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 29 games analyzed.
What is the best Graves build against Jayce?
The best Graves build against Jayce includes Hubris, The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 44.4% win rate in the Graves vs Jayce matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Graves counter Jayce?
No, Graves struggles against Jayce with only a 48.3% win rate. Jayce has the advantage in this matchup. Graves players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jayce's lead.
How do I play Graves against Jayce?
When playing Graves against Jayce, play cautiously and avoid Jayce's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Jayce in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.