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

Gravesvs Lee Sin

DMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Graves vs Lee Sin is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Graves wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Lee Sin based on 252 games. Graves wins the early laning phase while Lee Sin scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Graves build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Graves vs Lee Sin 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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Graves
50.0% WR
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Lee Sin vs Graves matchup - 50.0% win rate
Lee Sin
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Graves vs Lee Sin Matchup?

Graves wins the Graves vs Lee Sin matchup
Winner
Graves
Matches: 252
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
1.6
CS / min
0.8
831
DMG / min
614
14,099
Gold / game
12,428
297
Heal / min
475
707
DMG Mitigated / min
1,258
0.7
CC / min
0.7
50.9%
Early Game WR
49.1%
49.3%
Late Game WR
50.7%

Graves vs Lee Sin Matchup Summary

The Graves vs Lee Sin matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 252 recent matches analyzed, Graves wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Lee Sin's 50.0%, giving Graves a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Graves controls the early laning stage, but Lee Sin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Graves needs to press advantages before Lee Sin reaches their power spikes, while Lee Sin should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Graves leads by 0.8 CS/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 Lee Sin'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 Lee Sin Laning Phase Breakdown

Graves wins the laning phase against Lee Sin in League of Legends

Graves is favored during the laning phase against Lee Sin, 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
1.6Graves
0.8Lee Sin
Graves edges out Lee Sin by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Graves.
Damage
831Graves
614Lee Sin
Graves heavily out-damages Lee Sin by 218 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Lee Sin 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
14,099Graves
12,428Lee Sin
Graves generates a commanding 1,671 more gold per game than Lee Sin. This substantial economic advantage means Graves consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Lee Sin should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Graves
0.7Lee Sin
Both Graves and Lee Sin 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
1,004Graves
1,733Lee Sin
Lee Sin vastly out-sustains Graves, healing and mitigating 729 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Lee Sin, providing the mobility and stats Graves needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Graves against Lee Sin 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 48 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Lee Sin. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Graves vs Lee Sin matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Graves
50.9%
+1.8% advantage
Graves early game win rateGraves50.9%
Lee Sin early game win rateLee Sin49.1%
Late Game
Lee Sin
50.7%
+1.4% advantage
Graves late game win rateGraves49.3%
Lee Sin late game win rateLee Sin50.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Graves and Lee Sin, with Graves holding a razor-thin 50.9% win rate edge (+1.8%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Lee Sin at 50.7% win rate — only 1.4 points ahead of Graves. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Domination rune tree - Graves primary runes vs Lee SinDomination
Dark Harvest - best Graves rune vs Lee SinSudden Impact - best Graves rune vs Lee SinGrisly Mementos - best Graves rune vs Lee SinTreasure Hunter - best Graves rune vs Lee Sin
Precision rune tree - Graves secondary runes vs Lee SinPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Graves rune vs Lee SinTriumph - best Graves rune vs Lee Sin
51.9% WR

The Domination primary with Precision secondary combination helps Graves maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Lee Sin.


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 Lee Sin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Graves do against Lee Sin in League of Legends?

Graves wins the Graves vs Lee Sin matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Lee Sin's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 252 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Graves do against Lee Sin in the early game?

In the early game, Graves has the advantage against Lee Sin with a 50.9% win rate versus 49.1%. 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 Lee Sin in the late game?

In the late game, Lee Sin takes over the Graves vs Lee Sin matchup with a 50.7% win rate compared to 49.3%. Lee Sin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Graves vs Lee Sin matchup?

Graves wins the matchup against Lee Sin with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Graves is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 252 games analyzed.

What is the best Graves build against Lee Sin?

The best Graves build against Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin?

The best Graves runes against Lee Sin use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 51.9% win rate in the Graves vs Lee Sin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Graves counter Lee Sin?

Yes, Graves has a favorable matchup against Lee Sin with a 50.0% win rate. Graves slightly edges out Lee Sin in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Graves against Lee Sin?

When playing Graves against Lee Sin, 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.