
Gravesvs Lee Sin
Graves vs Lee Sin is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Lee Sin wins with a 51.0% win rate (+1.9%) over Graves based on 157 games. Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin Matchup?

Graves vs Lee Sin Matchup Summary
The Graves vs Lee Sin matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 157 recent matches analyzed, Lee Sin wins with a 51.0% win rate compared to Graves's 49.0%, giving Lee Sin a 1.9 percentage point advantage. Lee Sin holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Graves can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Graves leads by 0.7 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin's mistakes. 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 is favored during the laning phase against Lee Sin, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Graves holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
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 77.3% win rate across 22 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
The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Graves and Lee Sin, with Lee Sin holding a razor-thin 50.6% win rate edge (+1.3%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Lee Sin takes over with a 51.3% win rate, leading Graves by 2.5 percentage points. Lee Sin scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
Lee Sin holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Graves players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Graves Runes Against Lee Sin
The Precision primary with Inspiration 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 26.7. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.85% | 244 | 1.5 | 780 | 13,756 | 38.5% | 49.2% | |
| 46.28% | 242 | 1.6 | 853 | 14,498 | 49.5% | 44.0% | |
| 51.03% | 194 | 1.5 | 859 | 14,296 | 56.5% | 46.8% | |
| 52.08% | 192 | 1.6 | 834 | 14,483 | 52.4% | 51.9% | |
| 53.01% | 183 | 1.5 | 911 | 14,300 | 51.1% | 54.8% | |
| 46.82% | 173 | 1.7 | 941 | 15,102 | 39.4% | 52.0% | |
| 49.04% | 157 | 1.6 | 880 | 14,362 | 49.4% | 48.8% | |
| 39.17% | 120 | 1.4 | 801 | 13,197 | 30.8% | 49.1% | |
| 47.90% | 119 | 1.7 | 1,100 | 14,222 | 50.9% | 45.3% | |
| 46.96% | 115 | 1.5 | 826 | 14,464 | 46.0% | 47.7% | |
| 45.22% | 115 | 1.5 | 823 | 14,725 | 44.4% | 45.7% | |
| 51.82% | 110 | 1.6 | 847 | 14,305 | 52.1% | 51.6% | |
| 40.78% | 103 | 1.6 | 769 | 14,108 | 40.5% | 41.0% | |
| 56.12% | 98 | 1.8 | 862 | 14,578 | 48.9% | 62.3% | |
| 53.13% | 96 | 1.8 | 822 | 13,823 | 49.1% | 58.5% | |
| 44.21% | 95 | 1.4 | 769 | 13,542 | 46.3% | 42.6% | |
| 47.25% | 91 | 1.6 | 773 | 14,193 | 58.1% | 37.5% | |
| 44.44% | 90 | 1.5 | 794 | 13,399 | 40.7% | 51.6% | |
| 56.82% | 88 | 1.6 | 847 | 14,429 | 59.0% | 55.1% | |
| 55.81% | 86 | 1.5 | 911 | 14,288 | 51.2% | 60.0% | |
| 55.42% | 83 | 1.6 | 898 | 14,328 | 50.0% | 61.0% | |
| 59.04% | 83 | 1.7 | 875 | 14,963 | 60.0% | 58.3% | |
| 52.50% | 80 | 1.6 | 845 | 14,986 | 44.1% | 58.7% | |
| 53.25% | 77 | 1.6 | 847 | 15,234 | 52.0% | 53.9% | |
| 50.65% | 77 | 1.7 | 769 | 13,614 | 57.9% | 43.6% | |
| 41.33% | 75 | 1.7 | 781 | 13,793 | 39.4% | 42.9% | |
| 35.62% | 73 | 1.5 | 763 | 12,800 | 32.4% | 38.9% | |
| 45.07% | 71 | 1.6 | 804 | 13,591 | 45.5% | 44.7% | |
| 54.29% | 70 | 1.8 | 819 | 14,384 | 54.5% | 54.0% | |
| 64.71% | 68 | 1.8 | 893 | 15,409 | 55.6% | 70.7% | |
| 50.79% | 63 | 1.8 | 902 | 15,541 | 52.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.94% | 62 | 1.6 | 800 | 14,250 | 40.7% | 42.9% | |
| 54.10% | 61 | 1.8 | 743 | 14,414 | 50.0% | 56.8% | |
| 30.00% | 60 | 1.6 | 828 | 14,137 | 16.7% | 38.9% | |
| 42.37% | 59 | 1.7 | 887 | 13,096 | 37.5% | 48.1% | |
| 51.72% | 58 | 1.8 | 941 | 14,294 | 57.1% | 46.7% | |
| 43.64% | 55 | 2.0 | 871 | 13,679 | 53.1% | 30.4% | |
| 38.89% | 54 | 1.5 | 785 | 13,415 | 33.3% | 42.4% | |
| 62.75% | 51 | 1.6 | 947 | 14,803 | 52.6% | 68.8% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 1.4 | 755 | 13,124 | 50.0% | 45.0% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 1.4 | 709 | 13,342 | 52.4% | 43.5% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 1.6 | 857 | 13,846 | 35.3% | 62.5% | |
| 46.34% | 41 | 2.1 | 827 | 14,128 | 55.6% | 39.1% | |
| 55.00% | 40 | 1.7 | 865 | 14,295 | 45.5% | 66.7% | |
| 67.65% | 34 | 1.6 | 760 | 14,342 | 66.7% | 68.4% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 1.5 | 941 | 14,927 | 45.0% | 35.7% | |
| 71.88% | 32 | 1.7 | 851 | 15,250 | 93.8% | 50.0% | |
| 28.13% | 32 | 1.4 | 937 | 14,079 | 21.4% | 33.3% | |
| 25.81% | 31 | 2.9 | 866 | 14,142 | 44.4% | 18.2% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 2.5 | 800 | 14,008 | 64.3% | 58.8% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 1.7 | 796 | 14,671 | 56.3% | 60.0% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 1.5 | 825 | 14,559 | 45.5% | 63.2% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 2.2 | 862 | 13,980 | 61.5% | 60.0% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 2.0 | 790 | 13,326 | 31.3% | 66.7% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 2.7 | 888 | 15,341 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 1.7 | 696 | 12,623 | 46.1% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 3.6 | 985 | 13,637 | 77.8% | 27.3% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 2.2 | 920 | 13,859 | 75.0% | 63.6% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.6 | 777 | 14,255 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 2.3 | 956 | 14,759 | 83.3% | 25.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 2.2 | 1,072 | 17,495 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 1.4 | 715 | 12,912 | 22.2% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 2.4 | 843 | 16,335 | 100.0% | 55.6% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 2.0 | 730 | 14,407 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 2.2 | 755 | 12,469 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 2.2 | 1,009 | 16,438 | 60.0% | 85.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 4.4 | 993 | 13,972 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 2.0 | 694 | 14,030 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 4.3 | 1,217 | 15,993 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 902 | 14,363 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 4.7 | 887 | 12,766 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 2.0 | 1,047 | 15,679 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 6.9 | 599 | 11,580 | 16.7% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.2 | 637 | 12,335 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.3 | 732 | 15,551 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.7 | 765 | 15,251 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.0 | 1,262 | 14,234 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.7 | 998 | 17,379 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 835 | 13,783 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.5 | 864 | 15,271 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 684 | 11,422 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 8.5 | 993 | 12,557 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
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Graves vs Lee Sin - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Graves do against Lee Sin in League of Legends?
Lee Sin wins the Graves vs Lee Sin matchup with a 51.0% win rate compared to Graves's 49.0%, a 1.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 157 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Graves do against Lee Sin in the early game?
In the early game, Lee Sin has the advantage against Graves with a 50.6% win rate versus 49.4%. Lee Sin 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 51.3% win rate compared to 48.8%. Lee Sin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Graves vs Lee Sin matchup?
Lee Sin wins the matchup against Graves with a 51.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 1.9 percentage point advantage means Lee Sin is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 157 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 77.3% 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 Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 58.1% win rate in the Graves vs Lee Sin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Graves counter Lee Sin?
No, Graves struggles against Lee Sin with only a 49.0% win rate. Lee Sin has the advantage in this matchup. Graves players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Lee Sin's lead.
How do I play Graves against Lee Sin?
When playing Graves against Lee Sin, play cautiously and avoid Lee Sin's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Lee Sin has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.