Gravesvs Locke
Graves vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Graves wins with a 59.2% win rate (+18.4%) over Locke based on 49 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 Locke 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 Locke Matchup?
Graves vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Graves vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 49 recent matches analyzed, Graves wins with a 59.2% win rate compared to Locke's 40.8%, giving Graves a 18.4 percentage point advantage. Graves dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Locke players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Graves leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Graves players can confidently pick into Locke and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Locke 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 Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Graves is favored during the laning phase against Locke, 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 Locke
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Graves needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Graves against Locke 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 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Locke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Graves vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Graves60.0%
Locke40.0%Graves58.3%Locke41.7%Graves dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Locke. This lopsided early game means Graves 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 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Locke. 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. Locke players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Graves Runes Against Locke
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Graves to press their advantage against Locke, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.54% | 59 | 1.5 | 849 | 14,382 | 52.6% | 52.5% | |
| 37.50% | 56 | 1.6 | 752 | 13,415 | 41.7% | 34.4% | |
| 60.00% | 55 | 1.4 | 718 | 13,519 | 62.5% | 58.1% | |
| 59.18% | 49 | 2.2 | 810 | 14,135 | 60.0% | 58.3% | |
| 38.30% | 47 | 1.4 | 802 | 13,856 | 40.9% | 36.0% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 1.6 | 913 | 14,238 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 60.00% | 40 | 1.7 | 922 | 14,611 | 47.4% | 71.4% | |
| 37.84% | 37 | 1.5 | 721 | 13,508 | 25.0% | 47.6% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 1.6 | 805 | 14,064 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 1.6 | 755 | 13,278 | 54.5% | 38.9% | |
| 35.71% | 28 | 1.5 | 811 | 14,594 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 1.4 | 713 | 12,547 | 46.7% | 69.2% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 1.5 | 860 | 12,787 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 1.9 | 861 | 14,347 | 46.7% | 63.6% | |
| 26.92% | 26 | 1.6 | 761 | 13,241 | 33.3% | 21.4% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 1.5 | 662 | 11,381 | 52.9% | 25.0% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 1.6 | 844 | 13,366 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 1.4 | 639 | 11,636 | 45.5% | 36.4% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 1.5 | 691 | 12,824 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 1.6 | 748 | 13,786 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 2.0 | 929 | 14,097 | 40.0% | 36.4% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 1.7 | 803 | 13,700 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.6 | 924 | 16,094 | 28.6% | 75.0% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 1.3 | 704 | 12,962 | 50.0% | 27.3% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.3 | 672 | 14,307 | 80.0% | 42.9% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 1.5 | 741 | 13,226 | 54.5% | 83.3% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 1.6 | 775 | 12,011 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.7 | 763 | 12,777 | 44.4% | 42.9% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 1.5 | 904 | 14,897 | 87.5% | 57.1% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.7 | 750 | 14,801 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.5 | 855 | 11,494 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.7 | 978 | 14,487 | 37.5% | 100.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.4 | 844 | 14,557 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 1.7 | 885 | 13,128 | 20.0% | 37.5% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.7 | 662 | 10,993 | 62.5% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.5 | 965 | 13,723 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 2.2 | 907 | 15,686 | 66.7% | 22.2% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.1 | 812 | 13,602 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.6 | 761 | 14,900 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.3 | 809 | 15,402 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 895 | 15,677 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 738 | 14,090 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 1,065 | 15,827 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 738 | 13,362 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.8 | 876 | 14,706 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 803 | 13,346 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.8 | 894 | 12,373 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.4 | 846 | 13,840 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.3 | 686 | 12,118 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.9 | 810 | 13,834 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.3 | 1,044 | 17,594 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.0 | 1,229 | 18,005 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 816 | 12,552 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 677 | 13,122 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 838 | 12,941 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 873 | 14,109 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 731 | 12,852 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 562 | 11,466 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 3 | 1.4 | 789 | 14,538 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Graves vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Graves do against Locke in League of Legends?
Graves wins the Graves vs Locke matchup with a 59.2% win rate compared to Locke's 40.8%, a 18.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 49 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Graves do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Graves has the advantage against Locke with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Graves takes over the Graves vs Locke matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Graves scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Graves vs Locke matchup?
Graves wins the matchup against Locke with a 59.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 18.4 percentage point advantage means Graves is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 49 games analyzed.
What is the best Graves build against Locke?
The best Graves build against Locke 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 Locke?
The best Graves runes against Locke use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Graves vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Graves counter Locke?
Yes, Graves has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 59.2% win rate. Graves strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Graves against Locke?
When playing Graves against Locke, 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.