Graves - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
5.0%

Gravesvs Riven

FMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Graves vs Riven is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Graves wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Riven based on 6 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 Riven 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.

Compare against an opponent
Riven - 66.7% win rateRiven(66.7%)
Graves - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Graves
66.7% WR
VS
Riven vs Graves matchup - 33.3% win rate
Riven
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Graves vs Riven Matchup?

Graves wins the Graves vs Riven matchup
Winner
Graves
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
4.7
CS / min
3.1
998
DMG / min
788
17,379
Gold / game
15,973
331
Heal / min
283
814
DMG Mitigated / min
1,590
0.7
CC / min
1.0
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Graves vs Riven Matchup Summary

The Graves vs Riven matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Graves wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Riven's 33.3%, giving Graves a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Graves dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Riven players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Riven leads by 727 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Graves players can confidently pick into Riven and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Riven 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 Riven Laning Phase Breakdown

Graves wins the laning phase against Riven in League of Legends

Graves is favored during the laning phase against Riven, 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
4.7Graves
3.1Riven
Graves significantly out-farms Riven by 1.5 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 23 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Graves a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Riven players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
998Graves
788Riven
Graves heavily out-damages Riven by 210 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Riven 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
17,379Graves
15,973Riven
Graves generates a commanding 1,406 more gold per game than Riven. This substantial economic advantage means Graves consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Riven should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Graves
1.0Riven
Both Graves and Riven provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,145Graves
1,872Riven
Riven vastly out-sustains Graves, healing and mitigating 727 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Riven 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 Riven

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Riven, providing the mobility and stats Graves needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Graves against Riven 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Riven. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Graves vs Riven matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Graves
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Graves early game win rateGraves0.0%
Riven early game win rateRiven0.0%
Late Game
Graves
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Graves late game win rateGraves66.7%
Riven late game win rateRiven33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Graves and Riven, with Graves holding a razor-thin 0.0% 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 Riven. 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. Riven players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Graves Runes Against Riven

Precision rune tree - Graves primary runes vs RivenPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Graves rune vs RivenPresence of Mind - best Graves rune vs RivenLegend: Bloodline - best Graves rune vs RivenCut Down - best Graves rune vs Riven
Resolve rune tree - Graves secondary runes vs RivenResolve
Conditioning - best Graves rune vs RivenOvergrowth - best Graves rune vs Riven
100.0% WR

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


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.

Graves matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.85%2441.578013,75638.5%49.2%
46.28%2421.685314,49849.5%44.0%
51.03%1941.585914,29656.5%46.8%
52.08%1921.683414,48352.4%51.9%
53.01%1831.591114,30051.1%54.8%
46.82%1731.794115,10239.4%52.0%
49.04%1571.688014,36249.4%48.8%
39.17%1201.480113,19730.8%49.1%
47.90%1191.71,10014,22250.9%45.3%
46.96%1151.582614,46446.0%47.7%
45.22%1151.582314,72544.4%45.7%
51.82%1101.684714,30552.1%51.6%
40.78%1031.676914,10840.5%41.0%
56.12%981.886214,57848.9%62.3%
53.13%961.882213,82349.1%58.5%
44.21%951.476913,54246.3%42.6%
47.25%911.677314,19358.1%37.5%
44.44%901.579413,39940.7%51.6%
56.82%881.684714,42959.0%55.1%
55.81%861.591114,28851.2%60.0%
55.42%831.689814,32850.0%61.0%
59.04%831.787514,96360.0%58.3%
52.50%801.684514,98644.1%58.7%
53.25%771.684715,23452.0%53.9%
50.65%771.776913,61457.9%43.6%
41.33%751.778113,79339.4%42.9%
35.62%731.576312,80032.4%38.9%
45.07%711.680413,59145.5%44.7%
54.29%701.881914,38454.5%54.0%
64.71%681.889315,40955.6%70.7%
50.79%631.890215,54152.0%50.0%
41.94%621.680014,25040.7%42.9%
54.10%611.874314,41450.0%56.8%
30.00%601.682814,13716.7%38.9%
42.37%591.788713,09637.5%48.1%
51.72%581.894114,29457.1%46.7%
43.64%552.087113,67953.1%30.4%
38.89%541.578513,41533.3%42.4%
62.75%511.694714,80352.6%68.8%
47.92%481.475513,12450.0%45.0%
47.73%441.470913,34252.4%43.5%
51.22%411.685713,84635.3%62.5%
46.34%412.182714,12855.6%39.1%
55.00%401.786514,29545.5%66.7%
67.65%341.676014,34266.7%68.4%
41.18%341.594114,92745.0%35.7%
71.88%321.785115,25093.8%50.0%
28.13%321.493714,07921.4%33.3%
25.81%312.986614,14244.4%18.2%
61.29%312.580014,00864.3%58.8%
58.06%311.779614,67156.3%60.0%
56.67%301.582514,55945.5%63.2%
60.71%282.286213,98061.5%60.0%
46.43%282.079013,32631.3%66.7%
54.17%242.788815,34133.3%66.7%
50.00%201.769612,62346.1%57.1%
50.00%203.698513,63777.8%27.3%
68.42%192.292013,85975.0%63.6%
44.44%181.677714,25537.5%50.0%
44.44%182.395614,75983.3%25.0%
62.50%162.21,07217,49550.0%66.7%
26.67%151.471512,91222.2%33.3%
71.43%142.484316,335100.0%55.6%
53.85%132.073014,40766.7%42.9%
53.85%132.275512,46955.6%50.0%
75.00%122.21,00916,43860.0%85.7%
54.55%114.499313,97250.0%57.1%
70.00%102.069414,030100.0%50.0%
70.00%104.31,21715,993100.0%57.1%
40.00%101.590214,36350.0%33.3%
55.56%94.788712,76625.0%80.0%
66.67%92.01,04715,67950.0%71.4%
12.50%86.959911,58016.7%0.0%
37.50%82.263712,33540.0%33.3%
62.50%82.373215,55166.7%60.0%
50.00%64.776515,2510.0%75.0%
33.33%67.01,26214,23433.3%33.3%
66.67%64.799817,3790.0%66.7%
60.00%56.383513,7830.0%100.0%
60.00%54.586415,27166.7%50.0%
60.00%55.268411,42250.0%66.7%
60.00%58.599312,55775.0%0.0%

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Graves vs Riven - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Graves do against Riven in League of Legends?

Graves wins the Graves vs Riven matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Riven's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Graves do against Riven in the early game?

In the early game, Graves has the advantage against Riven with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Riven in the late game?

In the late game, Graves takes over the Graves vs Riven 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 Riven matchup?

Graves wins the matchup against Riven with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Graves is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Graves build against Riven?

The best Graves build against Riven includes Hubris, The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Riven?

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

Does Graves counter Riven?

Yes, Graves has a favorable matchup against Riven with a 66.7% win rate. Graves strongly counters Riven in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Graves against Riven?

When playing Graves against Riven, 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.