Graves - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
3.4%

Gravesvs Shaco

CMarksman
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Graves vs Shaco is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Shaco wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Graves based on 48 games. Shaco 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 Shaco 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 - 41.7% win rate in this matchup
Graves
41.7% WR
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Shaco vs Graves matchup - 58.3% win rate
Shaco
58.3% WR

Who Wins the Graves vs Shaco Matchup?

Shaco wins the Graves vs Shaco matchup
Winner
Shaco
Matches: 48
41.7%
Win Rate
58.3%
1.6
CS / min
0.9
764
DMG / min
625
14,277
Gold / game
12,646
299
Heal / min
275
672
DMG Mitigated / min
417
0.7
CC / min
0.7
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Graves vs Shaco Matchup Summary

The Graves vs Shaco matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 48 recent matches analyzed, Shaco wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Graves's 41.7%, giving Shaco a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Shaco controls the early laning stage, but Graves outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Shaco 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 CS, where Graves leads by 0.8 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shaco has a strong advantage in this matchup. Graves players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Shaco overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Graves vs Shaco Laning Phase Breakdown

Graves wins the laning phase against Shaco in League of Legends

Graves is favored during the laning phase against Shaco, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Graves holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.6Graves
0.9Shaco
Graves edges out Shaco 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
764Graves
625Shaco
Graves heavily out-damages Shaco by 139 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Shaco 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
14,277Graves
12,646Shaco
Graves generates a commanding 1,631 more gold per game than Shaco. This substantial economic advantage means Graves consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Shaco should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Graves
0.7Shaco
Both Graves and Shaco 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
971Graves
692Shaco
Graves vastly out-sustains Shaco, healing and mitigating 278 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Graves can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Shaco is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Shaco, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Graves Build Against Shaco

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Shaco, providing the mobility and stats Graves needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Graves against Shaco are Hubris, The Collector and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Graves an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 62.5% win rate across 8 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Shaco. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Graves vs Shaco matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Shaco
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Graves early game win rateGraves25.0%
Shaco early game win rateShaco75.0%
Late Game
Graves
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Graves late game win rateGraves50.0%
Shaco late game win rateShaco50.0%

Shaco dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Graves. This lopsided early game means Shaco can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Graves at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Shaco. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Precision rune tree - Graves primary runes vs ShacoPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Graves rune vs ShacoTriumph - best Graves rune vs ShacoLegend: Alacrity - best Graves rune vs ShacoCoup de Grace - best Graves rune vs Shaco
Domination rune tree - Graves secondary runes vs ShacoDomination
Sixth Sense - best Graves rune vs ShacoTreasure Hunter - best Graves rune vs Shaco
57.1% WR

The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Graves the best tools to compete against Shaco in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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.

Graves matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.85%911.684614,31953.3%54.1%
59.21%761.573613,48766.7%53.5%
44.00%751.586014,47341.9%45.5%
41.89%741.676313,37241.9%41.9%
64.29%702.285114,79462.5%65.8%
57.58%661.688913,94957.1%57.9%
43.33%601.678314,04737.5%47.2%
47.46%591.787413,96743.3%51.7%
41.67%481.676414,27725.0%50.0%
45.65%461.578714,12552.2%39.1%
46.34%411.573712,65752.6%40.9%
51.22%412.083913,85947.6%55.0%
47.50%401.681012,78940.9%55.6%
43.59%391.462911,30451.9%25.0%
56.41%391.474812,68452.6%60.0%
52.63%381.579014,52752.9%52.4%
26.32%381.573212,77423.5%28.6%
35.14%371.871912,77043.8%28.6%
47.22%361.481113,25852.9%42.1%
55.88%341.878813,98462.5%50.0%
42.42%332.190413,96431.3%52.9%
45.16%311.576012,78735.7%52.9%
50.00%281.680113,89250.0%50.0%
48.15%271.593914,16535.7%61.5%
55.56%271.472612,59041.2%80.0%
44.44%271.585013,72054.5%37.5%
61.54%261.996216,17530.0%81.3%
36.00%251.778213,52041.7%30.8%
50.00%241.362313,76566.7%40.0%
47.83%231.381613,77845.5%50.0%
50.00%221.783014,86233.3%56.3%
60.00%201.581613,23658.3%62.5%
55.56%181.386814,68771.4%45.5%
33.33%181.689113,74133.3%33.3%
55.56%181.583112,08945.5%71.4%
50.00%161.771812,48333.3%60.0%
46.67%151.869413,54650.0%42.9%
60.00%151.280714,60242.9%75.0%
64.29%141.698714,46444.4%100.0%
35.71%142.091215,52850.0%30.0%
42.86%141.673311,91762.5%16.7%
38.46%131.477814,25725.0%44.4%
38.46%132.284614,6510.0%55.6%
33.33%122.289716,14320.0%42.9%
83.33%121.671513,50485.7%80.0%
50.00%125.41,06015,93950.0%50.0%
45.45%111.680011,76620.0%66.7%
54.55%111.187813,98633.3%80.0%
45.45%112.21,08217,43833.3%50.0%
63.64%111.474413,48350.0%80.0%
60.00%102.396214,84250.0%66.7%
70.00%102.081813,450100.0%50.0%
33.33%91.474213,06550.0%20.0%
12.50%82.271612,9980.0%20.0%
62.50%82.11,10316,87150.0%66.7%
28.57%71.672613,40550.0%20.0%
57.14%72.778813,2170.0%80.0%
42.86%71.04669,70250.0%33.3%
28.57%71.972212,0280.0%66.7%
50.00%63.21,06116,58650.0%50.0%
50.00%61.474414,150100.0%40.0%
16.67%63.483014,14050.0%0.0%
33.33%62.05569,64340.0%0.0%
20.00%55.179313,94433.3%0.0%
60.00%51.986115,51550.0%66.7%
40.00%51.160812,04233.3%50.0%
60.00%51.696612,71650.0%66.7%
40.00%54.389316,22650.0%33.3%
50.00%41.476015,2260.0%66.7%

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Graves vs Shaco - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Graves do against Shaco in League of Legends?

Shaco wins the Graves vs Shaco matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Graves's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 48 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Graves do against Shaco in the early game?

In the early game, Shaco has the advantage against Graves with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Shaco players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Graves do against Shaco in the late game?

In the late game, Graves takes over the Graves vs Shaco matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Graves scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Graves vs Shaco matchup?

Shaco wins the matchup against Graves with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Shaco is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 48 games analyzed.

What is the best Graves build against Shaco?

The best Graves build against Shaco includes Hubris, The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 62.5% 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 Shaco?

The best Graves runes against Shaco use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Graves vs Shaco matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Graves counter Shaco?

No, Graves struggles against Shaco with only a 41.7% win rate. Shaco has the advantage in this matchup. Graves players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Shaco's lead.

How do I play Graves against Shaco?

When playing Graves against Shaco, play cautiously and avoid Shaco's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Shaco in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.