Graves the Outlaw
Malcolm Graves is a renowned mercenary, gambler, and thief—a wanted man in every city and empire he has visited. Even though he has an explosive temper, he possesses a strict sense of criminal honor, often enforced at the business end of his double-barreled shotgun Destiny. In recent years, he has reconciled a troubled partnership with Twisted Fate, and together they have prospered once more in the turmoil of Bilgewater's criminal underbelly.
New Destiny
Graves' shotgun has some unique properties. He must reload when he runs out of ammo. Attacks fire 4 bullets, which cannot pass through units. Non-champions struck by multiple bullets are knocked back.
End of the Line
Graves fires an explosive shell that detonates after 1 second, or after colliding with terrain.
Cost:- 80
Cooldown:- 13/
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Range:- 925
Smoke Screen
Graves fires a smoke canister at the target area creating a cloud of smoke that reduces sight range. Enemies caught in the initial impact are dealt magic damage and have their Move Speed reduced briefly.
Cost:- 70/
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Cooldown:- 26/
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Range:- 950
Quickdraw
Graves dashes forward gaining an Armor and Magic Resist boost for several seconds. If Graves dashes towards an enemy champion, gain two stacks of True Grit instead. Hitting enemies with basic attacks lowers the cooldown of this skill and refreshes the resistance boost.
Cost:- 40
Cooldown:- 16/
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Range:- 425
Collateral Damage
Graves fires an explosive shell dealing heavy damage to the first champion it hits. After hitting a champion or reaching the end of its range, the shell explodes dealing damage in a cone.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 100/
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- 60
Range:- 1000
- Marksman
Patch 26.1 Graves Changes
Quick overview of Graves's optimal setup in League of Legends. Graves's top build includes Ionian Boots of Lucidity, The Collector, Youmuu's Ghostblade, using Fleet Footwork, Triumph, Legend: Bloodline for maximum effectiveness. Graves performs well against Zed, Rengar, Trundle but struggles against Rammus, Shaco, XinZhao.
- Graves's Top Build
- Graves's Best Runes
- Graves's Top Matchups
- Graves's Counters
Graves's base statistics in League of Legends. Graves has 625 base health, 68 attack damage, 33 armor, and 30 magic resist. Understanding Graves's stats is crucial for maximizing Graves's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Graves's stats against other champions to see how Graves ranks.
AP:0
AD:68(4 per level)
AS:0(3 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:325(40 per level)
Mana Regen:8(0.7 per level)
Health:625(106 per level)
Health Regen:8(0.7 per level)
Armor:33(4.6 per level)
MR:30(1.3 per level)
Speed:340
Attack Range:425(425 per level)
Graves Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Graves Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 52.34% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 34.00% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Graves Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Graves's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 26.2%, Late Game: 44.2%, Objective Control: 53.3%, Supportive Strength: 54.1%, Creep Farming: 30.2%, Damage: 48.3%. These percentile rankings show how Graves compares to other champions in each category.
Graves exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Graves's performance shows a 1.9% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Graves rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (50.6% win rate), players may struggle to execute Graves's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (52.5% win rate), Graves's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Graves has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Graves should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (50.6%), Bronze (43.7%), Silver (51.0%), Gold (49.8%), Platinum (47.7%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Graves's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Graves an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Graves
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Zed and Rengar
- Optimal rune setup achieves 68.8% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Rammus (28.1% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Graves into favorable matchups like Zed where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Inspiration rune setup for a $68.8% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Graves Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Graves in League of Legends?
Graves is currently D tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Graves ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Graves's win rate?
Graves has a 48.75% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Graves's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Graves?
Champions similar to Graves include Samira, Graves, and Kayle. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Graves in League of Legends.
How does Graves perform during different match durations?
Graves's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Graves's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Graves's performance at different game lengths.