Gwenvs Graves
Gwen vs Graves is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Graves wins with a 71.9% win rate (+43.8%) over Gwen based on 32 games. Graves wins the early laning phase while Gwen scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gwen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gwen vs Graves matchup.
Gwen Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Gwen 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.
Graves(28.1%)Who Wins the Gwen vs Graves Matchup?
Gwen vs Graves Matchup Summary
The Gwen vs Graves matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Graves wins with a 71.9% win rate compared to Gwen's 28.1%, giving Graves a 43.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Graves controls the early laning stage, but Gwen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Graves needs to press advantages before Gwen reaches their power spikes, while Gwen should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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 has a strong advantage in this matchup. Gwen players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Graves 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.
Gwen vs Graves Laning Phase Breakdown
Graves is favored during the laning phase against Gwen, 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 Gwen Build Against Graves
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Graves, providing the mobility and stats Gwen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gwen against Graves are Riftmaker, Nashor's Tooth and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Gwen an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Gwen the best chance to compete against Graves. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gwen vs Graves matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Gwen6.3%Graves93.8%Gwen50.0%Graves50.0%Graves dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 93.8% win rate — a 87.5 percentage point lead over Gwen. This lopsided early game means Graves 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 Gwen at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Graves. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Graves has the edge early, but Gwen 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 Gwen Runes Against Graves
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Gwen the best tools to compete against Graves in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Gwen matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Gwen'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 Gwen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.21% | 95 | 6.5 | 867 | 12,060 | 40.5% | 46.5% | |
| 59.15% | 71 | 5.1 | 1,143 | 12,100 | 60.5% | 57.6% | |
| 59.09% | 66 | 6.1 | 973 | 13,428 | 73.1% | 50.0% | |
| 40.74% | 54 | 5.9 | 1,046 | 11,801 | 37.9% | 44.0% | |
| 48.08% | 52 | 6.0 | 909 | 12,587 | 41.4% | 56.5% | |
| 50.00% | 48 | 5.6 | 836 | 12,118 | 45.8% | 54.2% | |
| 42.55% | 47 | 6.9 | 1,178 | 12,818 | 36.8% | 46.4% | |
| 45.00% | 40 | 2.6 | 824 | 13,409 | 40.0% | 48.0% | |
| 47.37% | 38 | 7.0 | 938 | 12,831 | 43.8% | 50.0% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 2.3 | 727 | 13,304 | 50.0% | 52.4% | |
| 34.29% | 35 | 6.7 | 872 | 11,928 | 50.0% | 23.8% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 7.0 | 887 | 11,832 | 47.4% | 46.7% | |
| 38.24% | 34 | 1.1 | 653 | 12,135 | 35.0% | 42.9% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 1.4 | 756 | 13,398 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 60.61% | 33 | 5.5 | 859 | 13,513 | 53.9% | 65.0% | |
| 69.70% | 33 | 1.4 | 999 | 14,922 | 76.9% | 65.0% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 6.3 | 758 | 10,513 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 6.1 | 974 | 12,823 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 28.13% | 32 | 1.6 | 727 | 13,529 | 6.3% | 50.0% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 6.4 | 786 | 12,827 | 35.3% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 6.2 | 910 | 13,082 | 45.5% | 52.6% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 2.5 | 850 | 13,594 | 16.7% | 61.1% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 6.4 | 922 | 12,539 | 72.7% | 36.8% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 5.2 | 1,035 | 12,265 | 25.0% | 64.7% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 6.4 | 814 | 10,893 | 83.3% | 43.8% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 5.6 | 879 | 12,258 | 41.7% | 40.0% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 5.4 | 877 | 10,812 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 1.1 | 807 | 12,937 | 33.3% | 64.3% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 4.8 | 717 | 10,213 | 30.8% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 6.8 | 1,121 | 12,476 | 63.6% | 57.1% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 6.3 | 764 | 12,140 | 55.6% | 60.0% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 1.3 | 922 | 14,693 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 1.4 | 801 | 12,119 | 45.5% | 27.3% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 5.0 | 884 | 13,675 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 2.5 | 692 | 12,940 | 70.0% | 18.2% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.7 | 714 | 11,345 | 64.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.5 | 962 | 12,430 | 33.3% | 63.6% | |
| 26.32% | 19 | 6.9 | 925 | 14,537 | 14.3% | 33.3% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.9 | 841 | 12,283 | 41.7% | 57.1% | |
| 27.78% | 18 | 6.4 | 776 | 11,893 | 10.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.9 | 746 | 11,116 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.8 | 880 | 11,655 | 28.6% | 60.0% | |
| 18.75% | 16 | 6.4 | 822 | 12,156 | 28.6% | 11.1% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.2 | 729 | 11,946 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 3.2 | 915 | 14,292 | 37.5% | 57.1% | |
| 20.00% | 15 | 3.5 | 718 | 12,379 | 28.6% | 12.5% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 6.1 | 658 | 11,470 | 22.2% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.5 | 610 | 10,573 | 30.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.8 | 990 | 12,490 | 16.7% | 87.5% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.8 | 836 | 12,829 | 42.9% | 28.6% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 5.1 | 783 | 14,090 | 83.3% | 62.5% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.5 | 829 | 12,938 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.8 | 776 | 12,543 | 28.6% | 42.9% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 3.0 | 809 | 14,100 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.0 | 697 | 11,327 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.9 | 1,015 | 12,150 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 4.8 | 837 | 11,047 | 40.0% | 28.6% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 1.2 | 856 | 15,833 | 100.0% | 77.8% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 1.9 | 743 | 10,989 | 12.5% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 2.9 | 742 | 11,042 | 83.3% | 40.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 3.4 | 1,061 | 12,508 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 2.1 | 783 | 11,832 | 60.0% | 20.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 4.0 | 716 | 12,220 | 25.0% | 20.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.0 | 740 | 13,171 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 7.1 | 1,061 | 10,591 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 3.8 | 803 | 10,686 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 1.3 | 885 | 12,867 | 0.0% | 14.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.5 | 794 | 17,001 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 604 | 10,152 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 613 | 10,487 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.6 | 1,071 | 14,890 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 971 | 15,626 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.2 | 963 | 16,618 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.4 | 859 | 11,533 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.8 | 985 | 15,400 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 5.1 | 1,025 | 10,282 | 80.0% | 100.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 1.0 | 780 | 12,493 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.5 | 668 | 9,122 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.2 | 702 | 11,107 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.6 | 634 | 13,294 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.2 | 1,068 | 15,626 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.9 | 801 | 12,783 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.6 | 704 | 10,720 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.5 | 763 | 11,603 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 677 | 11,750 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.8 | 638 | 11,539 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 635 | 11,830 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 764 | 13,261 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 784 | 15,169 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.4 | 1,208 | 14,692 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 1,044 | 15,242 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
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Gwen vs Graves - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gwen do against Graves in League of Legends?
Graves wins the Gwen vs Graves matchup with a 71.9% win rate compared to Gwen's 28.1%, a 43.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Gwen do against Graves in the early game?
In the early game, Graves has the advantage against Gwen with a 93.8% win rate versus 6.3%. Graves players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Gwen do against Graves in the late game?
In the late game, Gwen takes over the Gwen vs Graves matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Gwen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Gwen vs Graves matchup?
Graves wins the matchup against Gwen with a 71.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 43.8 percentage point advantage means Graves is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.
What is the best Gwen build against Graves?
The best Gwen build against Graves includes Riftmaker, Nashor's Tooth, Dusk and Dawn with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 33.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Gwen runes against Graves?
The best Gwen runes against Graves use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Gwen vs Graves matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Gwen counter Graves?
No, Gwen struggles against Graves with only a 28.1% win rate. Graves has the advantage in this matchup. Gwen players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Graves's lead.
How do I play Gwen against Graves?
When playing Gwen against Graves, play cautiously and avoid Graves's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Graves in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.