
Zyravs Graves
Zyra vs Graves is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Zyra wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Graves based on 7 games. Graves wins the early laning phase while Zyra scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zyra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zyra vs Graves matchup.
Zyra Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zyra 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 Zyra vs Graves Matchup?

Zyra vs Graves Matchup Summary
The Zyra vs Graves matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Zyra wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Graves's 42.9%, giving Zyra a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Graves controls the early laning stage, but Zyra outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Graves needs to press advantages before Zyra reaches their power spikes, while Zyra should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Zyra leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zyra players can confidently pick into Graves and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Graves away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Zyra vs Graves Laning Phase Breakdown
Graves is favored during the laning phase against Zyra, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Graves holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Zyra Build Against Graves
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Graves, providing the mobility and stats Zyra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zyra against Graves are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Zyra 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 Zyra 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 Zyra vs Graves matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Graves dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Zyra. This lopsided early game means Graves can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Zyra is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Graves. Extended games heavily favor Zyra, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Graves must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Zyra reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Zyra survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Zyra Runes Against Graves
Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Zyra to press their advantage against Graves, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Zyra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Zyra'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 Zyra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.41% | 157 | 2.1 | 700 | 9,917 | 38.3% | 52.7% | |
| 45.04% | 131 | 2.1 | 683 | 8,802 | 42.9% | 46.7% | |
| 55.95% | 84 | 1.9 | 751 | 9,439 | 55.3% | 56.5% | |
| 59.76% | 82 | 2.0 | 726 | 9,245 | 57.6% | 61.2% | |
| 53.16% | 79 | 1.9 | 800 | 9,281 | 51.7% | 54.0% | |
| 57.14% | 77 | 1.9 | 783 | 9,360 | 51.6% | 60.9% | |
| 50.00% | 66 | 2.0 | 758 | 9,357 | 48.0% | 51.2% | |
| 44.44% | 63 | 1.9 | 790 | 8,477 | 50.0% | 38.7% | |
| 39.58% | 48 | 1.8 | 716 | 9,341 | 47.1% | 35.5% | |
| 34.04% | 47 | 1.9 | 715 | 8,803 | 27.8% | 37.9% | |
| 62.22% | 45 | 2.1 | 712 | 10,769 | 58.3% | 63.6% | |
| 53.33% | 45 | 2.0 | 878 | 10,095 | 58.8% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 44 | 1.7 | 657 | 9,602 | 62.5% | 47.2% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 2.0 | 750 | 9,753 | 50.0% | 56.0% | |
| 57.89% | 38 | 2.6 | 750 | 10,031 | 50.0% | 61.5% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 2.1 | 817 | 9,529 | 53.3% | 40.0% | |
| 62.86% | 35 | 1.8 | 709 | 9,006 | 53.3% | 70.0% | |
| 42.86% | 35 | 2.1 | 741 | 10,248 | 50.0% | 38.1% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 2.0 | 660 | 8,762 | 37.5% | 62.5% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 2.3 | 853 | 10,262 | 61.5% | 33.3% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 1.9 | 702 | 10,006 | 45.5% | 38.9% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 1.8 | 741 | 9,447 | 85.7% | 55.0% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 1.8 | 727 | 9,166 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 69.23% | 26 | 1.9 | 742 | 9,017 | 61.5% | 76.9% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 1.9 | 813 | 8,539 | 45.5% | 38.5% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 1.8 | 815 | 10,060 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 2.1 | 570 | 8,293 | 72.7% | 25.0% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 5.0 | 835 | 9,154 | 42.9% | 55.6% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 2.0 | 867 | 10,107 | 75.0% | 57.1% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 1.9 | 828 | 9,423 | 77.8% | 15.4% | |
| 70.00% | 20 | 1.3 | 719 | 10,082 | 75.0% | 62.5% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.7 | 663 | 9,284 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 1.8 | 762 | 8,986 | 25.0% | 36.4% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 2.3 | 799 | 11,128 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 3.8 | 903 | 11,067 | 25.0% | 83.3% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 2.3 | 918 | 12,274 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 2.0 | 776 | 9,327 | 20.0% | 22.2% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 2.6 | 742 | 10,446 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 1.8 | 841 | 10,010 | 20.0% | 44.4% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 2.1 | 672 | 7,624 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 2.4 | 857 | 9,971 | 16.7% | 85.7% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 1.6 | 653 | 10,758 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 1.4 | 951 | 14,817 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 92.31% | 13 | 1.7 | 937 | 11,339 | 100.0% | 88.9% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 2.9 | 858 | 11,547 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 2.2 | 928 | 9,315 | 83.3% | 33.3% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 2.9 | 822 | 8,968 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 2.2 | 740 | 9,741 | 40.0% | 83.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 1.5 | 818 | 9,918 | 16.7% | 80.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 4.7 | 880 | 13,573 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 1,031 | 13,065 | 0.0% | 44.4% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 3.4 | 741 | 7,826 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 88.89% | 9 | 3.9 | 887 | 10,341 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.4 | 871 | 8,143 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 2.5 | 1,003 | 12,485 | 25.0% | 20.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 4.9 | 897 | 11,904 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 3.7 | 902 | 8,053 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.9 | 739 | 8,950 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 689 | 12,010 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 3.1 | 1,069 | 13,982 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 3.9 | 829 | 11,737 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.9 | 857 | 10,607 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 2.0 | 863 | 13,578 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.7 | 704 | 9,820 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 7 | 1.1 | 998 | 15,382 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.9 | 827 | 12,486 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.4 | 810 | 11,954 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.6 | 679 | 12,075 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.1 | 906 | 13,111 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.4 | 620 | 10,165 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.9 | 1,101 | 10,454 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.0 | 729 | 10,373 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 2.5 | 923 | 12,107 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.5 | 1,029 | 12,829 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.6 | 823 | 9,398 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 795 | 11,339 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 1,061 | 10,631 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 986 | 13,089 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 511 | 8,396 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.9 | 552 | 10,210 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.2 | 1,021 | 10,645 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 793 | 13,506 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 836 | 11,130 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 772 | 13,103 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 1,023 | 14,275 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 987 | 15,201 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Zyra vs Graves - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Zyra do against Graves in League of Legends?
Zyra wins the Zyra vs Graves matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Graves's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Zyra do against Graves in the early game?
In the early game, Graves has the advantage against Zyra with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Graves players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Zyra do against Graves in the late game?
In the late game, Zyra takes over the Zyra vs Graves matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Zyra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Zyra vs Graves matchup?
Zyra wins the matchup against Graves with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Zyra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Zyra build against Graves?
The best Zyra build against Graves includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Zyra runes against Graves?
The best Zyra runes against Graves use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Zyra vs Graves matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Zyra counter Graves?
Yes, Zyra has a favorable matchup against Graves with a 57.1% win rate. Zyra strongly counters Graves in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Zyra against Graves?
When playing Zyra against Graves, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Graves. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.
