Zyra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Zyravs Graves

SMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zyra vs Graves is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Graves wins with a 56.7% win rate (+13.3%) over Zyra based on 30 games. Zyra wins the early laning phase while Graves 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.

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Graves - 43.3% win rateGraves(43.3%)
Zyra - 43.3% win rate in this matchup
Zyra
43.3% WR
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Graves vs Zyra matchup - 56.7% win rate
Graves
56.7% WR

Who Wins the Zyra vs Graves Matchup?

Graves wins the Zyra vs Graves matchup
Winner
Graves
Matches: 30
43.3%
Win Rate
56.7%
1.2
CS / min
1.5
749
DMG / min
825
12,279
Gold / game
14,559
230
Heal / min
316
380
DMG Mitigated / min
682
1.3
CC / min
0.7
54.5%
Early Game WR
45.5%
36.8%
Late Game WR
63.2%

Zyra vs Graves Matchup Summary

The Zyra vs Graves matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 30 recent matches analyzed, Graves wins with a 56.7% win rate compared to Zyra's 43.3%, giving Graves a 13.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zyra controls the early laning stage, but Graves outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zyra 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 crowd control, where Zyra leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Graves has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zyra 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.

Zyra vs Graves Laning Phase Breakdown

Graves wins the laning phase against Zyra in League of Legends

Graves is favored during the laning phase against Zyra, 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
1.2Zyra
1.5Graves
Zyra and Graves farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
749Zyra
825Graves
Graves deals 76 more champion damage per minute than Zyra. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Zyra choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Graves's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,279Zyra
14,559Graves
Graves generates a commanding 2,281 more gold per game than Zyra. This substantial economic advantage means Graves consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zyra should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.3Zyra
0.7Graves
Zyra provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Graves, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Zyra coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
609Zyra
998Graves
Graves vastly out-sustains Zyra, healing and mitigating 389 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Graves can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zyra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zyra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

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, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Zyra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path 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

Early Game
Zyra
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Zyra early game win rateZyra54.5%
Graves early game win rateGraves45.5%
Late Game
Graves
63.2%
+26.3% advantage
Zyra late game win rateZyra36.8%
Graves late game win rateGraves63.2%

Zyra dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.5% win rate — a 9.1 percentage point lead over Graves. This lopsided early game means Zyra can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Graves is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.2% win rate — 26.3 points above Zyra. Extended games heavily favor Graves, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Zyra must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Graves reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Graves 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

Domination rune tree - Zyra primary runes vs GravesDomination
Dark Harvest - best Zyra rune vs GravesCheap Shot - best Zyra rune vs GravesSixth Sense - best Zyra rune vs GravesTreasure Hunter - best Zyra rune vs Graves
Precision rune tree - Zyra secondary runes vs GravesPrecision
Cut Down - best Zyra rune vs GravesLegend: Haste - best Zyra rune vs Graves
40.0% WR

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


Zyra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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.

Zyra 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
53.03%1321.77389,44957.6%49.3%
57.14%1261.973710,56664.9%53.9%
47.93%1211.87469,67255.1%43.1%
52.43%1031.974710,16363.4%45.2%
55.32%941.976110,11345.7%61.0%
57.78%901.873410,33561.1%55.6%
43.21%811.77529,44950.0%37.2%
48.75%801.878210,02744.1%52.2%
57.75%711.880410,55950.0%62.2%
64.18%672.079511,28661.9%65.2%
43.75%641.97019,66340.0%46.1%
59.68%621.87319,22170.4%51.4%
43.55%621.87629,74836.4%47.5%
39.34%611.86669,11726.7%51.6%
53.33%602.186010,22153.9%52.9%
48.28%582.47049,79962.5%38.2%
50.88%571.87549,99642.9%58.6%
48.08%521.97859,84158.3%39.3%
52.00%502.05969,91752.2%51.9%
46.94%492.677110,65958.8%40.6%
45.83%481.96729,45145.0%46.4%
55.81%431.67849,80366.7%45.5%
35.00%401.77249,65718.8%45.8%
55.26%381.990610,81742.9%62.5%
38.89%362.082811,31658.3%29.2%
48.57%351.68149,48861.5%40.9%
55.88%341.88099,77264.3%50.0%
42.42%331.879712,54023.1%55.0%
43.33%301.274912,27954.5%36.8%
50.00%301.87719,62937.5%64.3%
60.71%282.387210,44060.0%61.1%
28.00%251.77498,94315.4%41.7%
64.00%251.878610,64085.7%55.6%
60.00%251.485113,18655.6%62.5%
58.33%241.97499,09956.3%62.5%
40.91%221.585912,89911.1%61.5%
54.55%222.680311,81383.3%43.8%
50.00%201.381611,74853.9%42.9%
40.00%202.165910,09737.5%41.7%
40.00%201.676611,94736.4%44.4%
63.16%191.879011,21677.8%50.0%
63.16%191.678712,66728.6%83.3%
47.37%192.58209,99844.4%50.0%
55.56%181.686510,88987.5%30.0%
61.11%182.785211,77180.0%53.9%
38.89%181.382112,73833.3%50.0%
52.94%171.577813,34675.0%33.3%
50.00%162.38459,69160.0%45.5%
75.00%161.082411,66190.0%50.0%
60.00%151.487213,764100.0%45.5%
46.67%152.71,12213,61375.0%36.4%
53.33%152.284610,87733.3%83.3%
66.67%152.479210,91050.0%77.8%
85.71%141.31,02312,88375.0%100.0%
57.14%141.395413,46860.0%55.6%
84.62%131.693613,68383.3%85.7%
46.15%134.680611,35160.0%37.5%
38.46%132.51,06513,91025.0%44.4%
41.67%126.38118,96050.0%33.3%
50.00%121.998511,40042.9%60.0%
16.67%123.583711,97820.0%14.3%
66.67%121.71,01512,92133.3%77.8%
72.73%115.998713,86950.0%85.7%
63.64%112.999510,87950.0%71.4%
54.55%115.97709,27850.0%60.0%
50.00%105.896512,23950.0%50.0%
50.00%101.473510,84066.7%25.0%
60.00%103.36267,78233.3%100.0%
50.00%101.292612,73333.3%57.1%
44.44%91.38719,74333.3%66.7%
55.56%91.392012,10750.0%57.1%
44.44%92.777611,02650.0%42.9%
25.00%85.599112,38850.0%16.7%
50.00%85.587410,51633.3%60.0%
62.50%85.57429,33875.0%50.0%
25.00%85.685610,82825.0%25.0%
75.00%81.584915,037100.0%71.4%
62.50%81.489514,02050.0%66.7%
25.00%81.791314,67250.0%16.7%
62.50%81.71,02515,9400.0%71.4%
75.00%86.797711,582100.0%33.3%
57.14%71.61,01414,3470.0%66.7%
71.43%75.879011,29750.0%80.0%
57.14%71.97939,60466.7%50.0%
71.43%72.181713,08850.0%100.0%
57.14%70.972112,17366.7%50.0%
57.14%73.372710,40150.0%66.7%
57.14%73.578112,070100.0%40.0%
71.43%71.21,08612,924100.0%60.0%
71.43%73.09569,873100.0%60.0%
57.14%71.884714,16450.0%60.0%
42.86%73.579910,4820.0%60.0%
57.14%71.887812,15550.0%60.0%
28.57%73.674510,13066.7%0.0%
14.29%75.087211,33150.0%0.0%
57.14%71.474512,29433.3%75.0%
42.86%71.77618,45250.0%33.3%
83.33%64.11,09415,5240.0%83.3%
50.00%61.11,02314,197100.0%25.0%
50.00%61.590914,5550.0%50.0%
33.33%61.81,01512,33533.3%33.3%
50.00%65.171710,3930.0%75.0%
50.00%61.071310,48666.7%33.3%
33.33%65.97768,08425.0%50.0%
33.33%62.41,12612,69850.0%25.0%
80.00%55.578310,43950.0%100.0%
20.00%53.184713,3640.0%25.0%
80.00%51.581411,641100.0%66.7%
20.00%52.35989,1770.0%33.3%
60.00%54.77619,06833.3%100.0%
20.00%55.583110,3030.0%33.3%

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Zyra vs Graves - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zyra do against Graves in League of Legends?

Graves wins the Zyra vs Graves matchup with a 56.7% win rate compared to Zyra's 43.3%, a 13.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 30 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Zyra do against Graves in the early game?

In the early game, Zyra has the advantage against Graves with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. Zyra 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, Graves takes over the Zyra vs Graves matchup with a 63.2% win rate compared to 36.8%. Graves scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zyra vs Graves matchup?

Graves wins the matchup against Zyra with a 56.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 13.3 percentage point advantage means Graves is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 30 games analyzed.

What is the best Zyra build against Graves?

The best Zyra build against Graves includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 40.0% win rate in the Zyra vs Graves matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Zyra counter Graves?

No, Zyra struggles against Graves with only a 43.3% win rate. Graves has the advantage in this matchup. Zyra players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Graves's lead.

How do I play Zyra against Graves?

When playing Zyra against Graves, play cautiously and avoid Graves's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Graves has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.