Graves Counters
Best counter picks vs Graves, patch 26.20. The champions that beat Graves in lane and the ones Graves beats, from real lane matchups in ranked Solo/Duo games of Emerald, Diamond and Master+ players, with the games behind every number.
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Updated October 14, 2026 · By LOLValue Team
Best Counters to Graves in 26.20
The best counters to Graves in patch 26.20 are Elise, Sylas and Wukong. In Jungle, Elise wins 63.9% of its games against Graves over 36 games. Graves wins 50.6% of its 1,866 Jungle games this patch; the table lists the opponents that beat it most, with at least 30 games each.
| Champion | Win rate vs Graves | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Elise | 63.9% | 36 |
| Sylas | 60.7% | 56 |
| Wukong | 58.5% | 65 |
| Bel'Veth | 57.6% | 33 |
| Diana | 57.9% | 38 |
| Qiyana | 56.6% | 83 |
| Talon | 57.4% | 68 |
| Shaco | 51.4% | 35 |
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Champions Graves Beats
Graves does best in Jungle against Briar, Nocturne and Master Yi: it wins 70.0% of its games against Briar. If your opponent picks Graves after you, these are the picks to avoid.
| Champion | Graves's win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Briar | 70.0% | 30 |
| Nocturne | 57.6% | 33 |
| Master Yi | 58.1% | 62 |
| Jarvan IV | 57.7% | 71 |
| Hecarim | 58.7% | 63 |
| Lee Sin | 55.6% | 160 |
| Lillia | 57.9% | 38 |
| Nidalee | 56.4% | 39 |
Graves Counters by Lane
A champion's counters change with the lane: a top lane counter can lose the same matchup in mid.
Graves is played almost only in Jungle, so the counters above are the ones that matter.
All Graves Matchups
Every Jungle opponent with at least 30 games against Graves this patch (24 champions), the hardest first. Each name links to that champion's own counters.
| Champion | Win rate vs Graves | Graves's win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elise | 63.9% | 36.1% | 36 |
| Sylas | 60.7% | 39.3% | 56 |
| Wukong | 58.5% | 41.5% | 65 |
| Bel'Veth | 57.6% | 42.4% | 33 |
| Diana | 57.9% | 42.1% | 38 |
| Qiyana | 56.6% | 43.4% | 83 |
| Talon | 57.4% | 42.6% | 68 |
| Kindred | 48.5% | 51.5% | 33 |
| Shaco | 51.4% | 48.6% | 35 |
| Cho'Gath | 51.2% | 48.8% | 86 |
| Ekko | 52.5% | 47.5% | 40 |
| Kayn | 51.6% | 48.4% | 64 |
| Shyvana | 51.2% | 48.8% | 43 |
| Kha'Zix | 50.6% | 49.4% | 89 |
| Rengar | 46.3% | 53.7% | 41 |
| Viego | 45.7% | 54.3% | 70 |
| Nidalee | 43.6% | 56.4% | 39 |
| Lillia | 42.1% | 57.9% | 38 |
| Lee Sin | 44.4% | 55.6% | 160 |
| Hecarim | 41.3% | 58.7% | 63 |
| Jarvan IV | 42.3% | 57.7% | 71 |
| Master Yi | 41.9% | 58.1% | 62 |
| Nocturne | 42.4% | 57.6% | 33 |
| Briar | 30.0% | 70.0% | 30 |
How We Calculate Counters
A counter here is a lane matchup: Graves and an opponent in the same position on opposite teams, in the same game. The games are ranked Solo/Duo games of Emerald, Diamond, Master, Grandmaster and Challenger players of every region, read every day. A matchup is listed from 30 games, and its win rate is pulled toward what the two champions' lane win rates predict, as if it had 50 more games that went that way, so a few lucky games don't make a hard counter. The full method is on the LoL counters page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who counters Graves?
The champions at the top of the counters table above: they win the most lane games against Graves in Emerald+ ranked games of patch 26.20, each with at least 30 games against it.
Who is Graves's worst matchup?
The first champion in the counters table above, in Graves's main lane. Its win rate is adjusted for the games behind it, so a matchup with few games doesn't jump to the top.
Which champions does Graves beat?
The champions in the second table: Graves wins most of its lane games against them. Avoid them if the enemy can still pick Graves after you.
How reliable are these win rates?
Each matchup shows its games. Over 100 games a win rate is known within about 10 points either way, over 400 within about 5 points, so the counters with the most games are the safest bets.
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