Graves Champion Guide: Master the Outlaw Jungler
Graves is a versatile marksman jungler who excels at dealing burst damage with his signature double-barreled shotgun, Destiny. His unique auto-attack mechanic allows him to fire two shots before reloading, making him particularly effective in close-range combat.
Core Strengths:
- Excellent jungle clear speed
- Strong 1v1 dueling potential
- Powerful late-game scaling
- High burst damage output
- Good at kiting opponents
Key Weaknesses:
- Lacks hard crowd control
- Vulnerable to CC due to short range
- Weak ganking potential
- Heavily reliant on items
- Struggles against teams with strong peel
Ability Priority and Mechanics:
Passive - Destiny Deluxe:
- Fires 4 bullets per auto-attack (6 on critical hits)
- Must reload after 2 shots
- Deals reduced damage to subsequent targets
- Critical hits deal 30% bonus damage
Ability Order:
- E (Level 1) - Quick Draw
- Q (Level 2) - Last Bullet
- W (Level 3) - Smoke Screen
- Max Q > E > W (R when available)
Quick Draw (E):
- Provides mobility and armor stacks
- Reloads one shot
- Auto-attacks reduce cooldown
- Key combo: AA->E->AA for burst damage
Last Bullet (Q):
- Primary clearing and damage ability
- Detonates on terrain contact
- Most effective when enemy is between Graves and wall
Smoke Screen (W):
- Utility skill for vision control
- Slows enemies on impact
- Effective for zoning carries in teamfights
Collateral Damage (R):
- High-damage projectile with cone explosion
- Can be animation-canceled with E
- Excellent for executing low-health targets
- Provides repositioning through recoil
Optimal Synergies:
- Works best with CC-heavy champions
- Strong with: Renekton, Shen, Lissandra, Leona
Build Focus:
- Prioritizes AD, lethality, and armor penetration
- Can build either ADC or Assassin items based on meta
- Delays boot upgrades for core damage items
This versatile jungler excels at counter-jungling and skirmishing, making him an excellent choice for players who enjoy an aggressive playstyle with strong scaling potential.
