Graves Mid: Top Counters & Strategies to Beat Him
Graves Counter Guide
Laning Strategy
- Fight Graves when protected by allied minions to block his auto-attacks
- Position minions, monsters, or towers between you and Graves to reduce his damage
- Avoid fighting near terrain where his Q can explode quickly
- Stay in warded areas to prevent isolation kills
Counter Tactics
- Group with your team to prevent Graves from picking off targets
- Apply CC to limit his mobility despite his E and R abilities
- Match his wave clear to prevent split pushing
- Coordinate team fights when he's absent from his team
Power Spike Awareness
- First item completion increases his kill pressure
- Level 6 Ultimate (R) dramatically boosts his damage potential
- Limit his gold income by matching wave clear and avoiding deaths
Best Counters:
- Ahri: Can outmaneuver and control Graves
- Ekko: Strong engage and disengage options
- LeBlanc: High mobility and burst damage potential
Poor Matchups Against Graves:
- Champions without escape abilities
- Melee champions without gap closers
- Immobile mages
Key Survival Tips:
- Stay behind minion waves during trades
- Ward jungle paths to prevent ambushes
- Coordinate with teammates for CC chains
- Contest scuttle crab with the crab between you and Graves
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