Graves Champion Guide: Complete Strategy for League's Outlaw Jungler

Graves Champion Guide: Complete Strategy for League's Outlaw Jungler

By Marcus Chen

January 3, 2025 at 02:53 PM

Starting with a clear and direct summary of Graves' core identity as a marksman jungler who uses his signature double-barreled shotgun, Destiny. This unique weapon allows him to hit multiple targets or focus burst damage on a single opponent.

Key Strengths:

  • Strong 1v1 dueling potential
  • Fast jungle clear speed
  • Excellent late-game scaling
  • High burst damage potential
  • Good at kiting opponents

Notable Weaknesses:

  • Lacks hard CC
  • Vulnerable to crowd control
  • Struggles against teams with strong peel
  • Weaker ganking potential compared to other junglers
  • Highly dependent on item power spikes

Best Synergies: Champions with strong CC setup like:

  • Renekton
  • Shen
  • Lissandra
  • Leona

Ability Breakdown:

Passive - Destiny Deluxe

  • 2-shot reload mechanic
  • Fires 4 bullets per shot (6 on crits)
  • Knockback effect on non-champions
  • 25% reduced damage to structures

E - Quick Draw (Max Second)

  • Dash ability with armor stacks (True Grit)
  • Auto-attack reset
  • Cooldown reduced by hitting targets
  • Key combo: AA->E->AA for burst damage

Q - Last Station (Max First)

  • Double-hit explosive round
  • Detonates on terrain or after delay
  • Primary jungle clearing tool
  • Best used when enemy is between you and wall

W - Smoke Screen (Max Last)

  • Creates vision-blocking smoke cloud
  • Initial impact deals magic damage
  • 50% slow effect
  • Zones enemies from teamfights

R - Collateral Damage

  • Heavy single-target damage
  • Cone explosion on champion hit
  • Self-knockback (can be canceled with E)
  • Effective for executions and AOE damage

Build Path Focus:

  • Hybrid ADC/Assassin itemization
  • Prioritize AD, lethality, and armor penetration
  • Build adaptively based on meta
  • Delayed boot upgrades

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