Graves: Complete Champion Guide for Patch 15.4.1
Graves is a versatile marksman jungler known for his unique shotgun mechanics and strong damage output. His passive "Destiny Deluxe" allows him to fire two shots before reloading, with each shot firing multiple projectiles that can hit multiple targets.
Core Strengths:
- Excellent jungle clear speed
- Strong 1v1 potential
- High burst damage
- Good scaling into late game
- Effective at kiting opponents
Notable Weaknesses:
- Lacks hard CC
- Vulnerable to CC due to short range
- Weak ganking potential
- Heavily item-dependent
- Struggles against teams with good peel
Ability Order:
- E (Quick Draw) at level 1
- Q (End of the Line) at level 2
- W (Smokescreen) at level 3
- Max Q > E > W
- R (Collateral Damage) at levels 6, 11, 16
Key Ability Information:
Passive - Destiny Deluxe:
- Two-shot mechanic with reload
- Multiple projectiles per shot
- Critical strikes fire 6 projectiles (instead of 4)
- 30% bonus damage on crits
- Reduced damage against buildings (25% penalty)
Q - End of the Line:
- Primary clear and burst tool
- Double damage application
- Quick detonation against terrain
- Main ability to maximize first
E - Quick Draw:
- Dash with armor stacks (True Grit)
- Auto-attack reset
- Reloads one shell
- Cooldown reduced by hitting targets
W - Smokescreen:
- Area denial tool
- Vision reduction
- Initial slow effect
- Utility-focused ability
R - Collateral Damage:
- High single-target damage
- Area damage on explosion
- Knockback effect on Graves
- Can be animation-canceled with E
Best Synergies:
- Champions with strong CC (Renekton, Shen, Lissandra, Leona)
- Teams that can lock down targets for Graves' burst
Key Combos:
- AA -> E -> AA (quick burst combo)
- Q against walls for instant detonation
- R + E to cancel knockback animation
Graves excels at counter-jungling and dueling other junglers, making him particularly effective in aggressive jungle playstyles. His success heavily depends on maintaining good farm and reaching key item power spikes in a timely manner.