Graves is a strong early-game jungle duelist who excels at fighting near terrain and securing objectives.

His abilities work together to create a powerful skirmishing kit:

• Q (Buckshot): Most effective near walls, providing burst damage
• W (Smoke Screen): Creates chaos by applying near-sightedness to enemies
• E (Quickdraw): Enables repositioning and terrain-hopping for escapes
• Passive: Unique auto-attack mechanic that deals heavy close-range damage

Jungle Pathing and Early Game:

Key Power Spikes:

• Level 3: Full ability kit unlocked, enabling successful ganks
• Level 6: Ultimate provides strong finishing power
• Level 9: Q maxed, increasing clear speed and burst damage
• Level 11: Second point in Ultimate increases execution potential
• Level 13: Maxed Q and E provide peak dueling power

Game Phase Strategy:

Early Game:

• Focus on aggressive ganking and counter-jungling
• Balance farming with fighting to avoid falling behind
• Secure early objectives (Drakes, Herald)

Mid Game:

• Continue objective control
• Look for 1v1 skirmishes
• Help team siege and secure vision

Late Game:

• Stay grouped with team
• Peel for carries in teamfights
• Look for picks with team

Weaknesses:

• Vulnerable to CC
• Relatively squishy
• Dependent on positioning
• Can be countered by proper minion wave management
• E cooldown management is crucial

Success with Graves requires aggressive early game presence while maintaining farm efficiency, proper positioning in teamfights, and smart objective control throughout the game.

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