The optimal Graves Mid build currently holds a 35.6% win rate based on 73 matches in Emerald+ rank.

Core Build

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Ignite
• First Items: Youmuu's Ghostblade → Mercury's Treads → The Collector
• Full Build: Add Lord Dominik's Regards → Infinity Edge → Bloodthirster

Runes Primary (Precision):

• Fleet Footwork
• Triumph
• Legend: Alacrity
• Coup de Grace

Secondary (Inspiration):

• Cosmic Insight
• Magical Footwear

Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling (adjust based on matchup)

Skill Order Q > E > W

Pro Tips

• Use Q to simultaneously push wave and harass enemies
• Cancel auto-attack animations with E, but preserve E when you have 2 autos available
• Both E and R can be used for mobility over walls or escaping

Strong Against

• Gragas (56.6% WR)
• Elise (55.5% WR)
• Talon (55.1% WR)
• Lillia (52.3% WR)
• Lee Sin (52.2% WR)

Weak Against

• Rengar (42.4% WR)
• Zyra (44.0% WR)
• Nunu & Willump (44.9% WR)
• Xin Zhao (45.2% WR)
• Amumu (45.3% WR)

Best Synergies

• Swain (56.7% WR)
• Akshan (54.8% WR)
• Talon (54.3% WR)
• Gwen (54.1% WR)
• Katarina (53.7% WR)

Remember to adapt your build based on the enemy team composition and specific matchup requirements. Consider defensive items earlier if facing heavy burst damage or CC-heavy teams.

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