Graves Jungle Counters Guide

Strong early-game duelist who excels at close-range combat and quick burst damage. Here's how to counter him effectively:

Key Weaknesses:

• Auto-attacks blocked by minions/monsters
• Struggles against grouped targets
• Vulnerable to CC
• Limited range

Top Counters:

1. Rengar
2. Zyra
3. Nunu & Willump
4. Amumu
5. Xin Zhao

Combat Tips:

• Position behind minions/monsters to block his auto-attacks
• Stay away from walls to prevent quick Q explosions
• Only fight when he's low on health and ammo
• Avoid 1v1 duels, especially pre-level 4

Strategic Counters:

• Maintain deep vision around jungle entrances
• Group early to neutralize his pick potential
• Focus on CC-heavy team compositions
• Travel through warded areas to avoid ambushes

Power Spike Awareness:

• Early Game (Levels 1-4): Extremely dangerous in 1v1 situations
• Level 6: Massive dueling power spike with ultimate
• Mid Game: Strong pick potential on isolated targets

Best Champions vs Graves:

• Tank Junglers (Amumu, Zac)
• Strong Early Duelists (Xin Zhao, Rengar)
• CC-Heavy Champions (Nunu, Zyra)

Worst Matchups into Graves:

• Squishy Champions
• Low Mobility Junglers
• Champions without CC

Remember to coordinate with your team and prioritize objective control while avoiding isolated encounters with Graves.

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