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How to Play GravesJungle Build, Emerald+Patch 26.21

The recommended Graves Jungle build for LoL Patch 26.21, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Patch 26.21 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier down since last patchC#44of 58 Jungle champions
Win rate49.7%vs 51.0% role avg
Pick rate9.6%2nd most picked Jungle
Ban rate11.7%

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Graves Jungle Build (Patch 26.21)

Highest win rate build path (10.0% pick rate, 48.5% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

48.5% WR
DominationPRIMARY
Dark HarvestKEYSTONE
Sudden Impact
Grisly Mementos
Treasure Hunter
PrecisionSECONDARY
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashSmiteSmite

Skill order

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End of the Line24579
Smoke Screen31415
Quickdraw18101213
Collateral Damage611

Item build

10.0% pick
StartingScorchclaw PupHealth PotionScorchclaw Pup + Health Potion
Core buildHubrisHubrisThe CollectorThe CollectorLord Dominik's RegardsLord Dominik's Regards
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalThe CollectorThe CollectorHubrisHubrisLord Dominik's RegardsLord Dominik's RegardsImmortal ShieldbowImmortal ShieldbowInfinity EdgeInfinity EdgeYoumuu's GhostbladeYoumuu's Ghostblade

Graves Jungle meta analysis (Patch 26.21)

Graves holds a 49.7% win rate in the Jungle role on Patch 26.21, 1.3 points below the Jungle role average of 51.0%. That is the 44th highest win rate of 58 Jungle champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 9.6% pick rate (2nd most played in the role) and a 11.7% ban rate, Graves gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Graves Jungle slipped from B to C tier in Patch 26.21. A drop like this usually traces back to direct nerfs, item changes, or a meta shift toward unfavorable matchups, so respect the counter picks more than you did last patch. At C tier, Graves is a mains-only pick this patch: expect to out-knowledge opponents rather than out-stat them.

Champion select decides a lot of Graves Jungle games. The hardest matchups this patch are Khazix (39.5% win rate for Graves) and Sylas (45.9% win rate for Graves): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, JarvanIV (56.3%) and Qiyana (56.3%) are the matchups to look for, where Graves wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Jungle champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.21:

Graves matchup tips · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Graves good in Patch 26.21?

Graves is C tier Jungle in Patch 26.21 with a 49.7% win rate, 9.6% pick rate, and 11.7% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Graves Jungle after Patch 26.21 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Jungle role.

What is the best build for Graves Jungle?

The best Graves Jungle build in Patch 26.21 uses Hubris, The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards with the Dark Harvest keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Graves Jungle is C tier with 49.7% win rate this patch.

Who counters Graves?

Champions that counter Graves in Patch 26.21 include Khazix (39.5% Graves win rate), Sylas (45.9% Graves win rate), MasterYi (48.5% Graves win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Graves?

To climb with Graves Jungle in Patch 26.21, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Economy optimisation, Synchronizing waves, and Trading. Economy optimisation: As a carry, you alwasy want to convert you spare time into gold. Synchronizing waves: Synchronizing your waves during a siege multiplies the amount of pressure you exude upon your opponents.