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Graves vs Xerath

How to Beat Xerath as Graves in LoLGraves is in the a tier of champions
Marksman
Mage

How to Beat Xerath as Graves

based on 6,678 Graves vs Xerath matchups
Win Rate
49.5 %
K/D/A
2.36
Pick Rate
4 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We produce our counter stats from the millions of ranked League of Legends matches that we evaluate every week. This guide on how to beat Xerath as Graves resulted from an evaluation of 6678 ranked rounds where both champions fought one another. This matchup is fairly rare. Graves is forced to battle against Xerath in only 4.0% of his games.

Graves vs Xerath Matchup Summary

Graves has done a ok job of countering Xerath. Normally, he wins a acceptable 49.5% of matches the champions clash against one another in. In Graves vs Xerath rounds, Graves’s team is 0.0% more likely to get first blood, implying that he most likely will be able to get first blood versus Xerath.

Best Graves vs Xerath Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Scorchclaw PupHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
BootsRectrix

Core Graves Items

~22 Mins
Youmuu's GhostbladeMaw of MalmortiusVoltaic Cyclosword

Optional Items

Guardian AngelBloodthirsterOpportunityInfinity Edge

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonersmite summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Graves to level upq
>
Second ability for Graves to level upe
>
Last skill for Graves to max outw

Runes

PrecisionFleet FootworkTriumphLegend: AlacrityCoup de Grace
InspirationMagical FootwearCosmic Insight
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling
Graves's passive ability p
Graves's q ability q
Graves's w ability w
Graves's e ability e
Graves's ultimate ability r
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E
2
Q
3
Q
4
W
5
Q
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R
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Q
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Guide to Countering Xerath as Graves

Tips for Playing as Graves against Xerath

Smoke Screen can be used both to escape and to set up a kill.

Using Quickdraw to get into range and delivering a point blank Buckshot can do lots of damage.

Advice to Win Against Xerath

Xerath's range can be intimidating, but most champions who close distance with him can trade favorably.

Banshee's Veil will make it much harder for Xerath to land Shocking Orb on you.

Xerath takes a long time to engage Rite of the Arcane. Watch for his spellcast animation and start dodging.

Graves vs Xerath Counter Stats

Graves Image
Win Rate
49.5 %
VS
Win Rate
50.5 %
Xerath Image
7.4
< Kills >
5.7
5.9
< Deaths >
5.2
6.5
< Assists >
9.6
1.69
< Killing Sprees >
1.31
55
< Minions Killed >
108
1.61
< Dragons Killed >
0.06
0.47
< Inhibitors >
0.41
17,468
< Physical Damage >
630
890
< Magic Damage >
23,615
1,650
< True Damage >
708
20,009
< Damage Dealt >
24,954
30,965
< Damage Taken >
16,015
12,999
< Gold Earned >
11,112
1.71
< Towers >
1.6
0.38
< Baron Takedowns >
0.02
14,529
< Total Healing >
1,473
14,814
< Experience >
12,970
24
< Vision Score >
39
6
< Wards Placed >
18
495
< Time Dealing CC >
181

How to Counter Xerath with Graves in LoL

The stat comparisons shown on this page emphasize several strategic Graves vs. Xerath counter statistics that can help you grasp the differences between this set of champions. As an example, Graves’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Xerath’s KDA ratio of NaN, indicating that Graves may be more central to his team's team fighting capability than Xerath..

Graves typically has a slightly larger longest kill spree than his matchup does. Commonly, he receives more damage than Xerath. This typically indicates different amounts of tankyness, yet it can also imply that the one champ has less agility and thus is not able to flee from further damage when poked or engaged.

Differences between Graves and Xerath

Damage Types Compared

Graves
Xerath
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Graves
Xerath

Who is Better, Graves or Xerath?

Both League of Legends champions are great champions. Both champs have their pros and cons. In the game's current meta, Graves usually fairs equally well when playing against Xerath, with a 49.5% win rate. Therefore, Graves makes an ok counter to Xerath.

While Graves does have a lower win rate compared to Xerath, when on opposite teams, Graves also has a much lower level of difficulty that makes him a less challenging champion to develop with. You should be careful when picking Graves into Xerath.

Moreover, Graves also has almost no amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Xerath. This makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when trying to counter champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there isn't one best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Graves vs Xerath matchups, Xerath is the better champion with a similar win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allies during late stage team fights.

Graves is a somewhat poor counter to Xerath. You will do well by focussing your gameplay on keeping up your gold income and taking out objectives. If you are able to do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Graves against Xerath.

Other Champion Matchups Against Graves

Graves Loses Against

ZyraZyra46.8% winrateBardBard47.1% winrateNaafiriNaafiri47.2% winrateTahm KenchTahm Kench47.3% winrate

Graves Wins Against

NidaleeNidalee55.6% winrateLeBlancLeBlanc55.2% winrateXayahXayah55% winrateKai'SaKai'Sa54.7% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

TeemoTeemo+ 54.2% 11371 GamesZyraZyra+ 54.3% 6861 GamesMaokaiMaokai+ 54.6% 6548 GamesLilliaLillia+ 55.7% 1241 Games

Additional Information for Graves Players

How We Calculated Our Graves vs Xerath Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Xerath as Graves, we analyzed 6,678 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Xerath as Graves comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

Other Useful Resources

Graves Build Xerath Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

If you would like to truly master Graves in order to counter Xerath during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to learn a few extra tricks and insights into this matchup. If you mind the build and suggestions presented above, you should increase your win rate significantly and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Graves on average gets less CS relative to Xerath. Champions who on average don't get much CS often don't require much CS to be valuable teammates, such as support champions. They are able to scale properly off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champs with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, often have to have many items to be effective. In either situation, try to surpass the values displayed here to do well.

The most crucial items to focus on in your Graves versus Xerath build include Youmuu's Ghostblade, Maw of Malmortius, and Voltaic Cyclosword. When Graves incorporated at least these three pieces in his build, he performed significantly better vs Xerath than with most other commonly used item sets. In fact, Graves had an average winrate of 49.5% when countering Xerath with this build.

To have the highest probability of annihilating Xerath as Graves, Graves players should use the Fleet Footwork, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace, Cosmic Insight, and Magical Footwear runes from the Precision and Inspiration rune sets. Of all the rune builds players picked for Graves vs Xerath matchups, this set of runes resulted in the best win rate. Notably, these runes gave a 49.5% win rate overall.

By default, tips, statistics, and builds on how to beat Xerath as Graves are presented for every ranked division. If you would like to scope the stats and builds to a particular rank, you should use the selection menu earlier in the counter matchup guide.