July 2026 · Patch 7.2a
Marksman · JUNGLE · TOP

Graves Wild Rift Best Build Guide

Violent tempo jungler build: Graves must arrive to objectives with a lead in camps, vision, or tempo, then convert that edge into winning duels or short entries on already damaged targets. The cleaned build therefore stresses map pressure, not only the fantasy of the one-shot.

★ JUNGLE · TOP Tier A
DMG
UTIL
TANK
DIFF
Win 43.5% #61 · ↓3pt
Pick 3.6% #21
Ban 0.1% #85

Builds — official CN server data (patch 7.2)

Three reads of the same champion, computed by our engine on official CN server data (current-patch stats, ratios and prices): a reliable base to adapt to your game. Why this data? →

Berserker's Greaves
Recommended bootsBerserker's Greaves
Fleet Footwork
Recommended runesBrutalGiant SlayerLegend: AlacrityBone Plating

Power spikes (computed)

Early (1-5)
9/10
Mid (6-10)
8/10
Late (11-15)
9/10
Lv 6 BloodthirsterLv 9 Infinity Edge + Ultimate rank 2Lv 13 Lord Dominik's Regards + Ultimate rank 3

Situational adaptations

Mortal Reminder
Mortal ReminderAgainst healing (Soraka, Aatrox, lifesteal…)
Kraken Slayer
Kraken SlayerAgainst 2+ tanks / HP stackers
Guardian Angel
Guardian AngelAgainst AD burst (assassins, Zed, Rengar…)
Mercurial Scimitar
Mercurial ScimitarAgainst AP burst (Syndra, Fizz, Evelynn…)
Serylda's Grudge
Serylda's GrudgeAgainst heavy mobility

The detailed guide below dates from patch 7.0e and is being rewritten — for the current meta, rely on the variants above.

Graves relies on burst and tempo. His build maximizes immediate damage.

Recommended Build

Starter

Long Sword Long Sword
The Collector
The Collector

Executes low-health targets, synergizes with shotgun burst

Essence Reaver
Essence Reaver

Mana + Sheen proc, combo with thes AA shotgun in melee

Mortal Reminder
Mortal Reminder

Anti-heal + crit, Graves plays as a burst AD jungler

Boots & enchant

Gluttonous Greaves Gluttonous Greaves
Quicksilver Quicksilver
vs burst / dive
Stasis Stasis

Skill order

QEW
Passive
Passive New Destiny
Q
End of the Line
1468
W
Smoke Screen
3121415
E
Quickdraw
271011
R
Collateral Damage
5913

Runes

Fleet Footwork
Fleet Footwork

Mobility for to his repositions dash (E) and sustain during his clears jungle.

Gathering Storm
Gathering Storm

Scales AD to that his volleys End of the Line are devastating in late game.

Coup De Grace
Coup De Grace

Finishes after his smoke screen E that the slows and the blinds targets.

Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Alacrity

Attack speed to reload his ammo Buckshot faster between each burst.

Overgrowth
Overgrowth

Accumulated HP to compensate for his armor natural during fights extended.

Situational Items

vs Shielding
Guardian Angel Guardian Angel
Serpent's Fang Serpent's Fang
vs Ability Power
Guardian Angel Guardian Angel
Maw of Malmortius Maw of Malmortius
vs Crowd Control
Galeforce Galeforce
Quicksilver Quicksilver

Situational Runes

vs Tanks
Coup De Grace Coup De Grace
Giant Slayer Giant Slayer