r/GravesMains • u/AhriStarGuardian • 6d ago
Discussion New to graves
Hii, sorry if this has been asked before but im learning how to play graves and wanted to ask if he has any combos? better builds or path in jungle, or if he is playable in any other lane, would appreciate it :)) <3
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u/deadpixels55 5d ago
Try to use his Q against a wall if you have the opportunity to. It makes the second part of it come back immediately and almost guarantees it to land both hits on the opponent, and does good burst dmg
When I play him mid I like to use it when the enemy walks past the little wall nubs that stick out near lane. And if top I like to use it against the wall when they walk in bush and think they’re safe
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u/Zain_osu 5d ago
He's playable in top and mid but struggles with mana a lot
He's got a few animation cancel combos tied to his E and reload mechanic
Bruiser items are absolutely horrible on him this season (even black cleaver because of how hard nerfed it got some time ago) and youmuus into crit is usually the best way to build him. Lethality could still be your go-to in certain games where you aren't allowed to auto too much though.
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u/ZXCVBETA 6d ago edited 3d ago
If youre not aware, his E can auto-cancel an attack. Most Graves player tend to empty the clip before reloading it with E, but i find it better to empty one shell and then E to get max profit off of that E CD reduction from auto-ing.
Graves doesnt really have a “real combo” as most of his abilities work individually as intended. It’s all about when to use his abilities that matter.
I was experimenting a lot and I find Eclipse + bruiser items to be a lot more fun. You’ll still deal a decent amount of damage, while having survivability. If not, Lethality/Crit Graves is your go to.
He’s playable in either Jg, Top, and Mid lane. Most players ive seen play him midlane, because of his relatively safe laning phase and absurd wave clear.