Graves Jungle has trouble against Hecarim (48.4% win rate) based on 560 games. This is a tough matchup for Graves players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Graves Jungle vs Hecarim Jungle in patch 15.18 (25.18), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 64.8% in this matchup.
Graves dominates the meta (14th most popular, 4.4% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Hecarim (3.7% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of jungle's current powerhouses. Surprising upset: Despite Graves's higher tier rating, Hecarim wins 51.6% of encounters. This suggests Hecarim's kit specifically counters Graves's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Fleet Footwork + Triumph combination (63.5% win rate) plus optimal itemization Youmuu's Ghostblade, The Collector, Infinity Edge, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 48.4% to 64.8% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Graves's superior farming (7.68 vs 7.52/min, 1st among Jungle) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.16 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Graves outputs more damage (812 vs 674/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Hecarim: leads in both matchup win rate (51.6%) and KDA (2.80 vs 2.50, 20th vs 40th place). Graves players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | B |
| 48.4% | Matchup Winrate | 51.6% |
| 49.70% | Role Winrate | 49.57% |
| #39 | Winrate Rank | #43 |
| 4.4% | Pickrate | 3.7% |
| 2.5 | Average KDA | 2.8 |
| 492 | Gold per Minute | 434 |
| 7.68 | CS/Min | 7.52 |
| 0.20 | Wards per Minute | 0.18 |
| 812 | Damage per Minute | 674 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Graves versus Hecarim matchup in the jungle, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Except for rare builds, Graves deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Hecarim deals mainly physical damage (78.94%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Graves is higher farming statistics (ranked 1st among role champions) (versus 2nd for Hecarim), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.8 versus 2.5) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Graves player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Hecarim player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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