Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Graves
VS
Champion 2
Skarner
vs

49.3%
Graves win rate vs Skarner
Skill matchup — could go either way
347
Games Analyzed
49.3%
Graves WR
50.7%
Skarner WR
-57
Avg Gold Diff @15
Graves
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Skarner
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Graves
Level 3
Skarner
Level 3
Graves
Level 6
Skarner
Level 6
Graves
1 item
Skarner
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Graves is strongest early game while Skarner peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Graves deals AD damage while Skarner deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Graves has range advantage. Skarner should look for short trades when Graves uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Graves's Weakness
Graves's main weakness: Tanks, long-range poke, kiting. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Graves Win Condition
Fast clear, invade, burst squishies, grit stacking
Skarner Win Condition
R suppress and drag carry into team, tanky engage
Recommended Items
Graves

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game
Skarner
Iceborn Gauntlet
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Graves's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Graves's sustain/autos

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Graves's Worst Matchups
Skarner's Worst Matchups
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