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
Taliyah
vs

46.8%
Graves win rate vs Taliyah
Taliyah has the edge
385
Games Analyzed
46.8%
Graves WR
53.2%
Taliyah WR
-260
Avg Gold Diff @15
Graves
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Taliyah
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Graves
Level 3
Taliyah
Level 3
Graves
Level 6
Taliyah
Level 6
Graves
1 item
Taliyah
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Graves is strongest early game while Taliyah peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Graves deals AD damage while Taliyah deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
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
Taliyah Win Condition
W+E combo burst, R wall cuts off escapes, roam
Recommended Items
Graves

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Taliyah's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Taliyah's burst
Taliyah

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
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
Taliyah's Worst Matchups
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