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
Volibear
vs

51.5%
Graves win rate vs Volibear
Skill matchup — could go either way
534
Games Analyzed
51.5%
Graves WR
48.5%
Volibear WR
+120
Avg Gold Diff @15
Graves
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Volibear
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Graves
Level 3
Volibear
Level 3
Graves
Level 6
Volibear
Level 6
Graves
1 item
Volibear
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Graves is strongest early game while Volibear peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Graves deals AD damage while Volibear deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Graves has range advantage. Volibear 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 Volibear's Weakness
Volibear's main weakness: Kiting, falls off late, no escape. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Graves Win Condition
Fast clear, invade, burst squishies, grit stacking
Volibear Win Condition
Tower dive with R, all-in with stun, early bully
Recommended Items
Graves

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game
Volibear

Riftmaker
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Zhonya'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
Volibear's Worst Matchups
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