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Graves vs Xin Zhao

Jungle Matchup

Graves vs Xin Zhao JUNGLE matchup tips: scuttle control, predicted pathing, invade windows and common mistakes.

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Scuttle Contest

At level 3, you win the scuttle fight if you land your Q into the wall for the double-hit and maintain distance with E to avoid Xin Zhao's W slow and knockup combo; your burst window is tight but favorable if you kite properly rather than standing still.
From level 6, you win 1v1 by using E to reposition behind Xin Zhao after he commits his E knockup, then unloading your full combo at close range where your shotgun spread deals maximum damage before he can chain another knockup.

Xin Zhao typically starts Red Buff side and paths through Raptors or Wolves into Scuttle, often looking for an early level 3 gank on a pushed side lane before contesting objectives; he favors aggressive early pathing because his dueling power peaks at levels 3-5.
Expect him to mirror your path if he knows your start, or to take a short clear and look for a level 2 invade on your second camp if he starts on the opposite side of the map.

You can invade Xin Zhao at his second buff after he clears his first camp, ideally around 2:15-2:30 at the buff he started opposite to; your burst at level 2 with Q and basic attacks is strong enough to force a flash or secure a kill if he is low from clearing.
However, avoid invading into his Red Buff side early if he started there, as he will be at full health with the buff active and his W sustain will outlast your burst window.

Do not let Xin Zhao close the gap and land his E knockup while you are at full ammo without an E dodge ready, because eating a full W slow into E knockup into basic attack chain removes your ability to kite and turns the fight entirely in his favor.
Avoid using E aggressively into him as an engage tool; it is your escape and repositioning option, and burning it offensively leaves you with no answer to his gap-close.

Created on 09/05/2026

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