Senna & Graves vs Smolder & Brand
Bot Lane MatchupSenna vs Smolder (with Graves & Brand) BOT matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You have slight pre-6 advantage through W root setups and Q sustain, but Brand's burst can be problematic if he lands combos.
- Post-6 your R provides excellent counter-engage against their teamfight ultimates.
Synergy & Trading
- Use W to set up Graves' burst combos, then follow with Q for damage and healing.
- Focus on auto-attacking for soul collection when enemies are low from Graves' damage.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Roam when Graves can 1v2 safely or when you have strong ward control - typically after level 6 when your R provides global presence.
- Time roams with jungle skirmishes for maximum impact.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't stand behind minions against Brand since his abilities pierce through waves.
- Your W has long cooldown early, so missing it leaves Graves without setup for his burst combos.
Created on 05/27/2026
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