Yone vs Graves
Mid Lane MatchupYone vs Graves MID matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You lose early trades pre-6 due to Graves' superior burst damage and range advantage with Q+auto combos.
- Post-6 you gain kill pressure with R engage potential, but Graves still wins short trades due to his armor scaling and E mobility.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern is E forward, Q3 knockup, W shield, then E back to safety before Graves can retaliate with full combo.
- Avoid extended trades where his armor stacks and grit passive give him significant durability advantage.
Wave Control
- Push waves early to prevent Graves from freezing and zoning you with his superior range and waveclear.
- Look for roam timings after shoving since you can't effectively contest CS when he has wave control.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't use E aggressively without tracking Graves' E cooldown, as he can easily follow your return with his dash and burst you down.
- Avoid fighting in minion waves where his Q can hit multiple targets and deal increased damage to you.
Created on 05/17/2026
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