Graves is a powerful marksman jungler who excels at clearing camps quickly and dealing massive burst damage with his unique shotgun, Destiny. His playstyle revolves around efficient farming, counter-jungling, and scaling into a late-game carry.

Core Strengths:

• Fast jungle clear speed
• Strong 1v1 dueling potential
• Excellent late-game scaling
• High burst damage output
• Good mobility and kiting ability

Key Weaknesses:

• Limited crowd control
• Shorter attack range
• Vulnerable to CC
• Weak early ganking potential
• Struggles when behind

Ability Prioritization:

1. Start with E (Quick Draw) at level 1
2. Max Q (Buckshot) first
3. Max E second
4. Max W (Smoke Screen) last
5. Take R (Collateral Damage) at 6, 11, 16

Key Mechanics:

• Passive (Destiny Deluxe): Two-shot reload system with multiple projectiles per shot
• Q (Buckshot): Use against walls for instant burst damage
• W (Smoke Screen): Zone control and utility
• E (Quick Draw): Mobility, armor stacks, and auto-reset
• R (Collateral Damage): Execute damage and area control

Essential Combos:

• AA → E → AA: Quick burst combo
• Q against wall → AA → E → AA: Maximum burst sequence
• W → R → E: Zone control into damage combo

Item Build Path: Starting: Emberknife + Refillable Potion

Core Items:

• Eclipse/Immortal Shieldbow
• The Collector
• Lord Dominik's Regards

Situational Items:

• Bloodthirster
• Guardian Angel
• Death's Dance
• Maw of Malmortius

Synergizes well with CC-heavy champions like:

• Top: Renekton, Shen
• Mid: Lissandra
• Support: Leona

Tips for Success:

1. Focus on efficient farming early game
2. Counter-jungle when possible
3. Coordinate ganks with lanes that have CC
4. Position carefully in teamfights due to short range
5. Use terrain for quick Q detonations
6. Stack E armor in extended fights

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