Darius vs Graves JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Darius vs Graves

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Use Darius's early dueling strength to contest camps and punish Graves's attempts to invade or counter-jungle.
Prioritize river control and Scuttle Crab to limit Graves's high tempo and objective pressure.

Jungle Plan

Path for a strong level 3 with full clear, then look to invade Graves's jungle when he commits to predictable camp routes.
Fight for river control and Scuttle Crab when your lanes have priority to secure vision and objective setup.
Use lane priority to set up cross-map plays around dragon and Rift Herald, denying Graves tempo and scaling opportunities.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights before level 6 when Graves can kite and burst with (E) dash and (R) burst.
Be cautious contesting objectives without lane priority, as Graves can force smite fights with superior clear speed.
Low-health clears expose you to Graves's counter-invades; maintain vision and recall timing to reduce risk.

Early game

Start with a full clear to reach level 3 quickly and prepare for early river contest.
Avoid fighting Graves without nearby lane priority or vision, as his mobility and burst can punish overextensions.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes can assist or Graves shows on opposite side to prevent counter-invade.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) execute, enabling lethal extended fights and resets; stack passive before committing to all-ins.
First completed bruiser item increases durability and damage, allowing longer duels and better survival against Graves's burst.
Graves's early clear speed and mobility spike his invade threat; respect his level 3-4 window by avoiding isolated fights.

Win conditions

Convert jungle tempo into objective control by securing Scuttle Crab and dragon with lane priority and vision.
Use superior dueling to invade and steal camps when Graves shows on opposite side or overextends.
Leverage level 6 execute resets and bruiser item spikes to pressure lanes, force kills, and snowball leads into map control.