Graves vs Locke JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Graves into Lockemedium

Overview

Use Graves' fast clears and high dueling power to control the jungle tempo early.
Prioritize invading Locke when he shows on predictable gank paths to punish weaker clears.
Leverage ranged skirmishes and armor stacking to win isolated fights and secure objectives.

Path camps to enable early invades or counter-jungling when Locke reveals his route.
Use strong clear speed to keep pressure and force Locke onto the back foot.
Control river entrances with vision to secure dragons and Rift Herald setups safely.

Avoid isolated river fights when Locke has available for resets and chase.
Respect Locke's level 6 execute range; avoid low-health skirmishes without backup.
Be cautious contesting objectives if Locke's lanes have priority or he can flank with resets.

Full clear quickly to maintain health and tempo before contesting river or Scuttle.
Only fight for first Scuttle if nearby lanes have priority to support or counter-gank.
Avoid early fights if Locke has lane priority or if your health is low after clearing.

Level 3 power spike allows full access to , , and for strong early skirmishes.
Item completions increase dueling strength and clear speed, enabling more aggressive invades.
Maintaining armor stacks and using burst effectively maximizes burst damage in fights.

Convert clear speed and dueling power into sustained jungle control and objective setups.
Use ranged poke and armor stacking to win skirmishes and deny Locke's jungle access.
Leverage vision and tempo leads to invade, counter-jungle, and force Locke into unfavorable fights.

Tactical tip

For Graves vs Locke, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Jungle lane check.

Updated Jul 5, 2026