Graves vs Volibear JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Overview

Use Graves's fast, healthy clears and strong early dueling to control jungle tempo and contest camps aggressively.
Prioritize river and objective entrances with lane priority to set up Scuttle fights and invade windows.
Deny Volibear early tempo and scale through ranged skirmishes and counter-jungling.

Path camps to invade or counter-jungle when Volibear commits to river fights or side lanes.
Fight for first Scuttle only if lanes can move first; otherwise, secure your jungle and deny his farm.
Use lane priority to control river vision and pressure dragon or Rift Herald before his level 6 dive threat.

Avoid invading when Volibear's stun and tower dive are available without lane priority.
Be cautious in isolated river fights where Volibear's shield and sustain can win extended trades.
Watch for forced smite fights on dragon or Rift Herald after level 6 due to Volibear's durable brawling.

Start with a full clear to maintain health and tempo, then contest first Scuttle if lanes have priority.
Avoid direct fights if Volibear shows on gank paths without lane support; counter-jungle safely instead.
Track Volibear's path with superior clear speed and counter-gank around level 3-4.

Use Graves's early clear speed and dueling power to invade or contest camps before Volibear hits level 6.
Respect Volibear's level 6 dive threat that disables towers and enables durable engages.
Pressure Volibear before he completes his first bruiser or tank item to limit his sustain in fights.

Convert fast clear tempo into vision and river control to deny Volibear safe farm and force reactive plays.
Use counter-jungling and timely counter-ganks to snowball leads and prevent Volibear scaling.
Leverage ranged dueling and armor stacking to win skirmishes, then pressure objectives with lane priority before Volibear groups.

Tactical tip

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