Graves vs Zed JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Overview

Use Graves's fast, healthy clears and strong dueling to control jungle tempo and punish Zed's weaker early clears.
Prioritize river control and Scuttle vision to deny Zed safe access to objectives and counter his high early agency.
Leverage ranged skirmishing and tempo leads to avoid giving Zed easy all-ins and snowball advantages.

Path for a three-camp clear into river Scuttle control, contesting only with lane priority support.
Invade Zed's jungle when he shows on predictable gank paths, using your dueling strength to force him off camps.
Secure early dragon and Rift Herald vision to deny Zed access and force unfavorable fights.

Avoid isolated river fights around Zed's level 3 combo and level 6 ultimate windows.
Do not contest Scuttle or objectives when low on health or without lane priority to prevent burst punishments.
Respect Zed's first lethality item timing as his dueling threat and fight initiation power spikes.

Start with a full clear to maximize health and tempo, then contest first Scuttle if nearby lanes have priority.
Avoid early direct fights unless you have level or health advantage, respecting Zed's level 3 mobility and burst.
Use clear speed to path around Zed's expected gank routes and counter-invade when he commits to lane pressure.

Respect Zed's level 3 unlock of -- combo by avoiding isolated fights.
Use Graves's early clear speed and dueling to counter-jungle before Zed completes lethality items.
Track Zed's ultimate cooldown to avoid all-ins and punish post-ultimate windows.

Convert clear tempo and dueling into aggressive counter-jungling to deny Zed farm and experience.
Use river control and vision to secure early dragons and Rift Herald, forcing Zed into unfavorable fights.
Leverage ranged burst and kiting to snowball leads into objective pressure and teamfight access, denying Zed picks.

Tactical tip

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