Taliyah vs Graves JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Taliyah vs Graves

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Use Taliyah's efficient clear speed to reach river first and contest Scuttle when lanes have priority.
Control river chokepoints with (W) and (E) to punish Graves's dash and limit his invade potential.

Jungle Plan

Full clear camps while tracking Graves's path to anticipate and counter his invade or counter-jungle attempts.
Fight for river control and Scuttle when your lanes have priority to secure objectives and deny Graves vision.
Use (R) to create numbers advantages around dragon or Herald, enabling safer objective setups and counter-ganks.

Danger windows

Be cautious contesting river fights pre-level 6 when Graves's early dueling and invade pressure peak.
Avoid low-health clears or forced smite fights where Graves can capitalize on his burst and mobility.
Respect Graves's (E) dash and (W) smoke screen during isolated skirmishes near jungle entrances or narrow paths.

Early game

Start with a clear path that preserves worked ground for smooth movement and quick level 3 power spike.
Contest first Scuttle only when nearby lanes can move first to avoid Graves's strong early invade.
Avoid extended fights early unless Graves is caught out of position or after he uses his dash aggressively.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R), massively increasing map pressure and enabling cross-map plays; use this to force picks or assist side lanes.
First completed mage item boosts (Q) poke and wave control, allowing more confident pressure on camps and river control.
Level 3 grants access to (Q), (W), and (E) combo for punishing Graves's dashes through worked ground zones.

Win conditions

Convert clear speed and worked ground control into early Scuttle and dragon vision dominance to deny Graves tempo.
Use (W) and (E) to punish Graves's dash when he attempts to invade or contest camps, forcing him off key objectives.
Leverage (R) for cross-map pressure and coordinated ganks to snowball lanes and secure Herald or dragon control.