Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 38Updated 9/12/2026, 10:14:59 PM
Confidence: Medium-2.6% vs 50%38 games
Lane phases
AI heuristicLevels 1–2
Sivir edge
Sivir has stronger early trades — respect all-ins.
Levels 3–5
Sivir edge
Graves needs to play safe until item spikes.
Level 6+
Sivir edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Even
If Graves reaches items, teamfights can neutralize the lane loser.
Why?
AI heuristicHard
- Sample win rate for Graves is 47.4% in this matchup.
- Sivir statistically wins more often in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Hard matchup for Graves into Sivir — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Give up early shove if Sivir can all-in you.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't overstay for a plate when behind.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Graves page (Jungle): Fleet Footwork Build · 47.8% WR · 255 games
Skill order: E › Q › W
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 480Updated 9/12/2026, 8:19:31 PM