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Patch 26.20Arena trios · updated Oct 7, 2026

Graves Arena Build

Graves, the Outlaw, is a ranged marksman champion. In fights Graves is a durable champion who deals physical damage in bursts. Here are the augments Graves players take most, the Prismatic items worth grabbing and the core build on patch 26.20.

Arena tier
Strong, reliable picks
Graves games this patch
23,472
Skill max
QEW

Quick Answer for Patch 26.20

  1. Draw Your Sword

    Prismatic

    You are now melee. Gain Attack Damage, Health, Attack Speed, Lifesteal, and Move Speed based on how much Attack Range you lost.

  2. Outlaw's Grit

    Gold

    After using a Dash, Blink, or Teleport Ability you gain Armor and Magic Resist.

  3. Clown College

    Prismatic

    Gain Deceive Summoner Spell. Deceive: You teleport and become Invisible. Your next Attack while Invisible deals additional physical damage. When you die, spawn an exploding box that deals a large amount of magic damage and Fear nearby enemies.

In game, Hexgate puts a badge under every augment card you are offered, with how often Graves players take it.

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Based on 23,472 Graves games in Arena on patch 26.20. Augments and items are ordered by how often Graves players take them; the bars compare each one with the most taken.

Best Augments for Graves by Rarity

Augment offers come in Silver, Gold and Prismatic. These are the cards Graves players take most at each rarity, most taken first.

Prismatic augments

  1. Draw Your Sword
  2. Clown College
  3. Fan the Hammer
  4. Jeweled Gauntlet

Gold augments

  1. Outlaw's Grit
  2. Thread the Needle
  3. Transmute: Prismatic
  4. Aim for the Head

Silver augments

  1. The Brutalizer
  2. escAPADe

Best Prismatic Items for Graves

The Prismatic items Graves players pick most often from the offer, most picked first.

  1. Hamstringer
  2. Sword of the Divine
  3. Galeforce
  4. Duskblade of Draktharr
  5. Hemomancer's Helm
  6. Regicide

Graves Arena Build

Boots to start, then the items Graves players build most often in Arena, most built first. Adapt the order to the lobby: every other team is an opponent.

Starting boots

  • Gluttonous Greaves
  • Plated Steelcaps

Core items

  1. Infinity Edge
  2. The Collector
  3. Lord Dominik's Regards
  4. Bloodthirster
  5. Mortal Reminder
  6. Immortal Shieldbow

Graves Skill Order

The order Graves players level their abilities in most often: max End of the Line (Q) first, then Quickdraw (E), and take Collateral Damage (R) whenever you can.

  1. QEnd of the Line
  2. EQuickdraw
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FAQ

What are the best augments for Graves in Arena?

On patch 26.20 Graves players take Draw Your Sword, Outlaw's Grit and Clown College most often.

What is the best Prismatic item for Graves?

The Prismatic items Graves players pick most are Hamstringer, Sword of the Divine and Galeforce.

What should Graves build in Arena?

Start with Gluttonous Greaves, then the items Graves players build most: Infinity Edge, The Collector and Lord Dominik's Regards. Adapt the rest to the lobby.

What is the best skill order for Graves in Arena?

Max End of the Line (Q) first, then Quickdraw (E), and level Collateral Damage (R) whenever you can.

Is Graves good in Arena?

On patch 26.20 Graves is A tier in the Arena tier list: strong, reliable picks.

More A Tier Champions

Arena tier list for all champions · Graves in ARAM Mayhem

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