Graves vs Ekko JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Graves into Ekkomedium

Overview

Use Graves's fast clear and strong dueling to control jungle tempo and invade Ekko before level 6.
Prioritize river control and contest Scuttle when nearby lanes have priority to deny Ekko objective access.
Focus on snowballing through counter-jungling and ranged skirmishes to leverage Graves's scaling potential.

Path camps to align with invade windows and lane priority, focusing on early counter-jungling when Ekko is vulnerable.
Fight for first Scuttle only if nearby lanes can move first to secure river control.
Use tempo leads from fast clears to pressure dragon and Rift Herald entrances, denying Ekko safe setups.

Watch for Ekko's level 6 availability as it enables strong all-ins and escape.
Avoid isolated river fights without lane priority, as Ekko's mobility and stun can turn skirmishes.
Be cautious when low on health during clears, as Ekko can exploit with burst and crowd control.

Start with a full clear to maximize health and tempo before contesting Scuttle or invading.
Invade Ekko early when his pathing is predictable and before he hits level 6 power spike.
Avoid extended river fights without lane priority and use to kite and disengage counters.

Graves's early clear speed and level 3 unlock enable aggressive counter-jungling and invade attempts.
Respect Ekko's level 6 for burst and escape; avoid forcing fights when it's available.
After Ekko completes his first AP burst item, increase pressure on his jungle and lanes to deny scaling.

Convert early clear speed and invade success into sustained jungle control and objective pressure.
Use ranged dueling and armor stacking to win skirmishes and deny Ekko's scaling by stealing camps.
Leverage vision and tempo to set up cross-map plays, forcing Ekko into unfavorable fights or away from objectives.

Tactical tip

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