Graves vs Jax JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Graves vs Jax

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Graves's fast, healthy clears to maintain jungle tempo and contest camps aggressively against Jax.
Prioritize river control and objective entrances to leverage Graves's strong early dueling and invade resistance.
Focus on snowballing through counter-jungling and ranged skirmishes to deny Jax scaling opportunities.

Jungle Plan

Path camps to align with invade windows where Jax is predictable and less likely to counter-invade.
Contest river vision and Scuttle when lanes have priority to secure objective control and deny Jax early tempo.
Use tempo leads to counter-jungle Jax's side and force him into risky pathing before his item spikes.

Danger windows

Beware of fighting Jax when his (E) dodge and stun is up, as it negates auto-attack damage and sets up counter-engage.
Avoid isolated river skirmishes without lane priority, as Jax can leap in with (Q) and stun with (E).
Be cautious contesting objectives when Jax reaches his two-item spike and can force longer duels.

Early game

Start with a full clear to hit level 3 quickly and prepare for early river Scuttle contest.
Fight for first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to support and reduce counter-gank risk.
Avoid extended fights early if (E) is available, instead use mobility and range to kite and reset camps.

Power spikes

Graves spikes early with level 3 and fast clear speed; use this to invade or force Jax off camps.
Respect Jax's level 6 (R) spike which grants durability; avoid extended fights unless (E) is down.
Punish Jax before his two-item spike by denying farm and forcing fights on Graves's terms.

Win conditions

Convert fast clear tempo and early dueling strength into consistent counter-jungling to deny Jax farm and scaling.
Control river vision and Scuttle to secure dragons and Rift Herald, leveraging Graves's objective presence.
Use ranged skirmishes and map pressure to force Jax into unfavorable fights or side-lane responses, preventing his splitpush power.