Graves vs Trundle JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Graves vs Trundle

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Graves's fast clear and strong dueling to control jungle tempo and contest camps early against Trundle.
Prioritize river control and objective vision to limit Trundle's ability to set up pillar traps and extended fights.
This matchup favors snowballing through counter-jungling and ranged skirmishes to deny Trundle scaling and objective access.

Jungle Plan

Path camps toward river entrances with lane priority to set up safe Scuttle fights and invade windows.
Counter-jungle when Trundle commits to side lanes or predictable gank paths to deny his scaling and force resets.
Use vision control around dragon and Rift Herald to leverage Graves's ranged dueling and deny Trundle extended fights in objectives.

Danger windows

Beware Trundle's early level 6 when (R) can drain your resistances and health in duels.
Respect fights inside (W) zone where his healing and attack speed peak.
Avoid isolated river skirmishes without lane priority or vision, as (E) pillar can trap and punish you.

Early game

Start with a full clear to maximize health and tempo before contesting river or Scuttle.
Fight for first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to support and avoid being caught by Trundle's pillar.
Avoid early direct invades unless you have clear vision on Trundle's position and can kite his engage abilities.

Power spikes

Graves spikes at level 6 with (R) burst; use this to punish Trundle before he can stack resistances.
Trundle's level 6 (R) is a major threat; avoid extended fights when he uses it on durable targets.
Graves's first dueling item timing increases his ability to kite and burst, enabling more aggressive counter-jungling and objective pressure.

Win conditions

Convert fast, healthy clears and ranged skirmishes into consistent counter-jungling and camp denial.
Use lane priority and vision to secure Scuttle and dragon control, preventing Trundle from forcing extended fights.
Leverage Graves's mobility and burst to avoid prolonged duels and punish Trundle's cooldowns, snowballing leads into objectives and teamfights.