Locke vs Graves JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Overview

Use your mark setup with to create kill pressure on low-health targets.
Prioritize skirmishes where takedown resets on can chain kills.
Avoid extended fights without execute pressure to prevent losing health from activation.

Focus on quick camp clears and use to mark targets before committing with and .
Contest Scuttle when nearby lanes can move first to reduce Graves's invade pressure.
Use takedown resets on to chain kills and deny Graves farm and tempo.

Start with a full clear to reach level 3 and unlock your full combo with , , and .
Avoid early river fights if Graves has lane priority or is nearby with strong clear tempo.
Look to counter-invade only when Graves is spotted on predictable gank paths or after he wastes his dash.

Level 3 unlocks your full combo, enabling mark setup and committed skirmishes.
Level 6 adds long-range execute pressure; chip targets with before committing.
First assassin or AP skirmish item completion boosts your execute threat and reset potential.

Convert jungle tempo into objectives by chaining kills with resets.
Use vision and lane priority to counter-jungle Graves and deny his scaling.
Focus on skirmishes around marked low-health targets to snowball and control mid-game fights.

Tactical tip

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

Updated Jul 5, 2026