Master Yi vs Graves JUNGLE Matchup Guide

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Overview

Prioritize full clears to reach item spikes before contesting Graves's camps or river.
Avoid early river fights due to Graves's strong invade and dueling potential.
Use your superior scaling and reset potential to punish Graves after key cooldowns are used.

Trade camps cross-map to maintain item tempo and avoid early direct fights.
Contest Scuttle only when nearby lanes have priority and vision control.
Use lane priority to set up dragon and Rift Herald control for later objective pressure.

Avoid isolated river fights early where Graves's ranged burst and dueling excel.
Be cautious during low-health clears to prevent Graves forcing smite contests.
Respect Graves's ability to kite and contest camps; don't fight without lane priority or vision.

At level 6, use to chase and reset on low-health targets after Graves commits damage.
First item spike boosts sustained damage and objective control; keep camp tempo high.
Respect Graves's early clear speed and dueling power; avoid fights before these spikes.

Convert scaling and reset potential into cleaning up fights after Graves uses key cooldowns.
Maintain high jungle tempo with safe full clears to reach item spikes faster.
Use vision and lane priority to counter-jungle Graves and secure dragons and Rift Herald safely.

Tactical tip

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

Updated Jul 5, 2026New matchup