Nunu & Willump vs Graves JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Nunu & Willump vs Graves JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nunu & Willump into Gravesmedium

Overview

Use angles from fog to gank early and force Graves to play cautiously.
Leverage superior objective control with plus Smite to pressure dragon and Rift Herald.
Avoid isolated duels since Graves excels in skirmishes; force numbers advantage with lane CC and snowball setups.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize pathing that enables surprise ganks through fog with to convert flashes into objectives.
Use plus Smite to secure early dragon or Rift Herald after successful ganks.
Track Graves' pathing and use lane priority to control river and objective entrances before contesting or counter-ganking.

Danger windows

Beware Graves' early invade windows where his fast clears and dueling can punish weak clears.
Avoid isolated river fights and forced smite contests without lane priority, as Graves can outduel and kite you.
Be cautious during low-health clears or when lanes lack vision, as Graves can capitalize to invade or counter-gank.

Early game

Start with a fast clear using to maintain health and enable early ganks.
Contest first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to avoid Graves' strong dueling and invade potential.
Avoid early invades unless Graves is visible on the opposite side or you have lane support to counter him.

Power spikes

At first dragon or Rift Herald spawn, use plus Smite to force objectives when lanes have priority.
At level 6, layer after or allied CC to maximize zone control and punish Graves.
Respect Graves' early skirmish power from dash and burst; avoid extended fights without numbers advantage.

Win conditions

Convert early ganks into immediate dragon or Rift Herald starts using plus Smite to build leads.
Use angles from fog to create numbers advantages denying Graves tempo and scaling.
Control river vision and track Graves' pathing to enable counter-jungling and force teamfights where your utility excels.

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