Rengar vs Graves JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Rengar vs Graves

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Use brush control and early invades to punish Graves's faster clear and invade resistance.
Prioritize river brush control before fighting Scuttle or objectives to leverage Rengar's dueling and pick potential.

Jungle Plan

Invade enemy jungle entrances when lanes have priority to deny Graves camps and tempo.
Contest Scuttle only with brush control and lane priority to force Graves into unfavorable fights.
Use (R) stealth to create picks around dragon or Rift Herald setups, then convert picks into objective control.

Danger windows

Avoid invading Graves early if lanes lack priority; he can counter-invade with superior clear and burst.
Be cautious contesting Scuttle without brush control; Graves's ranged poke and dash punish isolated river fights.
Watch for Graves's strong early skirmishes when he stacks armor; avoid low-health clears that force smite fights you can't win.

Early game

Start with a full clear through brush-heavy camps to maximize early pressure and set up invade angles.
Fight for first Scuttle only if nearby lanes have priority to cover your exit.
Avoid open river fights without brush control, as Graves can kite and punish with ranged burst and dash.

Power spikes

Level 3 spike with empowered (E) root and brush leap lets you win early duels and force Graves to respect engage.
Post-6, (R) stealth enables picks that force Graves to play cautiously around fog of war.
Respect Graves's burst (R) and mobility (E) dash during skirmishes; avoid extended fights without brush advantage.

Win conditions

Convert brush control and picks from (R) into dragon and Rift Herald advantages.
Deny Graves free farm by invading when lanes have priority and forcing him off camps.
Use superior dueling near brush to control river vision and set up cross-map plays that snowball your lead.