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Graves

Graves

Description

Building spirit on Graves early mostly sucks. She is a debuff hero that scales. Don't try to be too active early, mostly focus on pressuring lanes and showing up to objectives. You are an AREA CONTROL HERO.

Item Build

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_Lane

Left to right, can go 1 green item before Active Reload if lane is hard.

Deadlock Item

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Léčivá kulka

Try to always hit heroes off cooldown, can't miss it. By far the best laning item on Graves.

Deadlock Item

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Přebíjecí mechanismus

This allows you to take longer trades which is exactly what Graves wants to take advantage of her Essence Theft.

Deadlock Item

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Dodatečné zdraví

Allows you to take longer trades and not get bursted

Deadlock Item

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Dodatečná výdrž

2 stamina hero with low mobility, extra stam always mandatory

Deadlock Item

III

Toxické náboje

By far the best damage item on this hero, main reason is it allows you to do damage while you're reloading. Don't forget melees refresh the duration.

Deadlock Item

II

Prodchnutí

Urychlovač čekání

Your ultimate is one of your best abilities. Cooldown on it is mandatory.

Deadlock Item

II

Prodchnutí

Prodlužovač trvání

Duration also good, works with active reload, all of your abilities, as well as toxic/inhib/etc.

Situational

Deadlock Item

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Protiútok

Good if they melee your tombstone often

Deadlock Item

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Aktivní schopnost

Ozdravný obřad

buy if you are very hurt

Deadlock Item

III

Aktivní schopnost

Hrdinská aura

This is great if they have a lot of gun damage and also if you want to amplify your skull's damage. Best if you go Echo Shard later.

Deadlock Item

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Dobíjecí náboje

only buy if you are consistently running out of charges on your 1

#Citadel_HeroBuilds_MidGame

Generally left to right, but prioritize what you need. Pick up some defensive items on the right earlier if needed.

Deadlock Item

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Vampirické náboje

Allows you to take longer trades

Deadlock Item

III

Neochvějná výdrž

Best mobility item for Graves

Deadlock Item

III

Vylepšený urychlovač čekání

Works on all your abilities and cheap upgrade

Deadlock Item

III

Eskalující odolnost

Skip this if they have no gun damage, but almost always great buy

Deadlock Item

IV

Omezující náboje

ALWAYS first 6.4k - reduces their damage significantly and makes you way tankier (35%+ more eHP)

Mid-Game Defense

Warp stone best if you can

Deadlock Item

III

Aktivní schopnost

Teleportační kámen

The preferred defensive option as it allows you to keep debuffing people easily and keep your movement unpredictable.

Deadlock Item

III

Aktivní schopnost

Odstraňovač magie

Great against debuffs or disarm

Deadlock Item

III

Protikouzlo

Good vs heavy burst predictable abilities (lash, yamato, pocket, etc.)

Deadlock Item

III

Spirituální zbroj

Not always needed but sometimes nice, you get a lot of spirit resist from your Essence Theft but if they have a lot of spirit damage, might be needed.

Deadlock Item

III

Aktivní schopnost

Ocelová kůže

Usually not needed, but if getting melted by a weapon damage hero, good buy

Once you have inhibitor

Situational, pick what you need

Deadlock Item

II

Aktivní schopnost

Rozdělovač střel

You can buy this item WAY earlier if you are jungling a lot. Helps you clear T3 camps way easier.

Deadlock Item

IV

Tlumič

Great vs spell dependent heroes, if not an issue prioritize leech/ricochet

Deadlock Item

IV

Odrazné náboje

Sell Split Shot if you buy this, very good if you are super late or slot locked

Deadlock Item

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Očarovaná výbava

Good replacement for Active Reload once you are slot locked

Deadlock Item

IV

Prodchnutí

Aktivní schopnost

Opál ozvěny

Better if you bought Heroic, usually not the best option but can give more damage

Deadlock Item

IV

Plošný urychlovač čekání

Buy if you have nothing else to buy and are slot locked and have some active items

Late Defense

Deadlock Item

IV

Rušič kouzel

Incredibly strong item - would probably buy most games if it's 30+ mins. Can completely shut down certain heroes and give Debuff Resistance.

Deadlock Item

IV

Aktivní schopnost

Esence nezastavitelnosti

Almost mandatory if game is 40+ mins. Incredibly good for mid boss fights.

Deadlock Item

IV

Aktivní schopnost

Božská bariéra

Good if you're a bit weaker and more supportive or need to remove certain ultimates (i.e. Pocket Ult)

Deadlock Item

IV

Plátová zbroj

Become unkillable against gun heroes

Super Mega Late Situational

Deadlock Item

IV

Aktivní schopnost

Obnovovač

Only buy if this can win you the next fight which would win the game (ex: mid boss fight wins the game)

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