TFT Set 7.5 Graves Guide

Graves stands out as a powerful 4-cost carry in Teamfight Tactics Set 7.5, blending high damage output with mobility and defensive buffs. His unique ability set makes him a versatile frontline fighter capable of shredding enemies while surviving intense fights. This guide explores his stats, skills, item priorities, synergy pairings, and full team strategies to help you maximize his potential on the ladder.

Graves’ Core Stats and Role

In Set 7.5, Graves is a 4-cost unit with robust base stats that scale well into late game. He boasts 700/1260/2268 health, 39/70/126 DPS, and 60/108/194 damage per attack at levels 1/2/3 stars. His attack speed sits at 0.65, crit rate at 25%, with a range of 3 hexes. Mana costs 40, making him reliable for frequent ability casts.

Position Graves on the frontline to leverage his tankiness—30 armor and MR base—and cone-based attacks. He’s ideal as a carry in aggressive comps, benefiting from Attack and Fighter traits for sustained damage.

Understanding Graves’ Quickdraw Ability

Graves’ signature **Quickdraw** passive and active define his playstyle. Passively, attacks fire in a cone of 4 bullets, each dealing 100% or up to 200% physical damage to the first enemy hit, scaling with stars. This multi-hit nature synergizes with on-hit effects like Rageblade.

Actively, he dashes to his target, unleashes two rapid attacks, and gains 50/70/100 armor and MR for 4 seconds. No mana cost for passive, 40 for active ensures uptime. Use this to dive squishies or reposition safely.

Top Item Builds for Graves

Itemization focuses on amplifying his AD, attack speed, and survivability. Prioritize components like BF Sword, Recurve Bow, and Chain Vest.

Core build: Rageblade + IE + Sterak’s. Rageblade shines due to multi-bullets proccing stacks rapidly. Against armored foes, swap to Giant Slayer or LW.

Powerful Synergies: Tempest and Cannoneer

Tempest Trait Breakdown

**Tempest** triggers after 8 seconds: lightning stuns enemies for 1s, deals % max health true damage, then buffs allies with damage amp and AS. Scales as:

• 2-pc: 5-10% damage, 20-10% AS
• 4-pc: 20% damage, 50-30% AS
• 6-pc: 35-30% damage, 120-60% AS
• 8-pc: 50-40% damage, 250-90% AS

Pair Graves with units like Ezreal (1-cost), Qiyana (2), Lee Sin (3) for easy 4-6 Tempest. True damage ignores defenses, perfect for late-game.

Cannoneer Explosive Power

**Cannoneer** adds every 5th attack as a cannon blast exploding for physical damage:

• 2-pc: 125-150% AD
• 4-pc: 325-300% AD
• 6-pc: 550-500% AD

Graves’ high AD maximizes this. Combine with Tempest for hybrid AoE devastation.

Optimal Team Compositions Featuring Graves

Graves thrives in Tempest-Cannoneer cores, often hitting 4-6 Tempest with Cannoneer splash.

Tempest Graves Carry

• Core Units: Graves (carry), Ezreal, Qiyana x2, Lee Sin, Zeri
• Trait Goals: 6 Tempest, 4 Cannoneer, 2-4 Attack
• Economy Plan: Level to 7 by 3-2, roll for 3-star Graves. Hold 10g min, slow roll at 50g to 5-1.
• Positioning: Graves front-center, flanked by Cannoneers for blast synergy.

Seraphine Graves Hybrid

Integrate Seraphine for buffs: Shojin + Morello on her, Rageblade on Graves. Add Pantheon for tanks. Flexible Zeri slot.

Augments to Boost Graves

• Silver: Tempest Crown, Cannoneer Emblem
• Gold: Ability Badge, AD Prism
• Prismatic: Heroic Upgrade for Graves scaling

These elevate traits without extra units.

Gameplay Strategies and Leveling

Early Game: Scout for Graves components. Pivot to Tempest if hitting Ezreal/Qiyana.

Mid Game (2-5 to 3-5): Level to 7, force 4 Tempest. 3-star low-costs for econ.

Late Game: 8 pop for rolls, cap at 9 for legendaries. Use Heroic Grab Bags for items.

Positioning Tips:

• Dash Graves into backline.
• Protect with tanks like Lee Sin.
• Spread Cannoneers for max blasts.

Strengths, Weaknesses, and Counters

Strengths: True damage, self-peel, scales infinitely with items/traits.

Weaknesses: Mana-hungry without buffs, vulnerable pre-8s Tempest.

Counters: Heavy CC comps (Quicksilver helps), healing (LW wounds).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are Graves’ best items in Set 7.5?

Rageblade, Infinity Edge, and Sterak’s Gage form the BiS core for attack speed, crit, and sustain.

How does Tempest work with Graves?

Provides stun, true damage, and amps that supercharge his cone attacks post-8s.

Is Graves viable at 1-star?

Yes, but aim for 2-3 stars via econ for full power.

Best augments for Graves comps?

Tempest/Cannoneer crests or prismatic trait boosters.

Advanced Tips for High Elo

In top ranks, pair with Seraphine for spell amp letting Rageblade Graves melt teams. Track enemy rolls—force if they lack tanks. Blue Buff enables endless dashes. Experiment with Hand of Justice for econ spikes.

Graves rewards precise item holds and trait timing. Master him to climb Set 7.5.