Matchup · November 6, 2026
Graves vs Viscous
62.1%
Favoured48,586 matches
All Graves matchups & countersUpdated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Deadlock Bible take
How Graves beats Viscous
Mystic vs Brawler
Kite and zone. Your spells punish brawlers who walk straight at you.
Your game plan as Graves
A necromancer who gets stronger every time something dies near her.
Lane
Farm deaths into Jar of Dead; Essence Theft steals weapon damage and Spirit Resist over long trades.
Mid game
Grasping Hands immobilises and cuts off retreats, so place it behind enemies, not in front.
Late game
Fight where things are dying: Jar of Dead turns deaths into Deadheads.
How to beat Viscous
A blob of goo who saves allies and punches enemies through walls.
Per match
Head-to-head
GravesViscous
62.1%Win rate37.9%
0.99Kills per death0.69
+17.7Last-hit edge+0
+1.8Deny edge+0
+3.2KSoul lead+0
+4.2KObjective damage edge+0
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Laning
Win the lane: Graves into Viscous
- 01Graves out-farms Viscous by ~17.7 last hits per match. Contest every orb and punish them for walking up to last-hit.
- 02Graves denies ~1.8 more orbs per match — keep shooting theirs.
- 03Viscous wants close range. Keep troopers between you, save stamina for a dash out, and punish them when they over-commit.
Skill order
Skill order for this matchup
63.1% win rate over 58,527 matches
Max firstYou out-farm Viscous: keep the standard order and push your lead with Grasping Hands.
Viscous’s kit
Threats
Goo BallUltimate
Stun150s cd
Splatter
Slow26s cd
Puddle Punch
Slow24s cd
Graves’s kit
Your tools
Grasping Hands
Root34s cd
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Mid & late game
Winning the fights after lane
- Graves averages 0.99 kills per death against Viscous.
- On average Graves finishes 3.2k souls ahead of Viscous — convert the lead into objectives.
- Graves deals 4.2k more objective damage per match than Viscous — push structures when you win lane.
- Track Goo Ball (150s cooldown). The window right after Viscous uses it is your best time to fight.
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FAQ
Matchup questions
Who wins Graves vs Viscous?
Graves wins 62.1% of 48,586 recent matches against Viscous — favoured.
How do I beat Viscous as Graves?
Graves out-farms Viscous by ~17.7 last hits per match. Contest every orb and punish them for walking up to last-hit. Track Goo Ball (150s cooldown). The window right after Viscous uses it is your best time to fight.