How do I counter Shiv as Graves in Deadlock?

Build Enchanter's Emblem, Rebuttal, Golden Goose Egg to counter their primary threats. Focus on items that address the enemy team's main damage type.

What items should Graves buy against Shiv in Deadlock?

Start with Enchanter's Emblem, Rebuttal, Golden Goose Egg, Mystic Regeneration for laning, then transition to Spirit Shielding, Counterspell, Torment Pulse, Radiant Regeneration mid game.

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Graves

Counter-build vs Shiv

60%EASYavg WR vs team

Shiv

60%

DoTMelee

WeaponSpiritVitality

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Laning Phase

Early game items (T1-T2) to win your lane

4,000 souls

Enchanter's EmblemT21,600

Survivability against burst damage

ShieldSpirit Resist

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RebuttalT1800

Survivability against burst damage

Shield

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Golden Goose EggT1800

Sustain for extended fights

Sustain

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Mystic RegenerationT1800

Strong general-purpose item for this matchup

Regen

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Mid Game

Core items (T2-T3) for team fights and objectives

11,200 souls

Spirit ShieldingT21,600

Survivability against burst damage

Spirit ResistShield

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CounterspellT33,200

Survivability against burst damage

Spirit ResistShield

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Torment PulseT33,200

Raw HP against burst and poke

Health

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Radiant RegenerationT33,200

Sustain for extended fights

SustainRegen

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Late Game

Power spike items (T3-T4) to close out the game

22,400 souls

ColossusT46,400

Raw HP against burst and poke

HealthSpirit Resist

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FortitudeT33,200

Sustain for extended fights

HealthSustain

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Ethereal ShiftT46,400

Survivability against burst damage

MobilityShield

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SpellslingerT46,400

Strong general-purpose item for this matchup

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Why This Build Works

This counter-build for Graves is optimized against Shiv. The enemy team has a mixed damage profile, so the build balances multiple defensive needs.

Key counters needed: healthshieldspirit resistsustain

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