How do I counter Venator as Graves in Deadlock?

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

What items should Graves buy against Venator in Deadlock?

Start with Enchanter's Emblem, Rebuttal, Rusted Barrel, Extra Spirit for laning, then transition to Spirit Shielding, Counterspell, Cold Front, Silence Wave mid game.

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Graves

Counter-build vs Venator

62%EASYavg WR vs team

Venator

62%

CCSpirit Burst

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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Rusted BarrelT1800

Slows Venator

Slow

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Extra SpiritT1800

Strong general-purpose item for this matchup

Mid Game

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

9,600 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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Cold FrontT21,600

Slows Venator

Slow

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Silence WaveT33,200FLEX

Silence shuts down ability-dependent enemies

Silence

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Late Game

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

25,600 souls

SpellbreakerT46,400

Reduces CC from Venator

Spirit ResistAnti-CC

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ColossusT46,400

Raw HP against burst and poke

HealthSpirit Resist

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Arctic BlastT46,400

Slows Venator

Slow

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SilencerT46,400FLEX

Silence shuts down ability-dependent enemies

Silence

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Why This Build Works

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

Key counters needed: anti ccspirit resistsilenceshield

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