How do I counter Graves as Warden in Deadlock?

Build Extra Regen, Rapid Rounds, Extended Magazine to counter their primary threats. Focus on items that address the enemy team's main damage type.

What items should Warden buy against Graves in Deadlock?

Start with Extra Regen, Rapid Rounds, Extended Magazine, Healing Rite for laning, then transition to Bullet Lifesteal, Heroic Aura, Swift Striker, Healing Nova mid game.

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Warden

Counter-build vs Graves

39%HARDavg WR vs team

Graves

39%

Sust. SpiritSummons

WeaponSpiritVitality

Next buy

Lane phase (auto) · 0 souls spent

Rapid Rounds

T1 · 800 souls

Gives you sustained gun damage

+9% Fire Rate

Counters come after this: Blood Tribute in late game, Colossus in late game.

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Select an item for what it does and who it counters.= data behind the pick · FLEX = swappable last slot.

Laning Phase

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

3,200 souls

Extra RegenT1800

Sustain for extended fights

RegenSustain

Rapid RoundsT1800

Gives you sustained gun damage

Extended MagazineT1800

Gives you sustained gun damage

Healing RiteT1800FLEX

Sustain for extended fights

RegenSustain

Mid Game

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

9,600 souls

Bullet LifestealT21,600

Sustain for extended fights

Sustain

Heroic AuraT33,200

Gives you sustained gun damage

Swift StrikerT21,600

Gives you sustained gun damage

Healing NovaT33,200FLEX

Sustain for extended fights

SustainRegen

Late Game

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

22,400 souls

Blood TributeT33,200

Reduces CC from Graves

Anti-CC

JuggernautT46,400

Reduces CC from Graves

RegenSustainAnti-CC

FrenzyT46,400

Sustain for extended fights — high win rate item on this hero

ColossusT46,400FLEX

Bullet and spirit resist vs Graves

HealthSpirit Resist

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Why This Build Works

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

Key counters needed: SustainSpirit ResistAnti-CCRegen

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