Graves Golden Ox Reroll - Set 14

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Jun 3, 25

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FINAL BOARD (if u can play 6 Golden with Emblem on Senna/Vex and take Annie)

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Graves Goldox Reroll Guide – Patch Buff Edition

Graves 3 got a +17% buff this patch, but the comp remains misunderstood and underoptimized. This guide walks through the correct way to pilot Graves reroll with Goldox scaling.

⚠️ TL;DR Summary

Graves is viable, but not a comp you should hardforce every game.
The comp is strong when optimized but not broken — it's a fun reroll line to master.
Goldox stacking is the key to power. Rerolling properly and playing around tempo and itemization is what separates griefing from dominating.

📈 Power Curve – Understanding Goldox Intervals

Goldox gives damage amp scaling based on stack count. Every roll or level gives stacks, but rolling gives 2x the amount of leveling. Your goal is to:

Proc Goldox every time it’s efficient, not waste gold between intervals.
Reach 4 Goldox (very achievable with reroll) — the dmg amp is almost equal to 6 Goldox.
End most games with 50+ stacks (~50%+ bonus damage).

🔮 Augments Priority

Item > Econ > Combat

Take Item Augs: Best way to fix bad components.
Econ Augs: Take on 2-1 if not win-streaking, 3-2 if poor.
Combat Augs: Only take on 3-2 if you’re rich or already have items; 4-2 if you’re strong and stabilized.

🧱 Stage 2 – Early Game Setup

Ideal Openers on 2-1:

2x Goldox (especially with Graves + components).
Giga Artifact (e.g., Radiant Sterak’s or similar).
Radiant Sterak’s > Everything if offered.

Leveling/Goldox Timing:

NEVER LEVEL to 4 on 2-1 — the first Goldox proc = 8g.
Either:
- Stay Level 3 for economy.
- Or level to 5 using the 8g interval.
Always have a Goldox unit before leveling or you’ll waste the proc.

If Loss Streaking:

Delay leveling to 2-7 (Krugs) to use the 8g proc.
Then 3-1: pump 12g, and hit level 6 pre-leveled.
3-2: Roll 4x to proc the 16g interval and stabilize.

If Win Streaking:

Just play strongest board.
Level normally at 3-2, but don’t roll yet unless needed.

🎯 Stage 3 – Rolling for Graves 3

Rolling Strategy:

Roll every turn if you can afford it, but ONLY until the Goldox interval is hit.
Prioritize:
- 3-2
- 3-3
- 3-5
- Either 3-6 or 3-7 (not both if poor)

Don’t worry about not making 50g — winning fights and hitting intervals is more important.

When to Roll Hard:

If loss-streaked and rich on 3-2, roll deep for Graves 2.
Otherwise, stay efficient and don’t send it until you're close to Graves 3.

Key Units to Hold:

Jarvan (especially extras)
Rhaast, Executioner
Gox 4-cost (Annie / Aphelios depending on items)

🧭 Stage 4 – Stabilizing & Graves 3 Timing

Stabilization Plan:

If not close to Graves 3 by 4-1, econ up a few turns.
Send it early on 4-1 or 4-2 if:
- You saved HP
- You’re close to Graves 3
- You can still hit a Goldox interval during the roll

After Graves 3:

Level to 7 mid-combat to complete interval and get value.
Prioritize items on Graves, utility/tank on Jarvan, excess carry items to Annie or Aphelios — not both.

🏁 Stage 5+ – Lategame & Capout

Level 8 Standard Setup:

4 Goldox / 4 Divinicorp
One 4-cost carry (Annie or Aphelios)
Consider Gragas/Senna if nearing Graves 3

Rolling vs. Leveling:

Roll on 8 if:
- You’re still missing Graves 3 or Jarvan 3
- You need to hit Gox 4-cost
Go 9 if:
- You’re healthy and capped
- You're done with 3-star rolls

💡 Only roll if you can still proc Goldox — no wasting gold.

🧩 Capout Options

Jarvan 3 – Move tank/utility items to Gragas or 5-cost if needed
Zac, Viego, Renekton, Garen – slot as needed
Garen Slayer Graves mod = BiS
Executioner mods on Annie/Aphelios
Bruiser Jarvan = good; Divinicorp mod is bad without emblem

🛠️ Itemization – The Most Common Mistake

Graves is not like other melee carries – he has NO mana and gains no value from cast-based healing.

Good Items:

Sterak’s Gage (Best)
QSS – high DPS + anti-CC
1x Healing Item – BT / Gunblade / HoJ (not two)
Artifacts:
- Broken Sword
- Radiant Steraks
- Spectral Cutlass
- Gargoyle Stoneplate
- Titanic (OK)
- RFC (OK)

Bad Items:

Double healing (Graves dies to burst before healing)
Titans Resolve – bad scaling
EON – low value on Graves

Prioritize: Glove > Sword > Belt > Cloak > Bow = Tear/Chain/Rod

Use early game to slam tempo/util items (can go on Graves temporarily). Use Aphelios items on Senna 2 until he’s found.

📌 Positioning – High Impact, Often Ignored

Never frontrow Graves. He has 2 range and no mana scaling.
Default: Second row corner, with 3 frontline units in front of him.
Put Jarvan in the corner to take aggro first.
Clump units in front of Graves so he jumps over, not beside.
Wrap to backline to “scam” fights midgame; late game Graves can win front-to-back.