Draven is one of the very few ADCs with high output damage from the very start of a match. However, there are several ways to handle a Draven. In this article, we discuss how to effectively counter Draven on Summoner’s Rift.
Best Draven Counters
- Blitzcrank
- Thresh
- Varus
- Nami
- Caitlyn
- Quinn
- Leona
Primetime Draven
Draven Counter Picks
Now that you know who counters Draven, you can finally counter pick Draven in any matchup. Let’s take you through some tips on how to use a few of these champions who are counters to Draven. After, there is a general section explaining how to use any LoL champion as counters for Draven. After all, if you know how to play against Draven, you can play safely and effectively to defeat Draven in a lane.
Caitlyn
Draven can all in on a Caitlyn and win. To prevent this, use your range to poke him down and position your traps well to prevent him from catching his axes.
Varus
Be sure to poke Draven to reduce his ult. Your kit allows you to do this easily. When he is low, use your ultimate to start a hard engage.
Blitzcrank
With Blitzcrank, timing is everything. Observe where Draven has to go to catch his axes. When he does, be ready to pull him to you with your Q. Follow up with your knock up and ultimate (if you have those skills).
Nami
The same goes for Nami. To land a successful bubble, pay attention to where his axes land. When he goes to catch it, use your Q. At the same time, use your E to increase your ADC’s damage output and slow capability.
Thresh
Similar to the above two supports, use your Q to hook Draven when he goes to catch an axe in the open. Depending on the situation, you can then pull yourself toward him and push him back toward your ADC or team.
Quinn
Quinn’s blind negates Spinning Axe’s damage and her Vault makes it hard for Draven to catch his axes. Use these tips to come up with a strategy to prevent him from advancing.
Gladiator Draven
Tips For Playing Against Draven
Should Draven attempt to catch one of his axes, take advantage of the opportunity to hit him with a skill shot (Varus, Caitlyn) or CC from a support (Thresh, Blitz, Leona).
To reduce his damage output, do not allow him to catch his axes.
If you can’t stop him from catching axes, be sure to play safe as his high damage output can melt most bot lane champs.
The best time to engage is when he misses an axe. His damage output is significantly reduced.
Soulreaver Draven
By using the champions who counter Draven and the LoL Draven counter tips above, you can now develop a strategy to help you, as a summoner, become an effective counter to Draven players.