Draven vs Jhin
Skill matchup
Build vs Jhin
Build adapted to this matchup
Recommended items for Draven: Hubris, Hexoptics C44, Infinity Edge, Gluttonous Greaves, Lord Dominik's Regards, The Collector, Bloodthirster, B. F. Sword.
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti CC
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Jhin's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Jhin's hand cannon, Whisper, is a precise instrument designed to deal superior damage. It fires at a fixed rate and carries only four shots. Jhin imbues the final bullet with dark magics to critically strike and deal bonus execute damage. Whenever Whisper crits, it inspires Jhin with a burst of Move Speed.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7s | 12s | 2s | – |
| 6 | 6s | 12s | 2s | 2m |
| 9 | 5s | 12s | 2s | 2m |
| 11 | 5s | 12s | 2s | 1m45 |
| 16 | 5s | 12s | 2s | 1m30 |
| 18 | 5s | 12s | 2s | 1m30 |
Playing as Draven
Tips to maximize your impact
- Catch every axe
Catch every Spinning Axe (Q): you ready another one immediately, and you can hold two at once.
- Recast W on each axe
Recast Blood Rush (W) with each axe you catch: each catch resets its cooldown, and the spell gives you move speed and attack speed.
- Cash in your Adoration
Go for the kill when your League of Draven (passive) stacks are high: killing a champion gives you bonus gold based on your Adoration.
- Knock back whoever engages you
Save Stand Aside (E) to push back whoever engages you: the axes knock them aside and slow them.
Playing against Jhin
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
- Trade while he reloads
Trade right after his 4th shot: Whisper (passive) then has to reload, and only his spells can hit you while he does.
- Respect his W after a hit
After Jhin or his allies hit you, step out of the line of Deadly Flourish (W): it roots you if you were damaged in the last 4 seconds, and it has huge range.
- Punish his lack of mobility
If you can engage, go for him when his support walks away: with no dash or leap, Jhin can only back off on foot.
- Interrupt his ult
During Curtain Call (R), he stays in place to channel: if you have CC, interrupt him, otherwise flank him.
Other Draven matchups
Patch 16.21.1