Draven vs Lucian

Draven
vs
52.3%

over 3839 games

Lucian

Skill matchup

Heavy AD damageSustained DPSHigh burstSplit push

Build vs Lucian

Build adapted to this matchup

Recommended items for Draven: Hubris, The Collector, Infinity Edge, Berserker's Greaves, Lord Dominik's Regards, Hexoptics C44, Bloodthirster, B. F. Sword.

Starting items

Doran's Bow
Health Potion
x2

Core build

Hubris
1
The Collector
2
Infinity Edge
3

Standard

Berserker's Greaves
4AS
Lord Dominik's Regards
5

Summoner spells

FlashBarrier78%
ExhaustFlash13%

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Other options

Lord Dominik's Regards
Hexoptics C44
Bloodthirster
B. F. Sword
Immortal Shieldbow
Mortal Reminder
Rapid Firecannon
Guardian Angel
Essence Reaver
Serrated Dirk
Serpent's Fang
Executioner's Calling
Phantom Dancer
Mercurial Scimitar
Youmuu's Ghostblade
Voltaic Cyclosword
Quicksilver Sash
Yun Tal Wildarrows
Edge of Night
Bastionbreaker
Maw of Malmortius
Randuin's Omen
Umbral Glaive
Stormrazor
Blade of The Ruined King
Death's Dance
Trinity Force
57.7% WR504 games
PrecisionPrecision
Lethal TempoLethal Tempo
Presence of MindPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity
Cut DownCut Down
InspirationInspiration
Triple TonicTriple Tonic
Cash BackCash Back
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Lucian's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Lightslinger (P)

Whenever Lucian uses an ability, his next attack becomes a double-shot. When Lucian is healed or shielded by an ally, or when a nearby enemy Champion is immobilized, his next 2 basic attacks will deal bonus magic damage.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
39s14s16s–
67s14s16s1m50
95s13s16s1m50
115s12s16s1m40
165s10s15s1m30
185s10s14s1m30

Playing as Draven

Tips to maximize your impact

  1. Catch every axe

    Catch every Spinning Axe (Q): you ready another one immediately, and you can hold two at once.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 Lucian

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

  1. Punish his dash

    Punish him after an aggressive dash: Relentless Pursuit (E) has a 16 to 14 second cooldown, only reduced when his double shots hit.

  2. Step back after each burst

    Back off after each of his spells: Lightslinger (passive) doubles the next auto, so his damage comes in short bursts.

  3. Poke him from outside his range

    If your attack range beats his 500 units, poke him from outside it: he then has to use Relentless Pursuit (E) to get back on you.

  4. Drag the game out

    If you survive the laning phase, play for time: Lucian is strongest early and loses impact once everyone has their items.

Patch 16.21.1