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Draven vs Mel

Draven
vs
46.4%

over 110 games

Mel
Analyze a draft with Draven

Skill matchup

Heavy AP damageHigh burstHeavy pokeHeavy CC

Build vs Mel

Build adapted to this matchup

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

Starting items

Doran's Bow
Health Potion
x2

Core build

Bloodthirster
1
The Collector
2
Infinity Edge
3

Standard

Berserker's Greaves
4AS
Hexoptics C44
5

Summoner spells

FlashBarrier80%
BoostFlash16%

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Other options

Hexoptics C44
Lord Dominik's Regards
Hubris
B. F. Sword
Immortal Shieldbow
Maw of Malmortius
Rapid Firecannon
Essence Reaver
Mortal Reminder
Guardian Angel
Serrated Dirk
Mercurial Scimitar
Phantom Dancer
Quicksilver Sash
Youmuu's Ghostblade
Executioner's Calling
72.7% WR11 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

Mel's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Searing Brilliance (P)

Whenever Mel uses an ability, she gains three bonus projectiles (up to nine maximum) on her next attack.When Mel deals damage through an ability or attack, she applies Overwhelm, which can stack infinitely. If the enemy is hit by Mel with enough Overwhelm damage, the stacks are consumed to execute the target.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
310s38s11s–
68s38s11s2m
96s35s11s2m
116s33s11s1m40
166s26s10s1m20
186s26s9s1m20

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 Mel

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

  1. Dodge her snare's orb

    Dodge the orb of Solar Snare (E): a direct hit roots you, and its aura slows and damages around it.

  2. Don't shoot into her barrier

    If you have projectiles, don't fire them into Rebuttal (W): the barrier reflects champion projectiles back at their caster.

  3. Let her marks expire

    At low health, back off for a few seconds to let Overwhelm expire: with enough stacks, Searing Brilliance (passive) executes you on her next hit.

  4. Jump on her if you can

    If you can engage, jump on her: Mel has no dash or leap, only the move speed Rebuttal (W) gives her.

Other Draven matchups

Patch 16.21.1