Matchup
Build vs Draven
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
100%Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti AP
Other options
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Demolish
Second Wind
Overgrowth
Inspiration
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Maokai
DravenDraven's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Draven gains his fans' Adoration when he catches a Spinning Axe or kills a minion, monster, or tower. Killing enemy champions grants Draven bonus gold based on how much Adoration he has.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12s | 12s | 18s | – |
| 6 | 10s | 12s | 18s | 1m40 |
| 9 | 8s | 12s | 18s | 1m40 |
| 11 | 8s | 12s | 18s | 1m30 |
| 16 | 8s | 12s | 16s | 1m20 |
| 18 | 8s | 12s | 14s | 1m20 |
Playing against Draven
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Predict where his axes will land (ground indicator) and aim your skillshots there — Draven is predictable.
If Draven dies without cashing in his passive, he loses a large portion of his gold stacks — focus him to prevent snowballing.
Engage when he drops an axe: if he doesn't catch it, his DPS drops considerably.
His E is his only peel — once it's used, he's vulnerable to all-ins and dives.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026