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Runes: Personal go-to No.1 P10.1
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Precision
Inspiration
+10% Attack Speed
+9 Adaptive (5.4 AD or 9 AP)
+6 Armor
Spells:
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2
Summs
Flash
Heal
Items
"normal" build
Manamune Draven (Runepage No.5)
Normal Build
first back
What to buy while completing Items
situational
endurance build
they-got-no-(armor)tank build
Manamune
First Item
Ability Order Go-to abilities
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2
Threats & Synergies
Threats
Synergies
Extreme
Major
Even
Minor
Tiny
Show All
None
Low
Ok
Strong
Ideal
Extreme Threats
Ideal Synergies
Caitlyn
Traps, Net, Range, Q-Poke, Ult finisher/ poke
Leona
A neat go-to if doubts come up for what to queue up with Draven. Strong passive for Draven and godlike cc and sustain. Don't make her miss her E or R. That might cost you your life and/or easy kills.
Champion Build Guide
Introduction
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Lee Sin
Miss Fortune
Sona
Jhin
Gameplay
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But enough of me and
Draven.Let's cut down how to play:
You are a strong ADC with big potential, and even bigger Damage. So try to take advantage of that. Most important, don't get poked low - getting poked is time wasted not earning money. Stay behind the Minions with your Support and try to get off your AA's on your enemy. Hitting your
Spinning Axe on the enemy ADC/Support once in a short while is mandatory (if you can do it safely) for snowballing or winning a lane. You won't see many Dravens that will just stand still, get poked low and still just farm without any counter-reaction to that.|
+ High Damage + Nice Burst + Good movespeed + Sick style, you're Draven |
~ Average to good Poke ~ Normal Range |
- Juggling - Hard positioning - Easily punished - You mustn't die |
Let's do a small list of Pro's and Con's for our little recap.
These points may seem trivial, but not thinking about the consequences these may have, can be fatal.
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Pros High Damage/Burst: may fall off after not taking initiative on kills, so make sure you put pressure on the enemies - not necessarily by pushing but instead by hurting them while they try to reach out for farm (I'll provide a video later on). Movespeed/Poke/Range: utilize your speed for easy pokes and good escapes. A Rapid Firecannon will do a great job for almost every situation.You're Draven, thats a pro |
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Cons Juggling/Hard Positioning: sometimes you'll have a hard time with taking the right position or dying because you tried to land an axe. Keep in mind your enemy won't forgive you standing in front of your minions trying to catch stuff. Easily punished/musn't die: obviously, getting killed is bad. More important is, you lose stacks which will bring you joy of killing things in the first place. You need to depend on your positioning as on your Support and Wards. |
All in all, Draven is decent at endurance, superior in damage and inferior at escapes. Stay safe, keep poking, make your engages absolute and total. Stay behind minions, together with your Support and keep wards up to make sure you can't get downed easily. Make sure no surprise entries of top/mid or jungle can be made (no enemy wards/TP up, gather your vision).
Behaviour Guidelines
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Early game / Laning Phase
- You will have to pin point check for their threats and make sure, they can't all in you at any given time. If they can, reposition. Always stay on the safe side, last hit minions and if there are no minions to
last-hit -> check for trades.
E.g.: Their adc (sometimes maybe even support) wants to take a minion, if you're on the safe side (behind minions, support directly besides/in front of you)
- Never catch axes that might be unsafe! Those could safe you a big trade or even worse, a kill. Better lose a Q worth of Mana than 500HP and Gold.
- Don't fight in a big enemy minion wave. You'll most certainly lose - if you're not already fed.
- Freezing can give you tremendous benefits. You're a bully. If they try to farm or break your freeze, punish them accordingly.
- Not dying is number one priority. Losing stacks is way more frustrating than getting a payout. The only trade you want to make is either KILL and then die, or just never die per se in a perfect scenario.
- Always try keeping in mind where the jungler might be, if he was just ganking top, you know you have at least 30 seconds to either build a wave to fully push + bounce, freeze and trade, ward or kill stuff.
Lane Behaviour | Pushing, Freezing, Wave bouncing
Ward Color Legend: Standard Objectives, Blue Side, Red Side, Ward for enemy Lane (black)
Wards for Laning Phase
Mid / End Game
- IF AHEAD: Try getting their turret on bot and ask your mid to rotate. ADC and Support on mid have bigger impact than just one midlaner alone. That way you can almost safely ensure your team to get a Drake/Herald if the enemy team tries something or isn't nowhere near to contest you.
So in detail: Open their map (destroy towers), take vision of their jungle (also clear theirs - as team if possible), take objectives (go for drake soul and Herald for push), try picks and steal their jungle (Their adc might be solo pushing, or their top might be accepting a wave). The less ressources their team has, the better you get ahead.
- IF BEHIND: Try to farm and ward heavily (also your Support, not just you) all around bot and enemy deep jungle, so you ALWAYS have vision around bot and can safely farm without instantly getting ganked.
The other method, if behind, might be through pushing, objectives and fighting. You being behind doesn't mean an actual "loss" or your team being weaker overall. It is a team game after all.
Ward Color Legend: Standard Objectives, Blue Side, Red Side
Wards for mid/end game
Abilities
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Now to tell you something of the abilities. Your Q start is mandatory, because it is your main damage source and therefore your source to winning and even durability.
Golden Rule: You don't need sustain if they can't hit you.
Hence, damage > resistances
But beware, this is a small path. If your team can't (for what of gods reason it would be) protect you, you should definitely build one or two tank items!
I've often gone out of games with
Spirit Visage and a Maw of Malmortius (I'm not counting Black Cleaver in here, as it is a extremely solid item for Draven).Then there you are with over 3k HP, their carries crying over your health but steal dealing lots etc.
You can find the ability sequence on top but here to show you again:
Either you build
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as second skill Benefits of W (Blood Rush):
Hindrance of W: The only aspect you will miss here is the direct CC and the defense you get with your E. |
or this Benefits of E (Stand Aside):
Hindrance of E: You'll miss your advantage of dodging, easier pokes, better lane endurance. |
Conclusion: After you've read this list, you should have come to the conclusion that your W is your go-to spell at Lv.2, nonetheless should you pick the skill that fits you the most. So even if you have an other opinion or E matches you better that's perfectly fine.
(Don't be ashamed - I skill E often because I all-in on Lv2 and for that E is just perfect, displacement, extra damage and slow. Perfect for your Support to catch up and hit some CC)
But my thought is, that W is safer on Lv.2 as it benefits you in more aspects, even though it often drains you dry in mana.
The other skills I won't need to explain, as you max your Q first, W second and level your ult asap a point is available!
Damage Test
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| Crit Draven -> |
The normal Crit Draven is still in normal use and isn't significantly weaker than the  Manamune build, EVEN THOUGH the manamune build is way less expensive but needs more caution to play and also needs time to stack.Itemization:
Damage Tests With PTA ( Press the Attack):Triggered PTA: Crit = 900 NonCrit = 550 AND NonTriggered PTA: Crit = 760 NonCrit = 455 Conqueror:Crit* = 760 - 890 NonCrit* = 455 - 540 *Dependant on stacks NOTE: Damage will vary about 0-15% estimated. (Depending on your runes stacks etc) Test took place with 100 Armor and 100 MR Dummy! |
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Manamune Draven -> |
The new "shining" build of Draven. It is less expensive but takes time to stack up but ABSOLUTELY destroys in lategame. It has almost no negatives in lategame despite of being squishy and CC-allergic(buying Scimitar or Maw will help). You might want to try this build. I almost favor it between Manamune and Crit. It doesn't fall off as hard in Lategame. Itemization:
PTA: Triggered = 780 NonTriggered = 650 (780 with
) Conqueror:Damage* = 730 - 780 (840** with
)*Dependant on stacks **Draktharr was tested without stacks NOTE: Damage will vary about 0-15% estimated. (Depending on your runes stacks etc) Test took place with 100 Armor and 100 MR Dummy! |
You can even try to mix up your build with [Infinity Edge] and [Muramana] etc. to try go for YOUR best, of course this will take some time to optimize.
Runes
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First off,
Conqueror will be much better in late game than Press the Attack (PTA), but keep in mind, that PTA will be stronger early game as you only need to attack three times for big damage unlike for Conqueror. So bullying might be a lot easier with PTA.I made two (four to be exactly) builds. One with
Overheal and one with Triumph. I for myself take Overheal, as it gives you that little sustain in early- and end-game, of course, you might need to ward off that last ignite tick or the last auto-attack from an enemy you otherwise wouldn't have survived. My build also contains both adaptive force tiles while the other has the 10% AtkSpeed, you might need those to farm better in early game, if you got used to playing with the adaptive damage (no AtkSpeed) you'll get even stronger (if so) late game.So I've gathered enough information to confidentially say, that 10% Attack Speed are
more beneficial for
Draven than twice the Attack tiles.Now to add, runes have been alternated in Patch 9.8 (
Coup de Grace). This is still worth as they've put up damage on low enemies, even though they removed the damage buff you receive after a kill.Take in consideration you might want to take
Legend: Alacrity instead of Legend: Bloodline, if you can handle the attack speed better than the lifesteal, it's yours to go pal! I also prefer the attack speed
Triumph with Attack SpeedRunes
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Overheal with Attack SpeedRunes
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Manamune DravenRunes
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OUTDATED FOR THE MOMENT (Conqueror) Conqueror is, again, absolutely solid. Gives you stacking flat AD and at 10 stack, which is decently fast, you're gonna heal for 15% of the damage dealt. Another point is that you deal massive damage with your third hit, even on Lv2~ the third hit (with your Q of course) deals around 200-250 damage + 2x110~ of your first two hits. So yes Press the Attack is darn heavy for Draven especially for people that underestimate his damage, doesn't matter in what stage of the game.You chose Coup de Grace, but why not use Cut Down or Last Stand?Answer is simple;
So your answer should be Coup de Grace, BUT as I always say, it is aspect of preferation. If you can handle one of the other 2 runes better, go for it. This is just a well-meant advice.So I added a new Runesite with Inspiration instead of Sorcery. The point in Inspiration is that you will be even more sustainable but still keep up your extreme damage. The cookies you receive will help you regenerate from from low life and will replenish your mana for a certain degree. At the moment I do prefer Press the Attack alongside Inspiration. Big plus here is, that you don't need to "waste" 300 gold on boots, as you'll receive them sooner or later - means that you can straight up farm for that Bloodthirster or maybe even Infinity Edge if stakes are good.
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Runes
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Runes
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My Conclusion:
If you're far ahead you won't need
Triumph as in teamfights you should still be able to destroy anyone who engages you, especially with the help of your teammates.For given circumstances I'd always pick
Overheal, but choosing what fits YOUR playstyle better is mandatory. Most people take Triumph for its extra gold and that's perfectly fine, but in terms of surviving you'll go better with Overheal especially in late game, as your are full-build most of the times and your League of Draven compensates for the "loss" of 20 gold (if you're farming and catching axes).So I'd rather say it is aspect of preferation. I'd choose
Overheal.
Items
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To come back to your items:
Example of what to build
Start:
Doran's Blade, Health Potion, Warding TotemFirst (good) Back:
B. F. SwordFollowed by:
Berserker's Greaves, <-you may twist this-> 
Infinity Edge, Rapid Firecannon, Bloodthirsteret cetera
If not:
Vampiric Scepter, maybe Berserker's Greaves, Long SwordFollowed by:
Bloodthirster, <-you may twist this-> Berserker's Greaves (but only buy one pair of boots pls q.q), Rapid Firecannon, Infinity Edgeet cetera
Think what could fit most in the situation you find youself to be in.
Do you need mobility for farming+staying safe? -> Take boots.
You need a little more sustain 'cause they poke you regularly? -> lifesteal.
You destroy them now/already? -> flat damage/crit/atkspeed.
- Lord Dominik's Regards:
If they have some champs with armor ( Rammus, Sejuani, Malphite and similar)
- Mortal Reminder:
If they have off-tanks or leeching Carrys ( Jax, Kai'Sa, Xin Zhao)
- Black Cleaver:
Oh yes this item pays off in every aspect, good armor shreds, damage, health.
Off-Tanks like Riven will overestimate themselves as your first and second hit won't deal that much, but keep in mind you got Press the Attack and this precious item. 12% damage from your keyrune and additionally 24% less armor on the enemy, resulting in total destruction on those, who did not think twice.
- Bloodthirster:
A 100% necessary item and a go-to if you need shields for surviving (your rune Overheal will grant you bonus shield)
- Death's Dance:
I don't favour this item, most of the time it just delays death (damage comes in as true damage DOT after storing) and it grants you less leech and no shield. This info is now obsolete, the item is now more powerful than ever. If you're getting clapped it is a great choice as it gives you better sustain as it gives lots of resistances for the price you pay.
- Maw of Malmortius:
Nice for APCs like Veigar or Malzahar and similar (if a strong 
Veigar or any other AP-Nuker, then combine - without a doubt - with Mercurial Scimitar).
- Essence Reaver:
Really good for even more damage without spending money on a redundant item, also no Mana problems ever again.
- Phantom Dancer:
Its new passive makes it fairly good for a turn-around if you're "low" (halflife-ish) on health.
- Rapid Firecannon:
Build if you need safety, or are far ahead, as the range can grant you good poke and a nice killshot range. For me, a 90% go-to item, even if the game is balanced, building this will give you the granted first AA on an enemy - which is mostly the missing part of killing/surviving.
- Statikk Shiv:
Very strong and viable since it got buffed.
- Mercurial Scimitar:
Buy if they have strong CC, depends if you need it. If you're far ahead you should survive some CC, because of your Teammates that should peel 'n' protect you.
- Guardian Angel:
Buy this only if necessary, there are far stronger items that even give you more HP + Damage ( Black Cleaver) in this game. In case they have extraordinary strong burst, high AD output and you will surely need another life in your fights. In other scenarios I'd advise to go for health/shield+resistance items.
- Spirit Visage:
This item can also do a very efficient job, if you're getting bullied by APCs. You might want to get some HP and extra MR, also this boosts up all your healing, so why shouldn't you build this item if you can't survive to any APC? Greater survivability, better healing, more HP, less AP damage received. (Of course only build this if really necessary - if you just need some overall sustain, get Black Cleaver)
- Manamune:
This is from a new build emerging, it is new, it is hot, it is Draven. You're risking sustainability for lots and lots of damage. Better try it first in a normal game or too if you aren't familiar with it. Dont start your game with Manamune itself if you're not ages beyond enemy botlane. start going for Essence Reaver components first and then go for Manamune.
- Sanguine Blade:
The go-to Lifesteal item Draven wants if he goes for Manamune ergo: Lethality.
Gives you insanely good 1on1 potential as your lethality and AS skyrockets if you're not near more than one enemy champ.
- Youmuu's Ghostblade:
Get even more kill pressure with this item, as it speeds up everything you know, gap closing (kinda the only thing) AND start hitting people earlier and your damage will do the rest. You might also wanna consider running away with this items at some stages of the game.
- Duskblade of Draktharr:
Stab people even FASTER than with the other letahlity items. That's it. Stab them from a brush or an extremely fast approach with Youmuu's - so you don't lose its passive.
P.S. So before anyone tells you that you're building "****" or that tanky items aren't viable for "this kind" of champ, keep in mind that a dead ADC can't deal a single blow, while one that is tanky might turn around a fight (of course in higher ELOs a tank will look out for their carries more, but we shouldn't just rely on that , soloQ is a goddman mayhem - it is a tough number to explain, but you might understand my gibberish). If they've gone full AD you might also wanna try a
Thornmail, you know its boni.To sum it up, tankitems can be very powerful, and are not to be underestimated.
Aftermath & Conclusion
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Now that you've mastered Draven, feel free to get all kills while staying alive, climb in ranks and find new people that admire you! Keep it positive and spread some love among our community!
If there is anything missing or something you find faulty or not enough in this Guide, please tell
Also I bless you with this outstanding Wukong video:
(I'll keep this video under all guides I make for a nice laughter at the end)
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