Draven is an aggressive marksman who excels at dealing high sustained damage through his spinning axe mechanics. Here's the optimal way to build and play him:

Core Build

• First Item: Bloodthirster
• Boots: Berserker's Greaves
• Core Items: The Collector, Infinity Edge
• Late Game: Lord Dominik's Regards, Rapid Firecannon

Optimal Runes

• Primary: Lethal Tempo, Presence of Mind, Legend: Alacrity, Cut Down
• Secondary: Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery
• Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health

Skill Order: Q > W > E

Key Tips

• Don't chase axes that put you in dangerous positions
• Play safer when carrying high Adoration stacks
• Balance axe catching with proper positioning during trades
• Request jungle assistance to cash out large stacks safely

Strong Matchups (100% Win Rate)

• Viktor
• Brand
• Mel
• Shen
• Thresh
• Rakan

Weak Matchups

• Ziggs (25% WR)
• Corki (30% WR)
• Jhin (30% WR)

Alternative Build Take Flash and Barrier with Press the Attack keystone. Build path remains similar but focuses more on burst damage potential. This variation has a 38% win rate over 50 matches.

Situational Items Adjust your build based on:

• Enemy team composition
• Your team's needs
• Game state
• Lane matchup

Remember to adapt your rune shards (Armor vs Magic Resist) based on your lane opponent.

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