
Draven: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering League's Ultimate ADC
League of Draven is a high-risk, high-reward marksman who excels in early game dominance and snowballing potential. His unique axe-catching mechanic sets him apart from other ADCs.
Passive - League of Draven Draven gains Adoration stacks by: - Catching Spinning Axes - Killing non-champions - Destroying towers - Bonus: 2 stacks for killing 6 minions within 10 seconds without dropping axes
When killing enemy champions, Draven cashes in all stacks for bonus gold (25 + 2 per stack). Death results in losing 75% of stacks.
Core Abilities - Q (Spinning Axe): Empowers next auto attack and creates catchable bouncing axe - W (Blood Rush): Grants attack speed and movement speed; resets on catching axes - E (Get Outta Here!): Knocks aside and slows enemies in a line - R (Whirling Death): Global ultimate that throws massive axes, dealing damage both ways
Ability Priority Q > W > E with R at levels 6/11/16
Key Mechanics
- Maintain two spinning axes for maximum damage
- Use W reset for positioning and catching axes
- R can execute low-health targets with Adoration stacks
Early Game Strategy
- Dominate lane through aggressive trading
- Build early advantage through CS and kills
- Focus on catching axes while maintaining position
- Look for all-in opportunities with support

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Core Items
- Start: Doran's Blade + Health Potion
- Core: Immortal Shieldbow > Bloodthirster > Infinity Edge
- Situational: Lord Dominik's Regards, Guardian Angel, Mercurial Scimitar
Success with Draven relies on maintaining early advantages and transitioning them into mid-game dominance through proper axe management and positioning.
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