Draven Counter Wild Rift

Author: Son Acton

Draven, with his flashing axes and bloodthirsty grin, might strike terror into the hearts of bottom laners. But fear not – I've cracked the code to halting his reign of terror and crushing his early game momentum!  Countering Draven means understanding the rhythm of his blades, anticipating his lethal damage surges, and turning his relentless aggression against him.  Let's dethrone this executioner and show him who the real stars of the Rift are!

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How to counter Draven: in Wild Rift

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Laning:  Control the Axes, Control the Fight

  • Choose Your Champion Wisely: Caitlyn's superior range lets her harass Draven with impunity, forcing him to scramble for fallen axes. Champions like Leona or Thresh, with their punishing crowd control, make him pay dearly for those risky pickups.
  • Force the Choice: Draven's a gambler, always torn between farming with his Q (Spinning Axe) and bleeding you dry. Make him choose, and punish his greed with relentless poke!
  • Respect the Power Spikes: Watch those whirling blades! Avoid all-out brawls when he has two axes primed or a shiny new item in hand. Whittle him down with poke or call for ganks instead.

Teamfights:  Clip His Wings

  • Focus the Executioner: Draven is a glass cannon, a whirlwind of blades with little defense.  Concentrate your firepower, burst him down, and watch his confidence crumble.
  • Deny the Reset:  If his Adoration stacks loom large, force skirmishes where a kill is unlikely.  Starving him of his gold bounty cuts his power off at the knees.
  • CC is King: Immobilize this showboating marksman, and his axe juggling act falls apart. Champions with stuns or knock-ups can send him reeling.

Exploiting Draven's Weaknesses

  • Immobility is Key: Draven's a statue compared to more agile marksmen. Ganks from agile junglers like Lee Sin or Xin Zhao can spell disaster, stripping away his precious stacks.
  • Poke Him Out: His arrogance exceeds his defenses. Poke champions like Jhin or Senna can whittle him down, forcing him to waste gold on potions or risk a risky all-in.
  • Pressure vs. Greed: Roaming is a Draven's gamble.  Every second he spends chasing kills elsewhere is an opportunity – demolish his tower, seize objectives, and leave him scrambling to catch up.

Counter-Building Draven's Aggression

  • Early Cloth Armor: A cheap investment that blunts his early aggression, especially when paired with a punishing support.
  • Punish the Healing: If Draven surges ahead, Executioner's Calling or Bramble Vest cripple his lifesteal, making him an easier target.
  • Stay Nimble: Boots, or the elusive power of Phantom Dancer,  can be the difference between life and a humiliating death by axe.

Remember: Draven feeds on fear and thrives on unchecked aggression.  Play smart, force calculated fights,  and watch his overconfidence become his downfall. Master these strategies, and you'll send this ego-fueled marksman packing, his roar of triumph silenced!

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