Draven Counters

The greatest champions not in lane to counter Draven include Karthus, Nidalee, and Sejuani. These are all good at countering Draven with high win rates over 56%. Even if these Draven counter picks are not used in the same position as you, it's not smart to take him into any of these matchups. They will very likely crush Draven.

Conversely, if the enemy team choses either Maokai or Swain, you should strongly consider choosing him, as he easily crushes these champions with win rates over 55% against each ofthem.

Consider exploiting the early game: Draven is a formidable early game champion thanks to his Q ability. To minimize his impact, ensure your trades are calculated and limit his ability to capitalize on his passive.

Keep an eye on his stacks: Draven's passive allows him to earn more gold if he can cash out on his stacks. Therefore, denying him a kill when he has many stacks can severely limit his growth and advantages.

Counter his 1v1 strength: Draven tends to fare well in 1v1 situations. Employing a strategy that involves ganking him or using champions with CC (Crowd Control) can mitigate his effectiveness in these situations.

Wards are key: Draven's aggressive playstyle often positions him for a gank. Ensuring your lanes are well-warded can provide the necessary visibility to punish his aggression.

Surviving in the mid-game: Depending on how far ahead or behind Draven is, he might be very strong or weak in the mid-game. It's crucial not to let him extend his advantage during this phase. Aim to control objectives and minimize unnecessary team fights, allowing you to extend the game to the late stages.

Keep an eye on Draven's positioning: His late game is dependent heavily on his positioning for damage output. Using champions with abilities to catch out or isolate him will often lead to successful team fights.

Never fight alone: Draven's damage output is significant. Always ensure you have backup when attempting to take him on, as underestimating his damage could be detrimental.