An optimized build guide for Draven focusing on high win-rate strategies and matchups in Patch 15.4.

Most Popular Build (53.8% WR, 11,820 matches)

• Summoner Spells: Flash, Barrier
• Runes: Lethal Tempo, Presence of Mind, Legend: Alacrity, Last Stand
• Secondary: Absolute Focus, Gathering Storm
• Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health
• Core Items: Bloodthirster > Berserker's Greaves > The Collector
• Full Build: Add Infinity Edge > Lord Dominik's Regards > Rapid Firecannon
• Skill Order: Q > W > E

Alternative Build (54.0% WR, 4,600 matches)

• Same spells and runes
• Core Items: The Collector > Berserker's Greaves > Infinity Edge
• Full Build: Add Lord Dominik's Regards > Bloodthirster > Rapid Firecannon

Key Matchups: Strong Against (WR):

• Zeri (55.2%)
• Kai'Sa (54.4%)
• Hwei (53.0%)
• Smolder (52.4%)
• Varus (51.9%)

Weak Against (WR):

• Swain (41.6%)
• Yasuo (45.9%)
• Kog'Maw (46.3%)
• Ziggs (47.3%)
• Mel (47.8%)

Best Synergies:

• Taric (54.8% WR)
• Maokai (54.4% WR)
• Zilean (54.2% WR)
• Neeko (53.8% WR)
• Thresh (53.4% WR)

Pro Tips:

• Don't chase axes if it puts you in danger of enemy skillshots
• Play safer when holding high Adoration stacks
• Position properly to catch axes during trades
• Request jungle assistance when close to cashing out stacks

Situational Items: Adjust your build based on enemy composition:

• Heavy AP: Consider Magic Resist items
• Heavy AD: Consider Armor items
• Multiple tanks: Prioritize Lord Dominik's Regards earlier

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