League of Draven is Draven's signature passive ability that rewards aggressive play and axe-catching mechanics. Each Whirling Axe catch, non-champion kill, or tower destruction grants Veneration stacks. Killing 6 minions within 10 seconds without dropping axes grants 2 additional stacks. Champion kills consume all stacks for bonus gold (25 + 2 per stack), though dying loses 75% of accumulated stacks.

Draven's abilities center around his iconic Whirling Axes (Q):

• Q (Whirling Axe): Enhances next auto-attack and creates a catchable bouncing axe
• W (Bloodlust): Grants attack speed and movement speed, resets on axe catches
• E (Stand Aside): Knocks enemies aside and slows them
• R (Whirling Death): Global ultimate that throws massive axes, dealing damage both ways

Skill Order Priority:

1. Q - Whirling Axe (max first)
2. W - Bloodlust (max second)
3. E - Stand Aside (max last)
4. R - Whirling Death (at levels 6/11/16)

Start with Q at level 1 to establish lane dominance through enhanced auto-attacks. Take W at level 2 for mobility and attack speed, followed by E at level 3 for crowd control.

Core Build Path:

• Starting: Doran's Blade + Health Potion
• Core: Infinity Edge > Bloodthirster > Phantom Dancer
• Situational: Lord Dominik's Regards, Guardian Angel, Mercurial Scimitar

Draven excels in early game aggression and snowballing leads. Success requires mastering axe-catching mechanics while maintaining aggressive positioning. When ahead, he becomes one of the most dominant ADCs in the game, but falling behind can significantly reduce his effectiveness.

Key to victory is securing early advantages through aggressive trading and converting leads into objectives. The champion requires excellent mechanical skill and positioning to maximize damage output while managing axe catches.

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