Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Draven
VS
Champion 2
Varus
vs

52.6%
Draven win rate vs Varus
Draven has the edge
806
Games Analyzed
52.6%
Draven WR
47.4%
Varus WR
+208
Avg Gold Diff @15
Draven
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Varus
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Draven
Level 1
Draven
Level 2
Varus
Level 6
Draven
1 item
Varus
1 item
Varus
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Draven is strongest early game while Varus peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Draven deals AD damage while Varus deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Close the Gap
Varus will poke you down. You need to find an angle to all-in. Use bushes, minion waves, and flash aggressively. One good engage wins the lane.
Exploit Varus's Weakness
Varus's main weakness: No mobility, assassins, all-in. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Draven Win Condition
Cash in adoration stacks, snowball kills into items
Varus Win Condition
Q poke from range, R root chain engage, hybrid builds
Recommended Items
Draven

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Bloodthirster
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game
Varus
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Draven's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Draven's sustain/autos
Draven's Worst Matchups
Varus's Worst Matchups
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