How to Play Noxus Draven
A stage-by-stage plan for Noxus Draven: opener, when to level and roll for Draven, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 61.9%
- Avg place
- 3.86
- 1st place
- 23.8%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 21
How to level and roll with Noxus Draven
3-cost rerollNoxus Draven is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Draven, LeBlanc , and Darius reach 3 stars. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Draven, LeBlanc , and Darius hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Draven, LeBlanc , and Darius hit 3 stars. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline. |
| 5-1 | 8 | Roll down | Roll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Draven. |
Noxus Draven early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Noxus Draven yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Draven.
Rolling odds for Noxus Draven
Your 3-star targets are Draven, LeBlanc , and Darius. Level 7 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Noxus Draven positioning
A starting board for Noxus Draven. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Mel on the back line and put Swain in front of it.
- Split Mel and Draven across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Swain, Darius, and Sion hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Sion and Neeko in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Noxus Draven
Strengths
- Wins the lobby often (23.8% first places)
- Big power spike once Draven, LeBlanc , and Darius hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Draven and LeBlanc ) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 78% of comps of the same board size
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Draven, LeBlanc , and Darius
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Draven, LeBlanc , and Darius are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Kraken's Fury, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Infinity Edge on Draven.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Noxus Draven.
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How to play Noxus Draven – FAQ (TFT Set 16)
How do you play Noxus Draven?
Noxus Draven is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Draven, LeBlanc , and Darius reach 3 stars. Corner Mel on the back line and put Swain in front of it. Build Kraken's Fury, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Infinity Edge on Draven.
When should I roll down for Noxus Draven?
Noxus Draven doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Draven, LeBlanc , and Darius are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Draven?
Slow roll for Draven at level 7, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
Is Noxus Draven a reroll comp?
Yes. Noxus Draven wants Draven, LeBlanc , and Darius at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Noxus Draven?
Corner Mel on the back line and put Swain in front of it. Split Mel and Draven across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Swain, Darius, and Sion hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Sion and Neeko in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Noxus Draven?
Noxus Draven has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Draven.