Draven TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.64
1st Place
10.4%
Top 4
47.4%
Pick Rate
6.9%

DravenTFT Build

Set 16
SetSet 16
Matches732,372
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedFeb 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Draven build for TFT Set 16 with 54.1% top 4 rate. Top items: Deathblade, Last Whisper, and Red Buff. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Draven builds: Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Kraken's Fury (54.12% top four rate, +6.73% difference); Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge (53.61% top four rate, +6.22% difference); Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge, Kraken's Fury (49.04% top four rate, +1.65% difference)

Avg Placement:4.30
Top 4 Rate:54.12%
Top 4 Diff:+6.73%
1st Place Rate:11.20%
Pick Rate:1.80%
Avg Placement:4.35
Top 4 Rate:53.61%
Top 4 Diff:+6.22%
1st Place Rate:8.99%
Pick Rate:1.23%
Avg Placement:4.58
Top 4 Rate:49.04%
Top 4 Diff:+1.65%
1st Place Rate:9.11%
Pick Rate:3.90%

Draven Component Priority Order in Set 16

When playing Draven in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Recurve Bow, B.F. Sword, Sparring Gloves from the carousel and item drops. Negatron Cloak and Needlessly Large Rod are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Draven's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.

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Recurve Bow - Priority 1 component for Draven in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 6 builds
2
B.F. Sword - Priority 2 component for Draven in TFT
B.F. SwordFound in 4 builds
3
Sparring Gloves - Priority 3 component for Draven in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 2 builds
4
Negatron Cloak - Priority 4 component for Draven in TFT
Negatron CloakFound in 1 builds
5
Needlessly Large Rod - Priority 5 component for Draven in TFT
Needlessly Large RodFound in 1 builds

Why These Components for Draven?

Recurve Bow

Recurve Bow is the 1st priority component for Draven, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Last Whisper, Red Buff, Kraken's Fury, which are core items for maximizing Draven's effectiveness.

B.F. Sword

B.F. Sword is the 2nd priority component for Draven, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Deathblade, Giant Slayer, Infinity Edge, which are core items for maximizing Draven's effectiveness.

Sparring Gloves

Sparring Gloves is the 3rd priority component for Draven, appearing in 2 of the top item builds. This component builds into Last Whisper, Infinity Edge, which are core items for maximizing Draven's effectiveness.

Draven Carousel & Item Drop Tips

  • Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Recurve Bow on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Draven's best-in-slot items.
  • Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Recurve Bow or B.F. Sword to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
  • Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Draven's secondary items for maximum power.

Should You Itemize Draven in Set 16

RecommendedDraven is a solid itemization choice in Set 16. With optimal items, Draven achieves up to +6.7% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 47.4%. While not the highest-scaling carry, itemizing Draven provides meaningful performance gains.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate50.3%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+2.9%
Avg Placement4.50
1st Place Rate9.6%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate47.4%
Best Build Diff+6.7%
Champion Cost3-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Draven Itemization in Set 16

Good Item Scaling

Draven's optimal items provide +6.7% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.

Mid-Cost Flexibility

Draven is a 3-cost unit that can serve as either a primary carry or support depending on your composition.

Draven Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Draven itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Draven has a base top four rate of 47.4%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Draven item build achieves a 54.1% top four rate, representing a +6.7% difference from the base rate. 2 builds show 5-10% improvement, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Draven achieves 50.3% top four rate (+2.9% vs base) with 4.50 average placement.

Itemized Draven has a 9.6% first place rate, suggesting the champion is better suited for consistent top four finishes rather than winning lobbies outright.

When to Itemize Draven

  • When Draven fits naturally into your composition's traits
  • When you have item components that build Draven's best items
  • When higher-cost carries aren't available or are heavily contested

When NOT to Itemize Draven

  • When your team composition has a higher-scaling primary carry
  • When Draven's optimal items don't match your available components

Best Draven Items in TFT Set 16

The best Draven item is Deathblade with a 51.30% win rate (+3.91% vs base), 13.43% first place rate, and 6.49% pick rate. The most popular is Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 28.30% pick rate and 46.29% win rate. Red Buff has the highest first place rate at 15.69%. The top three Draven items are Deathblade, Last Whisper, and Red Buff.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B.F. SwordB.F. Sword
B51.30%+3.91%13.43%6.49%4,739
Recurve BowSparring Gloves
B51.12%+3.73%14.55%5.07%3,701
Recurve BowRecurve Bow
B49.46%+2.07%15.69%2.55%1,862
4
Negatron CloakRecurve Bow
B48.74%+1.35%13.38%12.13%8,866
5
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
B47.07%-0.32%13.95%8.30%6,067
6
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
B46.29%-1.10%13.03%28.30%20,675
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B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
B46.03%-1.36%13.34%13.67%9,988

Best Draven Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Draven artifact item is Cappa Juice with a 62.16% win rate (+14.77% vs base), 15.86% first place rate, and 0.05% pick rate. The most popular is Flickerblades with a 0.37% pick rate and 49.81% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 22.69%. The top three Draven artifact items are Cappa Juice, Hellfire Hatchet, and Rapid Firecannon.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B62.16%+14.77%15.86%0.05%37
A59.09%+11.70%19.85%0.03%22
A58.33%+10.94%17.94%0.23%168
4A54.35%+6.96%21.01%0.06%46
5A53.72%+6.33%22.69%0.26%188
6A52.54%+5.15%18.91%0.08%59
7A51.53%+4.14%17.69%0.22%163
8A50.85%+3.46%16.90%0.08%59
9A49.81%+2.42%18.71%0.37%267
10A45.60%-1.79%19.01%0.25%182
11A45.45%-1.94%20.34%0.02%11
12A45.45%-1.94%18.20%0.02%11
13A38.71%-8.68%17.85%0.04%31
14A32.26%-15.13%20.95%0.04%31
15A29.41%-17.98%18.58%0.02%17

Best Draven Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Draven radiant item is Radiant Sterak's Gage with a 61.54% win rate (+14.15% vs base), 18.05% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 0.22% pick rate and 50.61% win rate. Radiant Striker's Flail has the highest first place rate at 19.40%. The top three Draven radiant items are Radiant Sterak's Gage, Radiant Giant Slayer, and Radiant Kraken's Fury.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A61.54%+14.15%18.05%0.02%13
A53.49%+6.10%18.94%0.06%43
B52.94%+5.55%12.52%0.14%102
4B51.11%+3.72%13.31%0.06%45
5B50.61%+3.22%14.47%0.22%164
6A50.00%+2.61%18.56%0.01%10
7A49.33%+1.94%17.37%0.10%75
8B45.07%-2.32%15.69%0.10%71
9B44.78%-2.61%14.55%0.09%67
10B40.00%-7.39%16.51%0.01%10
11A37.50%-9.89%19.40%0.02%16
12B33.33%-14.06%14.76%0.02%12
13A32.00%-15.39%17.96%0.03%25
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Draven Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Draven's best build in Set 16?

The best Draven build in Set 16 is Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Kraken's Fury with a 54.12% top four rate, 11.20% first place rate, and 4.30 average placement. This build is picked 1.80% of the time.

What is the best item for Draven?

The best item for Draven is Deathblade with a 51.30% win rate. This item is picked 6.49% of the time and has won 2,431 matches across 4,739 games.

Which item is most popular on Draven?

Guinsoo's Rageblade is the most popular item on Draven with a 28.30% pick rate. This item maintains a 46.29% win rate and has been used in 20,675 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Draven?

The top 3 items for Draven are Deathblade, Last Whisper, and Red Buff with an average win rate of 50.63%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.

How many matches do the Draven item builds have?

The Draven item builds are based on 55,898 total matches. Deathblade has the most wins with 2,431 victories.

Should I always build Deathblade on Draven?

While Deathblade has the highest win rate at 51.30%, the best Draven build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Deathblade, Last Whisper, and Red Buff as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.

What components should I prioritize for Draven in TFT Set 16?

The top components to prioritize for Draven in Set 16 are Recurve Bow, B.F. Sword, and Sparring Gloves. These components appear most frequently in Draven's highest win rate item builds. Recurve Bow is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Draven's top item builds.

What should I pick on carousel for Draven in TFT?

When playing Draven in TFT Set 16, prioritize Recurve Bow on the first carousel as it builds into Draven's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include B.F. Sword and Sparring Gloves. These components give you the flexibility to build Draven's optimal items.

Should I itemize Draven in TFT Set 16?

Draven is a recommended itemization choice in TFT Set 16. Draven's best item build achieves a +6.7% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 47.4%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

Is Draven a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Draven is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Draven achieves +6.7% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.

What is Draven's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?

When properly itemized, Draven achieves an average top four rate of 50.3% in TFT Set 16, which is +2.9% compared to the base rate of 47.4%. The best Draven item build reaches 54.1% top four rate with a 4.30 average placement.

What is the best Draven emblem?

The best Draven emblem is Gunslinger Emblem with a 59.45% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.30% of the time and has been used in 217 matches.

What is the top Draven radiant item?

The top Draven radiant item is Radiant Sterak's Gage with a 61.54% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 13 matches.

What is the best Draven artifact?

The best Draven artifact is Death's Defiance with a 85.71% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 7 matches.