Draven - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Dravenvs Garen

DMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches311,655
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Draven vs Garen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Draven wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Garen based on 5 games. Garen wins the early laning phase while Draven scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Draven build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Draven vs Garen matchup.

Draven Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Draven performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Garen - 60.0% win rateGaren(60.0%)
Draven - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Draven
60.0% WR
VS
Garen vs Draven matchup - 40.0% win rate
Garen
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Draven vs Garen Matchup?

Draven wins the Draven vs Garen matchup
Winner
Draven
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
8.1
CS / min
6.8
1,065
DMG / min
613
15,732
Gold / game
12,694
253
Heal / min
75
634
DMG Mitigated / min
1,415
0.4
CC / min
0.7
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Draven vs Garen Matchup Summary

The Draven vs Garen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Draven wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Garen's 40.0%, giving Draven a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Garen controls the early laning stage, but Draven outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Garen needs to press advantages before Draven reaches their power spikes, while Draven should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Garen leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Draven players can confidently pick into Garen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Garen away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Draven vs Garen Laning Phase Breakdown

Draven wins the laning phase against Garen in League of Legends

Draven is favored during the laning phase against Garen, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Draven holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
8.1Draven
6.8Garen
Draven significantly out-farms Garen by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 20 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Draven a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Garen players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,065Draven
613Garen
Draven heavily out-damages Garen by 452 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Garen should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Draven's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,732Draven
12,694Garen
Draven generates a commanding 3,038 more gold per game than Garen. This substantial economic advantage means Draven consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Garen should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Draven
0.7Garen
Garen provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Draven, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Garen coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
887Draven
1,490Garen
Garen vastly out-sustains Draven, healing and mitigating 603 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Garen can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Draven is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Draven, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Draven Build Against Garen

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Garen, providing the mobility and stats Draven needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Draven against Garen are Hubris, Lord Dominik's Regards and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Draven an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Garen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Draven vs Garen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Garen
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Draven early game win rateDraven33.3%
Garen early game win rateGaren66.7%
Late Game
Draven
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Draven late game win rateDraven100.0%
Garen late game win rateGaren0.0%

Garen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Draven. This lopsided early game means Garen can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Draven is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Garen. Extended games heavily favor Draven, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Garen must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Draven reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Draven survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Draven Runes Against Garen

Precision rune tree - Draven primary runes vs GarenPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Draven rune vs GarenPresence of Mind - best Draven rune vs GarenLegend: Alacrity - best Draven rune vs GarenCut Down - best Draven rune vs Garen
Inspiration rune tree - Draven secondary runes vs GarenInspiration
Cash Back - best Draven rune vs GarenTriple Tonic - best Draven rune vs Garen
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Draven to press their advantage against Garen, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Draven matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Draven's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Draven build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Draven matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.45%1376.689414,55548.5%46.5%
48.74%1196.287213,96746.7%50.9%
45.87%1096.690113,96450.9%40.4%
48.45%976.494414,22151.0%45.8%
56.84%956.797515,11366.7%50.0%
50.54%936.590915,18646.0%53.6%
54.17%726.81,06816,53667.7%43.9%
41.38%586.61,02415,11442.9%40.0%
56.14%576.71,06315,80463.6%51.4%
51.11%456.91,06215,05445.5%56.5%
42.86%426.493113,39136.7%58.3%
50.00%426.71,00415,39460.0%40.9%
45.95%377.31,01815,86641.2%50.0%
52.78%366.795414,90153.3%52.4%
54.29%356.376512,65661.9%42.9%
58.62%297.01,01913,93563.2%50.0%
51.72%297.189714,86446.7%57.1%
50.00%267.11,00415,89553.9%46.1%
54.55%226.488313,82758.3%50.0%
40.00%206.776712,94744.4%36.4%
47.37%196.893814,25366.7%30.0%
41.18%177.470712,04733.3%60.0%
31.25%166.487013,98537.5%25.0%
37.50%166.675113,40328.6%44.4%
46.67%157.078515,76333.3%50.0%
69.23%136.81,13516,05371.4%66.7%
33.33%126.51,03814,28328.6%40.0%
40.00%106.476515,19533.3%42.9%
66.67%96.61,08116,69150.0%80.0%
22.22%97.076612,76228.6%0.0%
57.14%76.983413,56025.0%100.0%
33.33%66.779814,24333.3%33.3%
50.00%66.71,27918,96033.3%66.7%
50.00%67.01,28214,84833.3%66.7%
80.00%57.255111,35575.0%100.0%
60.00%58.11,06515,73233.3%100.0%
20.00%58.01,15717,9230.0%25.0%
80.00%56.21,28619,170100.0%66.7%

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Draven vs Garen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Draven do against Garen in League of Legends?

Draven wins the Draven vs Garen matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Garen's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Draven do against Garen in the early game?

In the early game, Garen has the advantage against Draven with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Garen players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Draven do against Garen in the late game?

In the late game, Draven takes over the Draven vs Garen matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Draven scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Draven vs Garen matchup?

Draven wins the matchup against Garen with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Draven is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Draven build against Garen?

The best Draven build against Garen includes Hubris, Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Draven runes against Garen?

The best Draven runes against Garen use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Draven vs Garen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Draven counter Garen?

Yes, Draven has a favorable matchup against Garen with a 60.0% win rate. Draven strongly counters Garen in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Draven against Garen?

When playing Draven against Garen, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Garen. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.