Dravenvs Malzahar
Draven vs Malzahar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Draven wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Malzahar based on 5 games. Draven holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Draven build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Draven vs Malzahar 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.
Malzahar(60.0%)Who Wins the Draven vs Malzahar Matchup?
Draven vs Malzahar Matchup Summary
The Draven vs Malzahar 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 Malzahar's 40.0%, giving Draven a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Draven dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Malzahar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Malzahar leads by 1.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Draven players can confidently pick into Malzahar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malzahar 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 Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown
Malzahar is favored during the laning phase against Draven, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Malzahar holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Draven Build Against Malzahar
Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Malzahar, providing the mobility and stats Draven needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Draven against Malzahar are Hubris, Mercurial Scimitar and Lord Dominik's Regards. 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 Malzahar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Draven vs Malzahar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Draven66.7%Malzahar33.3%Draven50.0%Malzahar50.0%Draven dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Malzahar. This lopsided early game means Draven can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Draven at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Malzahar. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
Draven holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Malzahar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Draven Runes Against Malzahar
Precision
Sorcery
Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Draven to press their advantage against Malzahar, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.73% | 214 | 6.7 | 906 | 14,616 | 49.1% | 44.4% | |
| 46.15% | 182 | 6.3 | 872 | 13,948 | 47.3% | 45.0% | |
| 49.69% | 163 | 6.7 | 948 | 14,072 | 53.4% | 45.3% | |
| 55.97% | 159 | 6.8 | 980 | 15,132 | 56.8% | 55.3% | |
| 51.61% | 155 | 6.6 | 903 | 15,112 | 42.4% | 58.4% | |
| 49.33% | 150 | 6.5 | 951 | 14,333 | 53.5% | 45.6% | |
| 48.41% | 126 | 6.9 | 1,036 | 15,636 | 58.2% | 40.9% | |
| 50.00% | 94 | 6.7 | 1,042 | 15,594 | 53.3% | 46.9% | |
| 57.78% | 90 | 6.7 | 1,031 | 15,108 | 62.8% | 53.2% | |
| 48.10% | 79 | 6.9 | 999 | 15,314 | 51.3% | 45.0% | |
| 47.89% | 71 | 6.5 | 939 | 14,272 | 41.5% | 56.7% | |
| 50.79% | 63 | 6.6 | 1,028 | 16,114 | 53.6% | 48.6% | |
| 54.10% | 61 | 7.2 | 999 | 15,472 | 44.8% | 62.5% | |
| 55.77% | 52 | 6.7 | 943 | 14,619 | 52.0% | 59.3% | |
| 53.06% | 49 | 6.4 | 778 | 12,983 | 62.1% | 40.0% | |
| 56.25% | 48 | 6.7 | 945 | 15,604 | 55.0% | 57.1% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 6.5 | 883 | 13,506 | 56.0% | 40.9% | |
| 54.76% | 42 | 7.1 | 958 | 14,728 | 47.8% | 63.2% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 6.9 | 953 | 13,853 | 59.3% | 53.3% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 6.5 | 927 | 14,243 | 68.4% | 33.3% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 6.5 | 846 | 12,548 | 52.6% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 7.0 | 817 | 13,761 | 41.7% | 43.8% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 7.0 | 728 | 11,677 | 38.9% | 44.4% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 6.3 | 822 | 13,826 | 30.0% | 37.5% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 7.1 | 1,111 | 15,689 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 6.6 | 883 | 16,440 | 40.0% | 56.3% | |
| 30.00% | 20 | 6.3 | 840 | 15,573 | 28.6% | 30.8% | |
| 30.00% | 20 | 6.5 | 987 | 13,611 | 27.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 7.0 | 793 | 12,687 | 36.4% | 25.0% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 6.7 | 1,044 | 16,661 | 66.7% | 87.5% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 7.0 | 877 | 13,953 | 62.5% | 25.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.6 | 1,183 | 17,839 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 598 | 12,698 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.4 | 1,229 | 18,881 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.7 | 869 | 14,717 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 7.0 | 1,118 | 13,601 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.8 | 593 | 10,712 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.7 | 1,160 | 16,129 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.8 | 1,065 | 16,339 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 718 | 12,755 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 1,075 | 12,509 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 8.0 | 1,157 | 17,923 | 0.0% | 25.0% |
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Draven vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Draven do against Malzahar in League of Legends?
Draven wins the Draven vs Malzahar matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malzahar'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 Malzahar in the early game?
In the early game, Draven has the advantage against Malzahar with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Draven players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Draven do against Malzahar in the late game?
In the late game, Draven takes over the Draven vs Malzahar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Draven scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Draven vs Malzahar matchup?
Draven wins the matchup against Malzahar 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 Malzahar?
The best Draven build against Malzahar includes Hubris, Mercurial Scimitar, Lord Dominik's Regards with Gunmetal Greaves. 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 Malzahar?
The best Draven runes against Malzahar use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Draven vs Malzahar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Draven counter Malzahar?
Yes, Draven has a favorable matchup against Malzahar with a 60.0% win rate. Draven strongly counters Malzahar in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Draven against Malzahar?
When playing Draven against Malzahar, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.