Dravenvs Malzahar
Draven vs Malzahar is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Draven wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Malzahar based on 6 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.
Who Wins the Draven vs Malzahar Matchup?
Draven vs Malzahar Matchup Summary
The Draven vs Malzahar matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Draven wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 50.0%, giving Draven a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Draven holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Malzahar can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Malzahar leads by 1.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Draven has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Malzahar's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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
Draven is favored during the laning phase against Malzahar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Draven holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Malzahar50.0%Draven50.0%Malzahar50.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Draven and Malzahar, with Draven holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
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.
This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Draven nor Malzahar has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.
Best Draven Runes Against Malzahar
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Draven maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Malzahar.
Draven matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.95% | 210 | 6.4 | 889 | 13,568 | 47.1% | 54.6% | |
| 56.74% | 178 | 6.6 | 896 | 14,440 | 58.7% | 55.6% | |
| 44.68% | 141 | 6.4 | 917 | 13,823 | 50.0% | 41.2% | |
| 42.72% | 103 | 6.4 | 894 | 13,833 | 42.5% | 42.9% | |
| 60.20% | 98 | 6.5 | 938 | 14,216 | 59.5% | 60.7% | |
| 49.48% | 97 | 6.6 | 997 | 14,103 | 57.8% | 42.3% | |
| 56.34% | 71 | 6.8 | 855 | 13,186 | 56.8% | 55.9% | |
| 55.38% | 65 | 6.9 | 1,024 | 14,608 | 60.6% | 50.0% | |
| 44.83% | 58 | 6.4 | 864 | 13,108 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 37.50% | 56 | 6.4 | 859 | 13,110 | 40.0% | 36.1% | |
| 54.72% | 53 | 6.7 | 1,003 | 13,795 | 51.9% | 57.7% | |
| 50.00% | 50 | 6.6 | 932 | 14,007 | 62.1% | 33.3% | |
| 46.94% | 49 | 6.4 | 861 | 12,994 | 39.3% | 57.1% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 6.9 | 840 | 11,900 | 51.7% | 44.4% | |
| 62.16% | 37 | 6.5 | 926 | 15,566 | 84.6% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 35 | 6.8 | 916 | 15,093 | 86.7% | 40.0% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 6.7 | 936 | 14,048 | 47.1% | 62.5% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 7.1 | 848 | 13,627 | 60.0% | 38.9% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 6.3 | 832 | 11,637 | 29.4% | 64.3% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 6.0 | 752 | 11,995 | 30.8% | 44.4% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 6.5 | 870 | 13,778 | 45.5% | 31.3% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 6.3 | 858 | 14,129 | 44.4% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 6.3 | 1,101 | 15,987 | 28.6% | 57.9% | |
| 24.00% | 25 | 6.4 | 805 | 12,544 | 16.7% | 30.8% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 6.2 | 800 | 11,703 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 6.8 | 900 | 13,493 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 6.7 | 957 | 14,897 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.0 | 762 | 12,745 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.5 | 800 | 12,285 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.6 | 1,057 | 15,792 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 920 | 13,615 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 7.1 | 623 | 10,451 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.5 | 983 | 15,555 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.3 | 652 | 8,095 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.6 | 624 | 13,932 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.0 | 1,058 | 15,865 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.7 | 1,091 | 15,222 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.3 | 1,070 | 17,284 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.0 | 1,395 | 19,060 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.4 | 980 | 11,610 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 923 | 15,576 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 1,093 | 14,392 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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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 50.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Draven do against Malzahar in the early game?
In the early game, Draven has the advantage against Malzahar with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Draven is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Draven build against Malzahar?
The best Draven build against Malzahar includes optimized core items. 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 Inspiration 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 50.0% win rate. Draven slightly edges out Malzahar in lane based on current patch 26.14 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.