Draven - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.2%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Dravenvs Varus

FMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Draven vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Varus wins with a 65.4% win rate (+30.8%) over Draven based on 26 games. Varus 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 Varus 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
Varus - 34.6% win rateVarus(34.6%)
Draven - 34.6% win rate in this matchup
Draven
34.6% WR
VS
Varus vs Draven matchup - 65.4% win rate
Varus
65.4% WR

Who Wins the Draven vs Varus Matchup?

Varus wins the Draven vs Varus matchup
Winner
Varus
Matches: 26
34.6%
Win Rate
65.4%
6.3
CS / min
6.8
822
DMG / min
1,021
13,826
Gold / game
14,669
184
Heal / min
167
506
DMG Mitigated / min
434
0.3
CC / min
1.1
30.0%
Early Game WR
70.0%
37.5%
Late Game WR
62.5%

Draven vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Draven vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 65.4% win rate compared to Draven's 34.6%, giving Varus a 30.8 percentage point advantage. Varus dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Draven 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 Varus leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus has a strong advantage in this matchup. Draven players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Varus overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Draven vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Draven in League of Legends

Varus is favored during the laning phase against Draven, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.3Draven
6.8Varus
Varus edges out Draven by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Varus.
Damage
822Draven
1,021Varus
Varus heavily out-damages Draven by 199 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Draven should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Varus's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,826Draven
14,669Varus
Varus generates a commanding 843 more gold per game than Draven. This substantial economic advantage means Varus consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Draven should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Draven
1.1Varus
Varus provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Draven, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Varus coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
690Draven
601Varus
Draven heals and mitigates 89 more damage per minute than Varus, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Draven to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Varus.

Best Draven Build Against Varus

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Draven needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Draven against Varus are The Collector, Bloodthirster and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Draven an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Draven vs Varus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Varus
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Draven early game win rateDraven30.0%
Varus early game win rateVarus70.0%
Late Game
Varus
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Draven late game win rateDraven37.5%
Varus late game win rateVarus62.5%

Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 70.0% win rate — a 40.0 percentage point lead over Draven. This lopsided early game means Varus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Varus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Draven. Extended games heavily favor Varus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Varus holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Draven players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Draven Runes Against Varus

Precision rune tree - Draven primary runes vs VarusPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Draven rune vs VarusPresence of Mind - best Draven rune vs VarusLegend: Alacrity - best Draven rune vs VarusCut Down - best Draven rune vs Varus
Inspiration rune tree - Draven secondary runes vs VarusInspiration
Cash Back - best Draven rune vs VarusCosmic Insight - best Draven rune vs Varus
100.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Draven the best tools to compete against Varus in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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
46.73%2146.790614,61649.1%44.4%
46.15%1826.387213,94847.3%45.0%
49.69%1636.794814,07253.4%45.3%
55.97%1596.898015,13256.8%55.3%
51.61%1556.690315,11242.4%58.4%
49.33%1506.595114,33353.5%45.6%
48.41%1266.91,03615,63658.2%40.9%
50.00%946.71,04215,59453.3%46.9%
57.78%906.71,03115,10862.8%53.2%
48.10%796.999915,31451.3%45.0%
47.89%716.593914,27241.5%56.7%
50.79%636.61,02816,11453.6%48.6%
54.10%617.299915,47244.8%62.5%
55.77%526.794314,61952.0%59.3%
53.06%496.477812,98362.1%40.0%
56.25%486.794515,60455.0%57.1%
48.94%476.588313,50656.0%40.9%
54.76%427.195814,72847.8%63.2%
57.14%426.995313,85359.3%53.3%
51.35%376.592714,24368.4%33.3%
44.12%346.584612,54852.6%33.3%
42.86%287.081713,76141.7%43.8%
40.74%277.072811,67738.9%44.4%
34.62%266.382213,82630.0%37.5%
66.67%217.11,11115,68966.7%66.7%
52.38%216.688316,44040.0%56.3%
30.00%206.384015,57328.6%30.8%
30.00%206.598713,61127.3%33.3%
33.33%157.079312,68736.4%25.0%
78.57%146.71,04416,66166.7%87.5%
50.00%127.087713,95362.5%25.0%
54.55%116.61,18317,83960.0%50.0%
50.00%106.859812,69866.7%25.0%
60.00%106.41,22918,88175.0%50.0%
55.56%96.786914,71740.0%75.0%
44.44%97.01,11813,60150.0%40.0%
33.33%66.859310,71250.0%0.0%
50.00%66.71,16016,12950.0%50.0%
66.67%67.81,06516,33933.3%100.0%
60.00%56.571812,75566.7%50.0%
40.00%56.61,07512,50950.0%33.3%
20.00%58.01,15717,9230.0%25.0%

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Draven vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Draven do against Varus in League of Legends?

Varus wins the Draven vs Varus matchup with a 65.4% win rate compared to Draven's 34.6%, a 30.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Draven do against Varus in the early game?

In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Draven with a 70.0% win rate versus 30.0%. Varus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Draven do against Varus in the late game?

In the late game, Varus takes over the Draven vs Varus matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Draven vs Varus matchup?

Varus wins the matchup against Draven with a 65.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 30.8 percentage point advantage means Varus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.

What is the best Draven build against Varus?

The best Draven build against Varus includes The Collector, Bloodthirster, Lord Dominik's Regards with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Draven runes against Varus?

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

Does Draven counter Varus?

No, Draven struggles against Varus with only a 34.6% win rate. Varus has the advantage in this matchup. Draven players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Varus's lead.

How do I play Draven against Varus?

When playing Draven against Varus, play cautiously and avoid Varus's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Varus has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.