Draven - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Dravenvs Varus

DMarksman
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Draven vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Draven wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Varus based on 77 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 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.

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Varus - 54.5% win rateVarus(54.5%)
Draven - 54.5% win rate in this matchup
Draven
54.5% WR
VS
Varus vs Draven matchup - 45.5% win rate
Varus
45.5% WR

Who Wins the Draven vs Varus Matchup?

Draven wins the Draven vs Varus matchup
Winner
Draven
Matches: 77
54.5%
Win Rate
45.5%
6.7
CS / min
6.3
923
DMG / min
884
14,600
Gold / game
13,163
232
Heal / min
116
600
DMG Mitigated / min
359
0.4
CC / min
1.0
55.9%
Early Game WR
44.1%
53.5%
Late Game WR
46.5%

Draven vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Draven vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 77 recent matches analyzed, Draven wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Varus's 45.5%, giving Draven a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Draven dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Varus 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 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Draven players can confidently pick into Varus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Varus 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 Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Draven wins the laning phase against Varus in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Draven
6.3Varus
Draven edges out Varus by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Draven.
Damage
923Draven
884Varus
Draven deals 40 more champion damage per minute than Varus. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Varus choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Draven's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,600Draven
13,163Varus
Draven generates a commanding 1,437 more gold per game than Varus. This substantial economic advantage means Draven consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Varus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Draven
1.0Varus
Varus provides 0.6 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
832Draven
475Varus
Draven vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 357 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Draven can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Varus is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Varus, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Draven
55.9%
+11.8% advantage
Draven early game win rateDraven55.9%
Varus early game win rateVarus44.1%
Late Game
Draven
53.5%
+7.0% advantage
Draven late game win rateDraven53.5%
Varus late game win rateVarus46.5%

Draven dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.9% win rate — a 11.8 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Draven 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 53.5% win rate — 7.0 points above Varus. Extended games heavily favor Draven, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Draven holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Varus 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 VarusTriple Tonic - best Draven rune vs Varus
78.6% WR

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


Draven matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.24%4256.798315,59949.5%54.4%
49.58%3566.487514,65352.4%47.1%
46.85%3346.893814,29744.7%49.4%
48.06%3106.793614,57547.2%48.8%
57.94%2346.998915,27356.8%59.3%
46.75%2316.791314,47249.1%44.3%
55.61%2157.01,04915,44854.7%56.7%
44.62%1967.098414,63647.1%41.9%
53.95%1526.786914,92166.7%40.5%
50.37%1356.895415,76753.7%48.1%
57.26%1266.995815,20650.8%63.5%
45.16%1256.889414,22747.2%42.3%
39.83%1196.587514,60537.0%42.2%
49.15%1196.687913,79752.9%43.8%
53.98%1137.487814,70951.7%56.6%
54.63%1087.092014,54857.4%51.1%
54.21%1077.095014,99756.9%51.8%
54.55%776.792314,60055.9%53.5%
28.36%676.796613,84627.8%29.0%
49.25%676.990215,66550.0%48.8%
43.86%587.098215,66242.9%44.8%
56.90%587.091215,42758.6%55.2%
40.00%506.495715,40252.4%31.0%
61.22%496.991714,73875.0%42.9%
46.67%466.890813,77552.4%41.7%
41.46%416.990315,28343.8%40.0%
42.50%406.477613,18928.6%57.9%
43.59%396.690914,48533.3%52.4%
33.33%366.881013,60741.2%26.3%
35.00%216.965612,95840.0%30.0%
45.00%206.996015,11950.0%40.0%
31.25%166.976012,86414.3%44.4%
64.29%147.088517,43780.0%55.6%
36.36%117.296314,61625.0%42.9%
72.73%116.986517,45933.3%87.5%
63.64%116.61,28020,79150.0%66.7%
50.00%106.976013,20742.9%66.7%
22.22%96.255910,90920.0%25.0%
62.50%87.41,09314,24866.7%50.0%
50.00%66.31,44816,19250.0%50.0%
33.33%67.699519,0790.0%40.0%
20.00%66.265411,94120.0%0.0%
60.00%56.51,44015,49560.0%0.0%
40.00%56.193613,85650.0%0.0%
20.00%56.879414,4220.0%20.0%
40.00%56.81,17715,6510.0%66.7%
40.00%57.01,11216,7860.0%50.0%
40.00%55.191711,93233.3%50.0%
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Draven vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Draven do against Varus in League of Legends?

Draven wins the Draven vs Varus matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Varus's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 77 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Draven do against Varus in the early game?

In the early game, Draven has the advantage against Varus with a 55.9% win rate versus 44.1%. 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 Varus in the late game?

In the late game, Draven takes over the Draven vs Varus matchup with a 53.5% win rate compared to 46.5%. Draven scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Draven vs Varus matchup?

Draven wins the matchup against Varus with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Draven is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 77 games analyzed.

What is the best Draven build against Varus?

The best Draven build against Varus includes optimized core items. 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 78.6% win rate in the Draven vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Draven counter Varus?

Yes, Draven has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 54.5% win rate. Draven strongly counters Varus in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Draven against Varus?

When playing Draven against Varus, 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.