Draven vs Kog'Maw ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Draven vs Kog'Maw

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Draven wins short trades by punishing Kog'Maw's last-hit attempts with (Q) axe autos and support cover.
Kog'Maw scales better for extended fights with (W) active, so Draven must snowball early and control wave near his side.
The lane hinges on Draven keeping axes active and denying Kog'Maw safe farm during his (W) windows.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto Kog'Maw during last-hit animations only if enemy support can't immediately trade back or zone.
Use (E) to interrupt Kog'Maw's dash or disengage attempts when axes are active and support pressure is present.
Drop punish windows when enemy support controls brush or threat zone to avoid losing health on unsafe axe catches.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping forward when (W) is active and his support can peel or engage immediately.
Respect enemy support control of brush and engage cooldowns that punish axe catch paths.
Be cautious trading when axes are inactive or catch zones are controlled by enemy support to prevent overextension.

Early game

Use the first three waves to stand forward and punish Kog'Maw's CS with (Q) autos if enemy support can't contest brush.
Prioritize level 2 aggression by catching axes safely and hitting Kog'Maw during caster minion last hits.
Avoid large waves that force unsafe axe catches near enemy support zones to prevent losing HP.

Power spikes

Level 1 (Q) axe autos let Draven heavily out-trade Kog'Maw before (W) is active; punish every exposed last hit.
First completed damage item turns axe trades into kill threats; force short trades before Kog'Maw stabilizes DPS.
Respect (W) uptime as his real trade and poke window; avoid extended fights when it is down.

Win conditions

Convert early kills or pressure into cash-in recalls and item leads to snowball lane dominance.
Crash waves near Kog'Maw's turret to deny plates and force him under tower before he scales.
Use lane priority to secure dragon vision and force Kog'Maw into unsafe farm windows before his on-hit spikes.