Draven vs Nilah ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Draven vs Nilah

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Draven punishing Nilah's short range by hitting autos during her last-hit attempts.
Draven wins short trades with active axes and support controlling brush, while Nilah needs all-in windows to fight.
Hold wave forward to force Nilah into unsafe CS spots and deny her scaling time.

Trading pattern

Hit Nilah during her last-hit animations only if her support cannot immediately punish your step forward.
Use (E) to interrupt (E) dash or to slow her retreat after a short axe trade.
Avoid trading when axes are inactive or catch zones are under enemy support control to prevent counter-engage.

Danger windows

Respect (W) window which blocks your autos during her all-in attempts.
Avoid stepping into brush or engage range when Nilah's support can follow up immediately.
Be cautious when Nilah has (E) dash available with support ready to commit for a kill.

Early game

Use the first three waves to keep axes active and punish Nilah's last hits when her support can't zone.
Win level 2 trades by stepping up with (Q) autos as Nilah lacks poke before (W) is available.
Position to catch axes safely near brush when support pressure prevents Nilah from engaging.

Power spikes

Level 1 (Q) axe autos let Draven heavily out-trade Nilah before she can safely approach.
First completed damage item turns axe trades into kill threats, forcing Nilah to play cautiously.
Nilah's level 6 (R) pull requires you to respect all-in engages and avoid trading without support backup.

Win conditions

Convert early axe auto damage into kills or forced recalls to snowball lane dominance.
Use lane control to crash waves and take turret plates before Nilah reaches item power spikes.
Leverage early kills and item leads to secure dragon setups and teamfight DPS priority.