Hwei vs Draven ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Hwei vs Draven

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on punishing Draven's axe catch paths and last-hit windows with (Q) poke and (E) CC.
Hwei controls extended trades through spell variety and must deny Draven free cash-ins under support pressure.
Draven dominates short trades with axe autos and snowballs early; Hwei wins by sustaining poke and hitting level 6 all-in windows.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto or (Q) poke Draven during last-hit animations if enemy support is out of range.
Use (E) CC defensively to disrupt Draven's engage or axe catch path when he commits to trades.
Avoid trading when Draven's axes are active and support controls brush or engage zones; give up unsafe autos.

Danger windows

Draven with 1-2 axes active and support controlling brush can punish Hwei stepping up for CS.
Avoid stepping forward when (E) is available to interrupt your (E) or escape attempts.
Draven's first item completed combined with axe autos creates lethal short-trade windows if caught out of position.

Early game

Use first three waves to thin caster minions and keep Draven from safely catching axes.
Punish Draven stepping forward for low-health minions only if enemy support cannot immediately trade back.
Hold wave near your turret side to reduce Draven's dash repositioning and force him to catch axes in unsafe zones.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks full spellbook, letting Hwei choose (E) CC or shield to contest Draven's early aggression.
Level 6 (R) enables Hwei's all-in threat, forcing Draven to respect poke and CC windows before committing.
First completed mage item boosts Hwei's poke and wave control, making Draven's axe trades riskier and less effective.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage and forced Draven recalls into crashing waves for turret plates and dragon vision.
Use (E) CC and (R) all-in windows to force Draven off axes and deny his passive cash-in.
Reach item and level 6 spikes to out-range and out-poke Draven, securing safer scaling and teamfight DPS access.