Jhin vs Draven ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Jhin vs Draven

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on punishing Draven's axe catch zones and last-hit attempts with fourth shot and (Q) bounce damage.
Jhin wins short burst trades while Draven thrives in extended DPS fights and snowball lanes.
Hold the wave thin to maximize (Q) bounce angles and keep Draven from safely cashing in axes.

Trading pattern

Punish Draven stepping up for melee or cannon minions with empowered fourth shot autos if support cannot trade back.
Use (Q) on low-health caster minions to bounce onto Draven, forcing him off CS or taking damage.
Hold (W) to root Draven only after support CC or trap damage marks him, avoiding wasted roots.

Danger windows

Draven is dangerous when axes are active and he can auto during your last-hit attempts.
Avoid stepping into brush or engage zones if enemy support can immediately follow or punish your punish attempts.
Respect (E) cooldown, which can interrupt your escape or root setup, making extended trades risky.

Early game

Use the first three waves to keep the wave thin and deny Draven clean axe catches near low-health minions.
Race to level 2 and coordinate with support to root Draven after he commits to an axe catch.
Avoid pushing without trap or support coverage to reduce Draven's engage and cash-in threat.

Power spikes

Fourth shot ready creates a direct last-hit punish window, forcing Draven to give up contested CS.
Level 6 (R) adds long-range execute, enabling picks on low-health Draven retreating through narrow paths.
First completed damage item strengthens fourth-shot trades, turning poke into forced recalls or plate pressure.

Win conditions

Convert fourth-shot and (W) root pressure into health leads that force Draven recalls or lost plates.
Use trap zones and (R) to control dragon approaches and punish Draven's predictable retreat paths.
Maintain wave control to deny Draven safe axe catches and item spikes, securing safer teamfight DPS windows.