Veigar vs Draven ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Veigar vs Draven

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on punishing Draven's axe catch zones when his support can't punish your step forward.
Veigar wins extended trades by using (E) to trap and burst, but loses short trades to Draven's early axe autos.
Prioritize safe stack farming and use controlled wave states to avoid Draven's early lane dominance.

Trading pattern

Use (E) to trap Draven when he commits to last hits, then burst with (R) if low enough.
Only punish Draven's CS attempts if enemy support is out of brush or cooldowns are down.
Avoid trading when (E) is ready, as it interrupts your burst and allows him to disengage.

Danger windows

Draven is most dangerous when he has active axes and enemy support controls brush for safe engages.
Avoid stepping forward when (E) is up, as it interrupts your cage and slows your retreat.
Be cautious if Draven cashes in kills early, increasing his all-in threat before you hit key item spikes.

Early game

Hold wave near your tower first three waves to deny Draven safe axe catches and reduce his dash window.
Punish Draven stepping up for caster minion last hits only if enemy support can't immediately trade back.
Avoid pushing wave early to prevent Draven's support from safely contesting your cage and punishing your immobility.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) for execute-style burst, making trapped Draven vulnerable to all-ins.
First completed mage item plus (Q) stack growth increases your burst threat, forcing Draven to respect trades.
Draven's level 1 axe autos heavily punish unsafe CS attempts, so respect early poke windows.

Win conditions

Survive early lane pressure and scale by safely stacking (Q) and using (E) to zone Draven.
Convert health leads into wave crashes to deny Draven plates and force recalls before first item spikes.
Use lane control to secure dragon vision and position for teamfights where your burst outdamages Draven's DPS.