Xayah vs Draven ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xayah vs Draven

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on who controls spacing around Draven's axe catch zones and feather lines.
Xayah wins extended trades by punishing Draven's forced paths through feathers with (E) root.
Draven dominates short trades with axe autos; prioritize safe wave states to reach item spikes.

Trading pattern

Punish Draven when he walks up for CS inside your feather lines, but only if enemy support can't punish.
Avoid trading when (Q) axes are active and his support controls brush or engage zones.
Use (E) to root Draven if he chases through feathers after committing to a trade or last hit.

Danger windows

Draven is most dangerous when he has active (Q) axes and support control over brush or engage zones.
Avoid stepping forward when (E) is available to interrupt your escape or engage.
Trading without (R) up exposes you to Draven's burst and chase potential during axe trades.

Early game

Use the first three waves to set feather lines that threaten Draven's last-hit paths.
At level 2, avoid stepping into (Q) axe catch zones unless your support can contest.
Hold wave near your side to reduce Draven's dash window and deny safe axe catches.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) lets you deny Draven's all-in and punish chase attempts with feather roots; hold it for key engages.
First completed marksman item improves your DPS and feather threat, enabling safer extended fights.
Two-item spike enhances sustained damage and control, forcing Draven to avoid walking through feather setups.

Win conditions

Convert feather-rooted trades into CS leads and force Draven recalls before his item spikes.
Crash waves after punishing last hits to secure turret plates and dragon vision control.
Scale into front-to-back teamfights where your self-peel and DPS outmatch Draven's snowball burst.