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Draven vs Aphelios ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Draven vs Aphelios

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Draven wins short trades by punishing Aphelios's forced last hits with (Q) axe autos.
Hold wave near your side and use support brush control to keep axe catch zones safe.
Aphelios scales better but lacks mobility, so early aggression and cash-in snowball define the lane.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto Aphelios during last-hit animations only if enemy support can't punish.
Use (E) to interrupt Aphelios's dash or root setups and follow with axe autos.
Avoid chasing axes into enemy support CC zones; drop punish if brush or river control is lost.

Danger windows

Respect Aphelios's Calibrum poke when stepping up for CS without support cover.
Avoid trading when Aphelios's Gravitum root is ready and enemy support can follow up.
Beware of Infernum AoE damage during grouped minion waves or close-range fights.

Early game

Use first three waves to stand forward and punish Aphelios's last hits with (Q) autos.
Win level 2 trades by catching axes safely when Aphelios is locked in CS animations.
Keep wave thinned to avoid overextending into Aphelios's poke or support engage.

Power spikes

Level 1 (Q) axe autos enable dominant early trades forcing Aphelios off CS.
First completed damage item turns axe trades into kill threats; force short trades.
Use (R) to execute low-health targets or cash in passive stacks after chunking Aphelios.

Win conditions

Convert early kills into item leads to force Aphelios off the wave and deny farm.
Crash waves to take turret plates before Aphelios reaches stable DPS thresholds.
Use lane priority to secure dragon vision and force Aphelios into unsafe recalls.

Tip: For Draven vs Aphelios, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast ADC lane check.

Updated Jun 7, 2026New matchup