Draven vs Vayne ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Draven vs Vayne

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Draven punishing Vayne's close-range CS attempts with (Q) axe autos.
Draven wins short trades by hitting last-hit windows, while Vayne prefers extended trades with (W) true damage.
Draven must keep wave near his side and secure brush control to safely cash in axes and deny Vayne space.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto Vayne during her last-hit animations only if enemy support cannot immediately punish.
Use (E) to interrupt (Q) dash when she commits to a trade or tries to escape near terrain.
Avoid chasing axe catches into enemy support zones or near walls where (E) can be countered.

Danger windows

Respect (E) when near walls or brush, especially if enemy support controls engage zones.
Avoid trading when (R) stealth and (Q) reposition are available, as she can dodge and counterattack.
Do not overextend axe catch paths if enemy support can punish or zone you immediately.

Early game

Use the first three waves to stand forward and punish Vayne's last hits with (Q) empowered autos.
At level 2, leverage (E) to interrupt (Q) reposition or (E) attempts if support pressure allows.
Keep the wave thinned to reduce Vayne's dash window and prevent her from safely engaging near walls.

Power spikes

Level 1 (Q) axe autos let Draven heavily punish Vayne's early CS attempts; stand forward with support cover.
First completed damage item turns axe trades into kill threats; force short trades before Vayne scales.
Use (R) to execute low-health targets or cash in passive stacks after chunking Vayne with autos.

Win conditions

Convert early axe damage and kills into a CS lead and plate pressure before Vayne's item spikes.
Use lane priority and support cover to cash in passive gold safely and deny Vayne free farm.
Translate lane dominance into dragon vision and teamfight DPS windows before Vayne reaches late scaling.