Draven vs Ziggs ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Draven vs Ziggs

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Draven wins short trades by punishing Ziggs's last-hit attempts with (Q) empowered autos during CS windows.
Ziggs controls wave priority with long-range poke and waveclear, forcing Draven to manage axe catch zones carefully.
This lane turns on Draven's ability to keep axes active and use (E) to interrupt Ziggs's limited mobility and disengage tools.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto Ziggs during his last-hit animations only if enemy support cannot immediately punish your axe catch paths.
Use (E) to interrupt (W) displacement or slow his retreat after landing autos.
Avoid trading when axes are inactive or when enemy support controls brush and can engage on your catch zones.

Danger windows

(W) displacement combined with enemy support engage threatens your axe catch zones; avoid stepping up when (W) is available.
Stepping into brush without vision risks support follow-up that punishes your aggressive axe positioning.
Large minion waves reduce your safe movement for axe catches, increasing vulnerability to poke and engage.

Early game

Use the first three waves to stand forward with support cover and punish Ziggs's caster minion last hits with (Q).
Prioritize holding the wave near your side to reduce Ziggs's safe poke angles and limit his (W) displacement threat.
Avoid large waves that force unsafe axe catches; thin the wave early to enable short trades around low-health minions.

Power spikes

Level 1 (Q) axe autos let you heavily out-trade Ziggs before he can safely contest CS; punish every exposed last hit.
First completed damage item turns axe trades into kill threats; use this to force recalls or secure plates.
Track Ziggs's level 6 (R) and avoid committing until it is spent, then leverage your all-in threat with active axes.

Win conditions

Convert early CS leads and kill pressure into turret plates and dragon control by crashing waves with active axes.
Use your first item spike to force short trades and recalls, snowballing lane dominance before Ziggs scales.
Maintain lane pressure and support control to deny Ziggs safe poke angles and capitalize on his immobility in teamfights.