Ezreal vs Draven ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ezreal vs Draven

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Ezreal landing (Q) poke through minions while avoiding Draven's axe autos.
Ezreal wins extended trades and scaling, but must deny Draven early axe cash-ins and short trades.
Ezreal wants slow or neutral waves to punish Draven stepping up for last hits outside minion cover.

Trading pattern

Punish Draven's last hits when he moves away from axes or minion cover if support can't zone.
Use (Q) poke on Draven while backing off before enemy support can engage or trade back.
Avoid extended auto trades; rely on (Q) poke and save (E) for disengage from (E) slow.

Danger windows

(Q) axe autos during last-hit animations punish Ezreal stepping up without support cover.
(E) slow combined with support follow-up creates lethal all-in windows if (E) is down.
Avoid trading when enemy support controls brush or can immediately punish Ezreal's forward (E) use.

Early game

Use the first three waves to farm with (Q) poke when Draven moves for caster minions.
Avoid stepping forward to punish if enemy support controls brush or can immediately trade back.
Hold (E) to escape (E) slow and axe auto all-in attempts after level 2.

Power spikes

First completed item lets Ezreal contest lane with safer repeated (Q) poke before dragon fights.
Two items increase (Q) poke frequency and cooldown cycling, forcing Draven to avoid risky axe catches.
Level 6 (R) can finish low-health targets or trim waves, aiding lane control and objective setup.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage into plates and dragon control by crashing waves after item spikes.
Use (Q) poke to force Draven under tower, denying safe axe catches and cash-ins.
Survive early axe pressure to reach mid-game scaling where Ezreal's range and mobility dominate fights.