Nilah vs Draven ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Nilah vs Draven

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane hinges on surviving Draven's early axe autos and punishing his forced catch zones.
Nilah wins committed short trades with (W) active and support engage, but struggles in extended poke.
Hold wave near your side to deny Draven safe axe catches and force him into risky positions.

Trading pattern

Punish Draven's last-hit attempts only if enemy support cannot punish your step forward near axe zones.
Use (W) to block Draven's autos during all-ins, then follow up with (E) and (R) when support can engage.
Avoid using (E) forward without support follow-up as (E) can interrupt your dash and punish overextension.

Danger windows

Draven is dangerous when he has active axes and support controls brush, punishing your CS attempts.
Avoid trading when (E) is available, as it can interrupt your engage and slow your retreat.
Stepping into Draven's axe catch paths without support backup invites heavy poke and possible all-ins.

Early game

Use the first three waves to farm behind support and avoid stepping up during Draven's axe catch zones.
At level 2, respect (E) slow to avoid being interrupted when engaging with (E).
Thin the wave to prevent Draven from safely positioning for axe autos on low-health minions.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) allows Nilah to pull multiple targets into all-ins; commit with support and (W) up.
First completed marksman item makes Nilah's all-ins more threatening; force fights when Draven's poke is down.
Draven's level 1 axe autos punish early CS attempts; avoid stepping up without support cover before level 3.

Win conditions

Deny Draven free farm by crashing waves near your side and punishing unsafe last hits.
Convert health and item leads into plates and dragon control by forcing Draven under tower early.
Use (R) in grouped fights with support follow-up to lock down Draven and secure kills or objectives.