DRAVEN

THE GLORIOUS EXECUTIONER

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Informations about tha champion Draven:

Title: The Glorious Executioner

Pronouns: He/Him

Release Date: June 5, 2012

Attribute: Marksman

Role: Ad carry

Region: Noxus.

LORE OF DRAVEN

Even as an orphan on the streets of Basilich, Draven was headstrong and full of bravado, frequently getting into vicious brawls with older street children and shady underworld thugs. While supremely confident in his own ability—some would say overconfident—it is unlikely he would have survived childhood had it not been for his older brother, Darius, who invariably finished the fights Draven started.

When Basilich fell to the warhosts of Noxus, the brothers came to the attention of a captain named Cyrus, after Draven made an ill-considered attempt on his life. Impressed with their fighting spirit, Cyrus allowed them to join the Noxian ranks.

For years, the brothers fought as part of Cyrus’ warhost—yet while Darius took to this life easily, Draven grew steadily more bored. His martial skill was beyond question, but the daily drudgery of soldiering felt like too much effort for too little reward… and not enough personal glory.

Darius inevitably rose to command his own warband, and Draven joined him. However, if he thought that would be easier, or a way to achieve greater individual recognition, he was sorely disappointed.

Some say Draven chose to leave Darius’ command. Some say he was forced out. Either way, his skills were highly sought after as a champion and duelist, and he was enticed to join a succession of warbands during the occupation of Ionia, before ending up with a fairly respectable contract in the Reckoning pits.

For centuries, the gladiatorial Reckoners had performed a vital role in Noxus—punishing criminals and settling disputes between the noble houses—and Draven was determined to receive the riches, adoration, and renown he felt he deserved. However, with long, protracted wars on many fronts, the spectacle was beginning to lose its appeal for the common citizen. As the attention of the crowds drifted, Draven fell into a slump, spending more and more time in the seedier drinking halls and gambling dens of the capital.

He was washed-up and broke when the former general Jericho Swain found him.

Swain had a plan to reclaim Noxus’ lost glory, and needed Draven’s help to achieve it. Perhaps Swain only enlisted him as a way to ensure his brother Darius’ support after the fact. Regardless, Draven proved integral to Swain’s plan—to depose the Grand General himself, Boram Darkwill.

Standing triumphant with Swain, Draven smiled for the first time in months as the cheers of the Noxian people washed over him.

But duty called. In the days and weeks following this unprecedented coup, many among the noble elite refused to honor Swain’s succession, so they were sentenced to death in the arena.

One condemned man escaped his handlers ahead of his execution. Operating on pure instinct—as was ever his wont—Draven leapt from the high balcony and hurled a pair of axes at the fleeing man, cutting him down in a heartbeat. After a moment of stunned silence, the crowd roared their approval. Draven retrieved his axes, spinning them high in the air, playing to his new fans, and savoring their rapturous applause.

Thus Draven became the Glorious Executioner, turning routine bouts into grand spectacles that drew ever larger crowds.

Soon enough, an enterprising (and diminutive) promoter, tired of paying to house, feed, and train Reckoners only for them to die in front of dwindling audiences, approached Draven with an idea. What if the drama of the classic pit fights could be combined with Draven’s natural showmanship?

The Reckoners quickly became entertainers as much as combatants, each with their own carefully constructed backstory, fighting style, and flamboyant personality. The fights were often bloody—this was still Noxus after all—but far less often ended in death. The rivalries, trash-talking, and intrigue between the best-known Reckoners became the stuff of legend throughout the empire, but none were talked about more than Draven.

For a time he lived the high life, receiving invitations to a never-ending stream of parties and banquets, mixing with the wealthy and influential of Swain’s new Noxus. He even reconciled with Darius, and would occasionally still march out with the warhosts, defeating enemy champions and generals in single combat.

Nevertheless, Draven has started to grow restless once again. He has all that he could have ever imagined, and more, but now dreams of the day when the whole world knows his name.

DRAVEN VOICE - League of Legends

FUN FACTS ABOUT DRAVEN

1. League's First "Gameplay Update": Draven was the first champion in League of Legends to receive a "gameplay update" rather than a full-scale rework. Riot Games made adjustments to Draven's passive, League of Draven, and his ultimate ability, Whirling Death, to improve his gameplay experience without changing his core identity as the Glorious Executioner.

2. Inspired by Axe Juggling: Draven's character design and gameplay mechanics were inspired by the concept of axe juggling. His signature ability, Spinning Axe, allows him to juggle two spinning axes, enhancing his basic attacks with bonus damage. Draven's gameplay revolves around catching and juggling axes to maximize his damage output, reflecting the skill and precision required in axe juggling performances.

3. Voted Most Metal Champion: In a community poll conducted by Riot Games, Draven was voted the "Most Metal Champion" in League of Legends. His flashy personality, over-the-top style, and love for glory and fame earned him the title among heavy metal enthusiasts and fans of aggressive playstyles.

4. Voiced by Erik Braa: Draven's voice actor, Erik Braa, brought the character to life with his bombastic and charismatic performance. Braa's portrayal of Draven's egoistical and self-centered personality perfectly captures the essence of the Glorious Executioner, making Draven one of the most memorable and iconic champions in the game.

5. Draven Day: April 1st, also known as April Fools' Day, is celebrated as "Draven Day" by the League of Legends community. On this day, players honor Draven's extravagant personality and gameplay style by showcasing their Draven-themed content, sharing Draven memes, and embracing the spirit of the Glorious Executioner.

ABILITIES OF DRAVEN

Passive - LEAGUE OF DRAVEN

Draven gains his fans' Adoration when he catches a Spinning Axe or kills a minion, monster, or tower. Killing enemy champions grants Draven bonus gold based on how much Adoration he has.

Q - SPINNING AXE

Draven's next attack will deal bonus physical damage. This axe will ricochet off the target high up into the air. If Draven catches it, he automatically readies another Spinning Axe. Draven can have two Spinning Axes at once.

W - BLOOD RUSH

Draven gains increased Move Speed and Attack Speed. The Move Speed bonus decreases rapidly over its duration. Catching a Spinning Axe will refresh the cooldown of Blood Rush.

E - STAND ASIDE

Draven throws his axes, dealing physical damage to targets hit and knocking them aside. Targets hit are slowed.

R - WHIRLING DEATH

Draven hurls two massive axes to deal physical damage to each unit struck. Whirling Death slowly reverses direction and returns to Draven after striking an enemy champion. Draven may also activate this ability while the axes are in flight to cause it to return early. Deals less damage for each unit hit and resets when the axes reverse direction. Executes enemies who have less health than Draven's number of Adoration stacks.

DRAVEN ABILITIES COMBOS

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1. Standard Trading Combo:

- Start by hitting the enemy champion with Darius's Q ability, "Decimate," to deal damage and heal yourself if you hit the outer edge of the ability.

- Follow up with an auto-attack to apply Darius's passive bleed effect, "Hemorrhage," and increase your damage output.

- Use Darius's W ability, "Crippling Strike," to apply a slow and additional damage to the enemy champion.

- If the enemy tries to disengage, use Darius's E ability, "Apprehend," to pull them back towards you and continue trading.

2. All-In Combo:

- Begin by applying Darius's passive bleed effect, "Hemorrhage," with auto-attacks or abilities.

- Use Darius's E ability, "Apprehend," to pull the enemy champion closer to you.

- Activate Darius's Q ability, "Decimate," to deal damage and heal yourself if you hit the outer edge of the ability.

- Follow up with Darius's ultimate ability, "Noxian Guillotine," to execute the enemy champion if they are below a certain health threshold.

3. Teamfight Combo:

- Look for opportunities to engage with Darius's E ability, "Apprehend," to pull multiple enemy champions towards you.

- Use Darius's Q ability, "Decimate," to hit multiple enemies and apply damage and healing.

- Activate Darius's W ability, "Crippling Strike," to slow down and apply additional damage to priority targets.

- Focus on applying Darius's passive bleed effect, "Hemorrhage," to as many enemy champions as possible to maximize your damage output in teamfights.

4. Dive Combo:

- Coordinate with your team to dive onto a priority target, such as the enemy ADC or mid laner.

- Use Darius's E ability, "Apprehend," to pull the priority target closer to your team.

- Activate Darius's W ability, "Crippling Strike," to slow down and apply additional damage to the priority target.

- Follow up with Darius's ultimate ability, "Noxian Guillotine," to execute the priority target and secure the kill.

5. Escape Combo:

- If caught in a sticky situation, use Darius's E ability, "Apprehend," to pull yourself towards terrain or obstacles.

- Use Darius's Q ability, "Decimate," to slow down pursuing enemies and apply damage.

- If necessary, activate Darius's ultimate ability, "Noxian Guillotine," to execute low-health enemies and create distance between you and the remaining enemies.

BUILD OF DRAVEN

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RUNES OF DRAVEN

TIPS ON HOW TO PLAY WITH DRAVEN

1. Master Axe Management: Draven's passive, "League of Draven," causes him to gain bonus gold for killing enemies he has hit with his spinning axes. Focus on catching your spinning axes consistently to maximize your gold income and damage output. Practice controlling the direction and trajectory of your axes to ensure they land where you want them to.

2. Aggressive Trading: Draven excels in aggressive trading due to his high burst damage with spinning axes. Look for opportunities to harass the enemy laners with auto-attacks empowered by spinning axes. Coordinate with your support to engage in quick trades and punish enemy mispositioning. However, be cautious not to overextend and put yourself at risk of ganks or all-ins.

3. Positioning in Teamfights: Positioning is crucial for Draven in teamfights. Stay at a safe distance from threats while still being able to deal damage with your auto-attacks. Focus on attacking the highest priority target within your range, such as the enemy carries. Use your movement speed and crowd control to kite and reposition yourself as necessary to avoid being caught out by enemy engages.

4. Capitalizing on Kills: Draven snowballs hard when he gets ahead in kills. Capitalize on any opportunities to secure kills in lane by aggressively trading with your opponents. Once you've gained an advantage, push your lead by farming efficiently, taking objectives, and rotating to other lanes to secure kills and assist your teammates. Be proactive in securing objectives like towers and dragons to further extend your lead.

5. Stay Calm Under Pressure: Playing Draven requires a steady hand and nerves of steel. As a high-risk, high-reward champion, it's essential to remain calm and focused even in intense situations. Don't panic if you drop an axe or miss a kill opportunity. Keep your cool and focus on executing your combos and positioning effectively. With practice, you'll learn to thrive in high-pressure situations and carry your team to victory.

TIPS FOR COUNTERING DR.MUNDO

1. Deny His Passive Stacks: Draven's passive, "League of Draven," grants him bonus gold for killing minions or catching spinning axes. Try to disrupt Draven's farming and prevent him from catching his axes to deny him bonus gold and potential snowballing. Apply pressure on him early in the laning phase to force him to focus on farming rather than trading aggressively.

2. Avoid Prolonged Trades: Draven excels in short, aggressive trades due to his high burst damage with spinning axes. Avoid prolonged trades with Draven, especially when his spinning axes are active. Look for opportunities to poke him down from a safe distance or engage in quick, efficient trades before disengaging to minimize his damage output.

3. CC and Focus Fire: Draven has limited mobility and relies heavily on positioning to maximize his damage output. Coordinate with your team to lock him down with crowd control effects and focus fire to quickly burst him down before he can deal significant damage. Champions with hard crowd control abilities, such as stuns or knock-ups, can disrupt Draven's movement and prevent him from catching his axes.

4. Punish Mistakes: Draven players are often aggressive and prone to overextending to secure kills or catch spinning axes. Punish Draven's mistakes by capitalizing on his mispositioning or engaging when his escape abilities are on cooldown. Look for opportunities to gank him with your jungler or set up traps to catch him off guard and secure kills.

5. Scale into Mid-Late Game: Draven's power spikes in the early game, where he can bully opponents with his high damage output. However, he falls off slightly in the mid-late game compared to other ADCs. Focus on farming and scaling into the mid-late game, where you can outscale Draven and become more impactful in teamfights. Use Draven's relative weakness in the mid-late game to your advantage and capitalize on opportunities to secure objectives and win teamfights.

SKINS OF DRAVEN