Champion Sneak Peek - Draven, the Glorious Executioner
By NeeksNaman [2]
There's a saying in the entertainment business: 'The show must go on!' When your particular niche in the world of show business is brutal, gladiatorial combat, however, this expression comes with its own set of limitations. Take
' brother , the Glorious Executioner. While he might be the consummate entertainer, this vicious champion of the arena is most famous for knowing exactly how it is that the proverbial show comes to an end - usually in some grandiose, fashion.So if you're interested in taking a few lessons from a headliner that cuts against the grain, you'll definitely be excited to welcome Draven to the League of Legends this patch.
Draven, the Glorious Executioner Revealed!
By NeeksNaman [3]
Draven is poised to enter the League this coming patch. This champion of the arena knows the value of enjoying what you do – even if your line of work happens to involve grisly executions!
For a ranged attack damage champion like
, proper positioning is extremely important for maximizing your damage potential while remaining safe. For Draven, however, good positioning will also allow you to utilize your primary ability, , to its fullest potential. Upon activation, Draven's next basic attack will deal bonus damage and cause his signature throwing to bounce high into the air. Catching the axe will refresh the effect, causing Draven's next basic attack to also become a . After a couple of catches, Draven can even activate the ability a second time to utilize two at once!Since positioning is so important for this flashy ranged carry, we've also equipped Draven with some additional skills to keep him on the offensive. Activating
will give you just the boost of speed that you need to get out of trouble, keep up the chase or rapidly reposition to catch a falling throwing axe. As an added bonus each time you make a successful catch, the cooldown for is refreshed, allowing you to activate it again to maintain momentum. Additionally, the slow and knockback from can help you chase down a fleeing enemy so you can continue the onslaught.If you really want to showcase your trick shot skills, Draven's
, , is sure to make the crowd go wild. Upon activation, Draven will roll out both his hand axes in a global line attack, dealing damage to each enemy in their path. By reactivating you can recall your hand axes to your current location, bringing back around for another pass through the enemy team. Repositioning yourself with and knocking enemy opponents back into the line of fire with can turn this second run into a truly impressive and devastating spectacle of death!- Abilities
- Wicked Blades
Draven's Template:Cctip deal bonus physical damage over time. also causes this effect even if it does not Template:Cctip.
- 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.
- Blood Rush
Draven gains increased Movement Speed and Attack Speed. The Movement Speed bonus decreases rapidly over its duration. Catching a will refresh the cooldown of Blood Rush.
- Stand Aside
Draven throws his axes, dealing physical damage to targets hit and Template:Cctip them aside. Targets hit are Template:Cctip.
- Whirling Death
Draven hurls two massive axes dealing 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.