Big Shot Build: Crit, Attack Speed and Draven

In Patch 26.21, Big Shot grants 35% critical strike damage and 25% bonus attack damage, converting 75% of attack speed into critical strike damage. Check your critical chance first. Extra critical damage needs critical hits, and champions used to rapid attacks must adjust to a slower rhythm.

Attack speed still has a purpose

Big Shot turns part of attack speed into harder critical hits. With reliable critical chance, compare attack speed against attack damage. With little critical chance, first buy items that make those critical hits happen.

Losing attacks can be costly when your damage depends on repeated on-hit effects. Before taking Big Shot, decide whether your damage comes from attack frequency or individual critical hits.

A starting route for Draven

Draven can consider Hubris, followed by The Collector and Infinity Edge. This suits games where you can keep contributing to takedowns. If surviving to catch axes is already difficult, buy sustain or defense before forcing three damage items.

Draven’s W grants attack speed, and catching an axe refreshes W. This gives him opportunities to maintain the buff during combat. Secure your position and axes before chasing; stepping into focus fire for another W reset is usually a poor trade.

Fill the remaining slots for the matchup

Buy armor penetration against armor and sustain for longer fights. Big Shot supplies neither lifesteal nor access to targets. Adjust the order to what the current game needs.

FAQ

Does Big Shot grant critical chance?

The current description lists critical damage, bonus attack damage and attack-speed conversion, not additional critical chance. Get critical chance from items, your champion or other Augments.

Can I still buy attack-speed items?

Yes. Attack speed contributes to the critical-damage conversion. Its value depends on your critical chance, champion mechanics and ability to attack safely.

Is Big Shot good on every marksman?

No. Champions relying on frequent attacks and on-hit effects must weigh the loss of attack speed. It is easier to use when you want heavy individual critical hits and can reliably reach a target.