Riven Counters

The top champs not in lane to counter Riven include Kai'Sa, Zeri, and Varus. These champs are all good at countering Riven with high win rates over 55%. Even if these Riven counter picks are not used in your lane, it's not a good idea to choose her into one of these matchups. They will usually destroy Riven.

Conversely, if the opposite team choses either Teemo or Heimerdinger, Riven mains should seriously consider choosing her, as she easily beats these selections with win rates over 53% against both ofthem.

Riven has a highly mobile kit, primarily due to her Q and E abilities. These let her swiftly escape precarious situations, making her a serious threat to enemy backlines. Understanding her movements and predicting her escapes can give you an edge in the battle.

One of Riven's significant weaknesses is her susceptibility to crowd control (CC). As she relies heavily on her dash abilities, getting CC'd can quickly turn the tide of a fight in your favor.

Riven is known to be less effective when handled by new players. This is due to her steep learning curve, particularly in mastering her auto-attack animation cancels. If you're up against an inexperienced Riven player, exploit their difficulties for your advantage.

If Riven falls behind early in the game, she struggles to make a comeback. Ensure you maintain pressure and keep her at bay right from the start to maintain this disadvantage.

Riven is an early game bully. She primarily uses her aggressive playstyle during the laning phase to secure kills. If you manage to stave off her early onslaught, her mid to late game potential is significantly reduced.

Riven exhibits formidable dueling potential during the mid-game, often resorting to split pushing to secure side objectives. Learning her split pushing habits and catching her off-guard can result in a successful shutdown.

In the later stages of the game, Riven tends to group with her team and wait for her ultimate R to charge up for potential team fights. Keeping a timer on her ultimate and avoiding unnecessary fights when it's ready can save you from devastating ambushes.