What are some tips for the Riven vs. Aatrox matchup?

Even / Skill Start aggressively at Level 1 to establish priority, Riven favored. You have huge CD advantage early, punish if he wastes EQ aggressively, but be aware that Aatrox spikes if he rushes Tabis or gets Dirk, prioritizing farm if that happens. You have to avoid q3 at all cost. Focus on short trades and disengaging before his Conqueror healing ramps up, and aim for an all-in at Level 6 where your combat ultimate gives you the edge.

How do you play Riven into Aatrox?

Even / Skill Start aggressively at Level 1 to establish priority, Riven favored. You have huge CD advantage early, punish if he wastes EQ aggressively, but be aware that Aatrox spikes if he rushes Tabis or gets Dirk, prioritizing farm if that happens. You have to avoid q3 at all cost. Focus on short trades and disengaging before his Conqueror healing ramps up, and aim for an all-in at Level 6 where your combat ultimate gives you the edge.

Who wins the Riven vs. Aatrox matchup?

Based on our data, this matchup is favored for Riven. A key tip is: Even / Skill Start aggressively at Level 1 to establish priority, Riven favored. You have huge CD advantage early, punish if he wastes EQ aggressively, but be aware that Aatrox spikes if he rushes Tabis or gets Dirk, prioritizing farm if that happens. You have to avoid q3 at all cost. Focus on short trades and disengaging before his Conqueror healing ramps up, and aim for an all-in at Level 6 where your combat ultimate gives you the edge.

How do you counter Riven as Aatrox?

Even / Skill Start aggressively at Level 1 to establish priority, Riven favored. You have huge CD advantage early, punish if he wastes EQ aggressively, but be aware that Aatrox spikes if he rushes Tabis or gets Dirk, prioritizing farm if that happens. You have to avoid q3 at all cost. Focus on short trades and disengaging before his Conqueror healing ramps up, and aim for an all-in at Level 6 where your combat ultimate gives you the edge.

What are some tips for the Riven vs. Renekton matchup?

Very Hard Renekton is one of your toughest matchups; you absolutely MUST win the Level 1 exchange (especially if he starts Q) to get an early lead. When trading, focus on small windows and aim to keep him just ABOVE 50% HP, because if he drops below that threshold, he generates Fury 50% quicker, making his empowered abilities lethal. Look to set up an all-in at Level 6 by waiting for him to blow his E (Slice and Dice) and W (Preditator's Viscera), which have high cooldowns early.

How do you play Riven into Renekton?

Very Hard Renekton is one of your toughest matchups; you absolutely MUST win the Level 1 exchange (especially if he starts Q) to get an early lead. When trading, focus on small windows and aim to keep him just ABOVE 50% HP, because if he drops below that threshold, he generates Fury 50% quicker, making his empowered abilities lethal. Look to set up an all-in at Level 6 by waiting for him to blow his E (Slice and Dice) and W (Preditator's Viscera), which have high cooldowns early.

Who wins the Riven vs. Renekton matchup?

Based on our data, this matchup is favored for Renekton. A key tip is: Very Hard Renekton is one of your toughest matchups; you absolutely MUST win the Level 1 exchange (especially if he starts Q) to get an early lead. When trading, focus on small windows and aim to keep him just ABOVE 50% HP, because if he drops below that threshold, he generates Fury 50% quicker, making his empowered abilities lethal. Look to set up an all-in at Level 6 by waiting for him to blow his E (Slice and Dice) and W (Preditator's Viscera), which have high cooldowns early.

How do you counter Riven as Renekton?

Very Hard Renekton is one of your toughest matchups; you absolutely MUST win the Level 1 exchange (especially if he starts Q) to get an early lead. When trading, focus on small windows and aim to keep him just ABOVE 50% HP, because if he drops below that threshold, he generates Fury 50% quicker, making his empowered abilities lethal. Look to set up an all-in at Level 6 by waiting for him to blow his E (Slice and Dice) and W (Preditator's Viscera), which have high cooldowns early.

What are some tips for the Riven vs. Garen matchup?

Easy / Farm This is a favorable farm matchup where you should play to freeze the wave near your tower, as Garen cannot contest your priority at Level 1. Generate advantageous short trades by utilizing your Q-Extend technique: Garen will almost always try to Q you when you Q3, so you can block his Q (Decisive Strike) with a well-timed E or E-W, knowing that your Q cooldown is lower than his. When looking to finish him off with Riven's superior Level 6 spike, make sure to always wait out his W (Courage) before using Windslash (R2).

How do you play Riven into Garen?

Easy / Farm This is a favorable farm matchup where you should play to freeze the wave near your tower, as Garen cannot contest your priority at Level 1. Generate advantageous short trades by utilizing your Q-Extend technique: Garen will almost always try to Q you when you Q3, so you can block his Q (Decisive Strike) with a well-timed E or E-W, knowing that your Q cooldown is lower than his. When looking to finish him off with Riven's superior Level 6 spike, make sure to always wait out his W (Courage) before using Windslash (R2).

Who wins the Riven vs. Garen matchup?

Based on our data, this matchup is favored for Riven. A key tip is: Easy / Farm This is a favorable farm matchup where you should play to freeze the wave near your tower, as Garen cannot contest your priority at Level 1. Generate advantageous short trades by utilizing your Q-Extend technique: Garen will almost always try to Q you when you Q3, so you can block his Q (Decisive Strike) with a well-timed E or E-W, knowing that your Q cooldown is lower than his. When looking to finish him off with Riven's superior Level 6 spike, make sure to always wait out his W (Courage) before using Windslash (R2).

How do you counter Riven as Garen?

Easy / Farm This is a favorable farm matchup where you should play to freeze the wave near your tower, as Garen cannot contest your priority at Level 1. Generate advantageous short trades by utilizing your Q-Extend technique: Garen will almost always try to Q you when you Q3, so you can block his Q (Decisive Strike) with a well-timed E or E-W, knowing that your Q cooldown is lower than his. When looking to finish him off with Riven's superior Level 6 spike, make sure to always wait out his W (Courage) before using Windslash (R2).

Matchup	Threat	Games	WR	Gold @ 15	Gold Diff	Tips
Aatrox	Easy	321	53%	+179	+761	Even / Skill Start aggressively at Level 1 to establish priority, Riven favored. You have huge CD advantage early, punish if he wastes EQ aggressively, but be aware that Aatrox spikes if he rushes Tabis or gets Dirk, prioritizing farm if that happens. You have to avoid q3 at all cost. Focus on short trades and disengaging before his Conqueror healing ramps up, and aim for an all-in at Level 6 where your combat ultimate gives you the edge.
Skill Priority Q Broken Wings Riven lashes out in a series of strikes. This ability can be reactivated three times in a short time frame with the third hit knocking back nearby enemies. E Valor Riven steps forward a short distance and blocks incoming damage. W Ki Burst Riven emits a Ki Burst, damaging and stunning nearby enemies. 52.6% WR 253 Matches Summoner Spells 54.7% WR 172 Matches Skill Order Broken Wings Riven lashes out in a series of strikes. This ability can be reactivated three times in a short time frame with the third hit knocking back nearby enemies. 1 4 5 7 9 Ki Burst Riven emits a Ki Burst, damaging and stunning nearby enemies. 2 14 Valor Riven steps forward a short distance and blocks incoming damage. 3 8 10 12 13 Blade of the Exile Riven empowers her keepsake weapon with energy, and gains Attack Damage and Range. During this time, she also gains the ability to use Wind Slash, a powerful ranged attack, once. 6 11 Riven vs Aatrox Runes 54.4% WR274 Matches Starting Items 51.5% WR 132 Matches Core Items 22.2% WR 18 Matches 4th Item Options 59.1% WR44 Matches 56.4% WR39 Matches 45.5% WR22 Matches 5th Item Options 65.2% WR23 Matches 75.0% WR8 Matches 57.1% WR7 Matches 6th Item Options 100.0% WR3 Matches 66.7% WR3 Matches Laning Phase (@15 min) Riven Damage 6,875 Aatrox Damage 6,383 Gold Diff+179 CS Diff+1 XP Diff-43 Ally Ganks1.22 Enemy Ganks1.40 End of Game Riven Damage 21,678 Aatrox Damage 19,722 Total Gold Diff+761 Total CS Diff+8 Split Push Riven Dmg to Turrets 4,589 Aatrox Dmg to Turrets 3,735
Renekton	Very Hard	298	44%	-565	-953	Very Hard Renekton is one of your toughest matchups; you absolutely MUST win the Level 1 exchange (especially if he starts Q) to get an early lead. When trading, focus on small windows and aim to keep him just ABOVE 50% HP, because if he drops below that threshold, he generates Fury 50% quicker, making his empowered abilities lethal. Look to set up an all-in at Level 6 by waiting for him to blow his E (Slice and Dice) and W (Preditator's Viscera), which have high cooldowns early.

Garen	Hard	276	54%	-7	-558	Easy / Farm This is a favorable farm matchup where you should play to freeze the wave near your tower, as Garen cannot contest your priority at Level 1. Generate advantageous short trades by utilizing your Q-Extend technique: Garen will almost always try to Q you when you Q3, so you can block his Q (Decisive Strike) with a well-timed E or E-W, knowing that your Q cooldown is lower than his. When looking to finish him off with Riven's superior Level 6 spike, make sure to always wait out his W (Courage) before using Windslash (R2).

Ambessa	Easy	272	53%	+205	+953	Skill Matchup The information for this matchup is still pending as few games have been played. For now, proceed as a Skill Matchup where you must respect her damage and self-healing, focusing on dodging her abilities (as most of them can be sidestepped) and trying to get her Boneplating off before committing to a full trade.

Sett	Favored	233	50%	-101	+145	Easy / Skill This is a Riven-favored matchup; ensure you play to remove his Bone Plating at Level 1. From Level 3 onwards, constantly spam the safe, short trade pattern of to bait out his E (Facebreaker) and W (Haymaker), as both have high cooldowns. Crucially, always save at least one mobility spell (E or Q) to dodge the true damage center of his W, often by dashing into or across him.

Fiora	Not Favored	203	50%	+166	-328	Even / Skill This is a Riven-favored skill matchup where you must secure priority at Level 1, ensuring you punish her if she uses her Q aggressively to engage on you. The key to winning the lane is playing around the incredibly high cooldown of her Riposte (W) (24 seconds at rank 1), aiming to bait it out with a short engagement (e.g., Q3 in and E out). Your Level 6 spike is significantly stronger than hers, so once her Riposte is down, look for the all-in.

Camille	Even	200	52%	+57	-45	Level 1 get rid of Camille's passive shield and bone plating as the wave pushes. When you hit level 2 first, you can flash on Camille. You win early game and win even harder at level 6. Remember to use R2 after W so Camille can't avoid it with her ult or her E. Matchup turns into Camille favors once she gets first item

Jax	Favored	199	50%	-21	+160	Hard / Skill This matchup is currently hard due to Jax being highly tuned, but your strategy remains the same: focus on playing strictly around the high cooldowns of his E (Counter Strike) and R (Grandmaster's Might), as he becomes immensely tanky with both active. When he engages with Q + E, use your E-W doublecast defensively to mitigate his initial burst and stun, then disengage immediately, as he loses trades heavily after his Counter Strike ends.

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