Riven Wild Rift Counter-Guide — Beste Matchups & Tipps (Patch 7.2d)

Riven Wild Rift Counter-Guide ★ Counter Sheet

Hard Counters

Diese Champions haben ein Build und einen Spielstil, der deinen direkt überlegen ist, was die Kontrolle der Lane und das Farmen extrem schwierig machen kann. Ihr Kit kann deine Kernstärken neutralisieren oder dich bestrafen, sobald du versuchst, deinen gewohnten Spielplan umzusetzen. In diesen Matchups geht es oft darum, Fehler zu minimieren und nach Wegen zu suchen, außerhalb der direkten Konfrontation zu gewinnen.

Poppy

hard_counterdefensive_play Poppy is your ultimate mechanical counter because her Steadfast Presence completely neutralizes your high-mobility kit. The moment you attempt to engage with Broken Wings or shield away using Valor, her barrier stops your dashes mid-flight, grounding you and dealing magic damage. This single interaction strips away your outplay potential, turning your main damage and mobility tools into self-inflicted CC traps. Details ansehen

Poppy

Warum

Poppy is your ultimate mechanical counter because her Steadfast Presence completely neutralizes your high-mobility kit. The moment you attempt to engage with Broken Wings or shield away using Valor, her barrier stops your dashes mid-flight, grounding you and dealing magic damage. This single interaction strips away your outplay potential, turning your main damage and mobility tools into self-inflicted CC traps.

Lane-Einfluss

This matchup forces you into a defensive lane state where you cannot safely contest the wave. Initiating a trade is impossible, as Poppy can reactively activate her barrier to block your Broken Wings. If you get caught mid-dash near her tower, you face massive damage with no escape. Consequently, you must concede early priority, letting her push toward you while focusing entirely on freezing near your tower to survive.

Wie man spielt

To survive, never lead a trade with your dashes. Instead, walk up to last-hit and bait out Steadfast Presence by stutter-stepping. If she wastes her barrier, you have a brief window to retaliate with Broken Wings and Runic Blade empowered attacks. Always hold Ki Burst to stun her if she charges at you, allowing you to walk away. If you must activate Blade of the Exile, do so only after she has misplayed her defensive aura, otherwise you will waste your ultimate's uptime.

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Volibear

short_tradesdisengage Volibear dominates Riven in extended trades due to the healing loop of Frenzied Maul and the dual-purpose threat of Sky Splitter. While Riven relies on burst rotations, Volibear's passive, The Relentless Storm, maintains high DPS, and his W marks you for a massive, healing second bite. Riven cannot win a battle of attrition; she must constantly respect the massive shield and slow from Sky Splitter. Details ansehen

Volibear

Warum

Volibear dominates Riven in extended trades due to the healing loop of Frenzied Maul and the dual-purpose threat of Sky Splitter. While Riven relies on burst rotations, Volibear's passive, The Relentless Storm, maintains high DPS, and his W marks you for a massive, healing second bite. Riven cannot win a battle of attrition; she must constantly respect the massive shield and slow from Sky Splitter.

Lane-Einfluss

This structural disadvantage forces Riven under her turret, bleeding minion gold while Volibear freely pushes with The Relentless Storm. Standard short trades are incredibly risky because if Volibear lands Thundering Smash, he guarantees his Sky Splitter and sets up the second Frenzied Maul. You will face heavy dive pressure once he unlocks Stormbringer, rendering your tower unsafe and forcing your jungler to ignore other lanes to bail you out.

Wie man spielt

To survive, you must play strictly around cooldowns. When Volibear casts Sky Splitter, immediately use Valor to absorb the lightning damage and dash out of the slow zone. Never re-engage with Broken Wings or Ki Burst while you are marked by Frenzied Maul; wait the full mark duration before walking up again. If he charges with Thundering Smash, stun him instantly with Ki Burst and use Valor to escape to safety.

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Ungünstig

Diese Champions haben Werkzeuge, die ihnen im Kampf meist einen Vorteil verschaffen, ohne das Matchup unspielbar zu machen. Sie haben vielleicht mehr Reichweite, können deine Offensive besser abfangen oder haben mehr Möglichkeiten, auf deine Engages zu reagieren. Du musst deine Herangehensweise anpassen und sorgfältig die Momente wählen, in denen du den Kampf annimmst.

Yone

burst_tradespacing Yone holds the upper hand due to his superior sustained damage from Way of the Hunter and shielding from Spirit Cleave, making extended trades dangerous. However, this matchup revolves around his Mortal Steel third cast. If Yone dashes forward with his tornado, Riven can completely shut down his momentum. Interrupting this dash using the precise stun of Ki Burst or the knock-up from the final strike of Broken Wings neutralizes his engage. Details ansehen

Yone

Warum

Yone holds the upper hand due to his superior sustained damage from Way of the Hunter and shielding from Spirit Cleave, making extended trades dangerous. However, this matchup revolves around his Mortal Steel third cast. If Yone dashes forward with his tornado, Riven can completely shut down his momentum. Interrupting this dash using the precise stun of Ki Burst or the knock-up from the final strike of Broken Wings neutralizes his engage.

Lane-Einfluss

This interaction dictates who controls the minion waves. Failing to disrupt his third Mortal Steel allows Yone to safely poke with Soul Unbound and chip away your health, forcing you under tower where his Fate Sealed setup becomes lethal. Conversely, if you repeatedly deny his dash, he cannot easily crash waves or secure free recalls, giving you the windows needed to pressure him before he reaches his critical two-item power spike.

Wie man spielt

To survive this lane, never use your third Broken Wings or Ki Burst offensively when Yone has two stacks of Mortal Steel ready. Instead, walk menacingly or use Valor to bait his dash. The moment he launches forward, press Ki Burst instantly to freeze him in place, then follow up with your passive-infused auto-attacks from Runic Blade. If he activates Fate Sealed, use Valor laterally to escape the hitbox before turning back to fight with Blade of the Exile.

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Sett

shield_timingdodge_skillshot Sett naturally dominates extended hand-to-hand brawls because Pit Grit and Knuckle Down easily outdamage Riven's basic attacks. While Ki Burst can interrupt his momentum, Sett accumulates Grit rapidly as you combo him. The entire lane hinges on his Haymaker; if he lands the true damage center-line strike at maximum Grit, Riven cannot survive the burst. You must respect his shield and true damage potential during every trade. Details ansehen

Sett

Warum

Sett naturally dominates extended hand-to-hand brawls because Pit Grit and Knuckle Down easily outdamage Riven's basic attacks. While Ki Burst can interrupt his momentum, Sett accumulates Grit rapidly as you combo him. The entire lane hinges on his Haymaker; if he lands the true damage center-line strike at maximum Grit, Riven cannot survive the burst. You must respect his shield and true damage potential during every trade.

Lane-Einfluss

You cannot safely contest early waves because Sett can drag you in with Facebreaker if you step up to farm. Wasting your dashes forces you under tower, where Sett can dive you using The Show Stopper to bypass your shield. This threat delays your recall timings and forces you to play defensively, sacrificing minion priority until you can bait out his key defensive shield.

Wie man spielt

Never commit all three strikes of Broken Wings offensively. When trading, always hold either Valor or your third Broken Wings leap specifically to dash sideways out of the center line of Haymaker when Sett's Grit bar is full. If he pulls you with Facebreaker, instantly stun him with Ki Burst and use Valor to escape laterally rather than backward, ensuring you completely dodge his true damage cone while his shield decays.

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Rumble

shield_timingall_in Rumble dominates this matchup because Flamespitter provides continuous magic damage that easily outvalues Riven's quick burst from Broken Wings and Ki Burst. Valor provides a brief shield, but it cannot absorb the sustained burn. You cannot win a raw face-to-face duel while his mechanical flamethrower is active. Riven must respect this constant threat and wait for Rumble to exhaust his main tool. Details ansehen

Rumble

Warum

Rumble dominates this matchup because Flamespitter provides continuous magic damage that easily outvalues Riven's quick burst from Broken Wings and Ki Burst. Valor provides a brief shield, but it cannot absorb the sustained burn. You cannot win a raw face-to-face duel while his mechanical flamethrower is active. Riven must respect this constant threat and wait for Rumble to exhaust his main tool.

Lane-Einfluss

Rumble will constantly push the waves, forcing you to farm under your turret while dodging heavy magic damage. This relentless pressure prevents you from securing early priority or roaming to assist your jungler. If you take too much poke trying to contest the wave, you will be forced into an early recall, losing valuable gold and experience while Rumble maintains control.

Wie man spielt

Play defensively and use Valor solely to absorb Flamespitter ticks when securing dying minions. Never initiate a trade when his flamethrower is active. Instead, bait the ability and walk away. The moment Flamespitter goes on cooldown, or the instant Rumble overheats and silences himself, immediately activate Blade of the Exile. Commit to a decisive all-in with Broken Wings and Ki Burst to burst him down.

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Garen

silence_interruptdamage_mitigation This matchup is dictated by Garen's ability to interrupt your flow. The moment you initiate with Broken Wings, Garen can activate Decisive Strike to silence you mid-combo. This silence completely locks you out of your defensive dash, Valor, and your stun, Ki Burst. Without your shields or mobility, you are forced to take the full shred of his Judgment spin while unable to fight back or escape. Details ansehen

Garen

Warum

This matchup is dictated by Garen's ability to interrupt your flow. The moment you initiate with Broken Wings, Garen can activate Decisive Strike to silence you mid-combo. This silence completely locks you out of your defensive dash, Valor, and your stun, Ki Burst. Without your shields or mobility, you are forced to take the full shred of his Judgment spin while unable to fight back or escape.

Lane-Einfluss

Because Garen constantly regenerates health via Perseverance, any minor trade you lose to a silence puts you at a massive disadvantage. He will use Judgment to clear waves and force you under tower, tempting you to retaliate. If you trade into his Courage shield, you waste your damage, leaving you vulnerable to Demacian Justice execute range. This forces a defensive playstyle, giving him lane priority.

Wie man spielt

To survive, you must play around his ability downtime. When Garen charges with Decisive Strike, immediately use Ki Burst to stun him mid-stride, then use Valor to shield and dash backward before the silence hits. Only commit to an all-in with Blade of the Exile after he wastes Courage and his silence is on cooldown. If he catches you, delay your third Broken Wings cast until the silence ends.

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Olaf

anti_ccmobility_clash This matchup hinges on CC denial. Olaf's ultimate, Ragnarok, completely immunizes him against the third strike knockup of your Broken Wings and the stun from Ki Burst. Without this crowd control, you cannot execute your fast-combo trades safely or trigger Runic Blade charges offensively. Instead, his immunity forces you to burn Valor and Broken Wings purely to run away while he runs you down. Details ansehen

Olaf

Warum

This matchup hinges on CC denial. Olaf's ultimate, Ragnarok, completely immunizes him against the third strike knockup of your Broken Wings and the stun from Ki Burst. Without this crowd control, you cannot execute your fast-combo trades safely or trigger Runic Blade charges offensively. Instead, his immunity forces you to burn Valor and Broken Wings purely to run away while he runs you down.

Lane-Einfluss

Olaf dominates the wave state because a single landed Undertow allows him to force an all-in. If you attempt to crash waves or trade near his tower, he can activate Vicious Strikes and Reckless Swing to win any extended duel. You cannot contest early priority, meaning you will often find yourself farming under your own turret, bleeding gold while keeping your health bar high.

Wie man spielt

To survive, you must bait out Ragnarok and immediately disengage. The moment his ultimate roars, use Valor backward and chain Broken Wings to flee, utilizing terrain if possible. Never fight Olaf when he is low on health because Berserker Rage will out-DPS you; instead, hold the Wind Slash reactivation of Blade of the Exile to execute him instantly from range once his crowd-control immunity finally expires.

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Malphite

armor_stackattack_speed_slow Malphite is a natural brick wall for Riven because his innate armor scaling heavily devalues your physical burst from Broken Wings. Worse, whenever you try to weave in your passive-empowered auto-attacks from Runic Blade, his Ground Slam slashes your attack speed to a crawl. This completely disrupts your animation canceling, turning your fast-paced combos into sluggish, low-damage exchanges while his Granite Shield passively absorbs your initial poke. Details ansehen

Malphite

Warum

Malphite is a natural brick wall for Riven because his innate armor scaling heavily devalues your physical burst from Broken Wings. Worse, whenever you try to weave in your passive-empowered auto-attacks from Runic Blade, his Ground Slam slashes your attack speed to a crawl. This completely disrupts your animation canceling, turning your fast-paced combos into sluggish, low-damage exchanges while his Granite Shield passively absorbs your initial poke.

Lane-Einfluss

You cannot easily freeze or pressure the wave because Malphite can safely farm or poke you with Seismic Shard, stealing your movement speed to prevent any retaliation. Trading with him feels punishing; if you commit your dashes to close the gap, you lack the escape tools when he activates Thunderclap to trade back. This passive lane state forces you to concede early priority, allowing him to easily setup dives with Unstoppable Force.

Wie man spielt

To survive, you must bait out Ground Slam before committing to a full trade. Use a short slide with Valor to absorb his Seismic Shard damage, then walk away. Only engage with Broken Wings when his slam is on cooldown, focusing on short, bursty trades capped by Ki Burst to stun him and retreat before he can retaliate with Thunderclap. If he saves his slam, focus purely on farming and prepare to reactively dodge Unstoppable Force with a well-timed Valor.

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Vayne

gap_closebush_control This lane is defined by Vayne's ability to completely deny your gap close. Whenever you commit to an engage, she can use Condemn to interrupt your third Broken Wings strike mid-air. This knock-back completely neutralizes your crowd control, resets the distance between you, and exposes you to her relentless basic attacks enhanced by Tumble and Silver Bolts without any way to retaliate. Details ansehen

Vayne

Warum

This lane is defined by Vayne's ability to completely deny your gap close. Whenever you commit to an engage, she can use Condemn to interrupt your third Broken Wings strike mid-air. This knock-back completely neutralizes your crowd control, resets the distance between you, and exposes you to her relentless basic attacks enhanced by Tumble and Silver Bolts without any way to retaliate.

Lane-Einfluss

Because of this interaction, you cannot contest the early wave. Vayne will zone you continuously with her ranged advantage. Standing near walls is extremely dangerous, as a wall-stun from Condemn combined with Silver Bolts triggers is lethal. You are forced to farm under turret, using Valor to absorb poke, while she slowly chips away at your health and threatens to dive you once she unlocks Final Hour.

Wie man spielt

To survive, abuse the lane brushes to break her line of sight and force her closer. Never initiate a trade using all three casts of Broken Wings forward. Instead, bait her Condemn by dashing diagonally with Valor or your first two Broken Wings steps. If she wastes her knock-back, immediately activate Blade of the Exile and lock her down with Ki Burst before she can react with Tumble.

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Skill Matchups

Diese Matchups sind vor allem Duelle der Ausführung: Beide Champions haben glaubwürdige Wege, die Oberhand zu gewinnen. Eine wichtige ausgewichene Fähigkeit, ein richtig antizipierter Engage oder ein einziger Positionierungsfehler können reichen, um das Duell zu entscheiden. Das Matchup zu kennen und die richtigen Fenster zum Handeln zu erkennen, ist hier besonders wichtig.

Aatrox

skill_matchupmobilityspacing This matchup is a pure test of micro-mobility versus predictable zone-control. Your entire lane revolves around using Broken Wings and Valor to constantly reposition inside or outside of The Darkin Blade sweetspots. If you successfully dodge his strikes, you win the trade. However, if he lands Infernal Chains while your movement abilities are on cooldown, you cannot escape the pull and will suffer his full combo. Details ansehen

Aatrox

Warum

This matchup is a pure test of micro-mobility versus predictable zone-control. Your entire lane revolves around using Broken Wings and Valor to constantly reposition inside or outside of The Darkin Blade sweetspots. If you successfully dodge his strikes, you win the trade. However, if he lands Infernal Chains while your movement abilities are on cooldown, you cannot escape the pull and will suffer his full combo.

Lane-Einfluss

Wave control constantly swings back and forth based on missed cooldowns. If Aatrox wastes The Darkin Blade trying to poke you, he loses the ability to contest the wave, allowing you to crash it and secure a clean recall. Conversely, getting dragged back by Infernal Chains chunks your health bar so heavily that you lose all priority, forcing you to farm under tower and giving him free reign to roam.

Wie man spielt

Never initiate with Valor unless you are certain his Infernal Chains is unavailable. Instead, walk up to bait his first The Darkin Blade cast, then use your first two charges of Broken Wings to dance diagonally around his sweetspots. Keep your third strike of Broken Wings or your Valor shield specifically to dash out of his pull zone if Infernal Chains connects. If you get caught with no dashes, immediately activate Ki Burst to stun him and disrupt his follow-up.

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Fiora

parry_timingmind_games This duel is a high-speed psychological battle centered entirely on Riven's CC and Fiora's parry. The matchup hinges on whether Fiora can block the third strike of Broken Wings or the sudden stun of Ki Burst using her Riposte. If she successfully parries either, she stuns Riven and wins the trade. If Riven baits out Riposte, Fiora's defensive capabilities crumble, leaving her vulnerable to the raw AD scaling of Runic Blade. Details ansehen

Fiora

Warum

This duel is a high-speed psychological battle centered entirely on Riven's CC and Fiora's parry. The matchup hinges on whether Fiora can block the third strike of Broken Wings or the sudden stun of Ki Burst using her Riposte. If she successfully parries either, she stuns Riven and wins the trade. If Riven baits out Riposte, Fiora's defensive capabilities crumble, leaving her vulnerable to the raw AD scaling of Runic Blade.

Lane-Einfluss

Trading cycles dictate the wave's state. When Riposte is on cooldown, Riven can freely crash minions using Broken Wings and pressure with Valor. However, if Fiora parries Riven's crowd control, she gains massive attack speed from Bladework, forces a bad recall, or secures a kill with Grand Challenge. The lane is decided by who dictates the pace of these quick skirmishes, forcing the loser to turtle under tower.

Wie man spielt

To outplay Fiora, you must break your combo patterns. Never use the third strike of Broken Wings immediately; delay it or dash sideways with Valor to bait her Riposte. If she holds her parry, stun her instantly with Ki Burst before she can react, then escape. If you get hit by Grand Challenge, hug a wall to block her from hitting the final vital, neutralizing her ultimate's healing zone.

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Irelia

dodge_skillshotsburst_mitigation This volatile duel is dictated by how you deploy your crowd control against Irelia's defensive channeling. If she predicts your third Broken Wings slash or your Ki Burst stun, she will activate Defiant Dance to mitigate the heavy burst and ignore the disruption. Wasting these crucial tools into her physical damage reduction leaves you completely exposed to her high-DPS counter-strike once her Ionian Fervor is fully stacked. Details ansehen

Irelia

Warum

This volatile duel is dictated by how you deploy your crowd control against Irelia's defensive channeling. If she predicts your third Broken Wings slash or your Ki Burst stun, she will activate Defiant Dance to mitigate the heavy burst and ignore the disruption. Wasting these crucial tools into her physical damage reduction leaves you completely exposed to her high-DPS counter-strike once her Ionian Fervor is fully stacked.

Lane-Einfluss

Missed trade windows immediately swing wave control. When Irelia successfully absorbs your burst, she can instantly clear minions with Bladesurge to crash the wave, forcing you under tower where she can poke with Flawless Duet. Conversely, baiting out her defensive channel allows you to chunk her down, securing priority to execute clean recalls or pressure her tower with your passive Runic Blade enhanced auto-attacks.

Wie man spielt

You must delay your third Broken Wings cast. Feign an engagement with your first two slashes, then use Valor to dash sideways or backward when she channels Defiant Dance. Once her damage reduction ends, immediately re-engage with Ki Burst and your remaining knock-up to win the trade. If she catches you with Flawless Duet first, immediately activate Blade of the Exile to match her raw stats and prepare to dodge her incoming Vanguard's Edge.

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Andere Matchups

Günstig

Diese Champions tun sich meist schwer, auf deine Hauptstärken zu reagieren, was dir mehr Freiheit im Matchup gibt. Du hast oft mehrere Möglichkeiten, sie unter Druck zu setzen und Trades zu deinen Gunsten zu erzwingen. Nutze diesen Vorteil, um das Tempo zu bestimmen, statt ihnen Zeit zu geben, wieder in eine komfortable Position zu kommen.

Gnar

mobilitydisengage This matchup hinges on Riven's ability to nullify Mini Gnar's primary kiting tool. Whenever Gnar attempts to poke with Boomerang Throw, you can immediately negate the damage using Valor. This dash simultaneously closes the gap, allowing you to instantly chain Ki Burst to stun him before he can trigger Hop to escape, turning his poke attempt into a devastating trade for him. Details ansehen

Gnar

Warum

This matchup hinges on Riven's ability to nullify Mini Gnar's primary kiting tool. Whenever Gnar attempts to poke with Boomerang Throw, you can immediately negate the damage using Valor. This dash simultaneously closes the gap, allowing you to instantly chain Ki Burst to stun him before he can trigger Hop to escape, turning his poke attempt into a devastating trade for him.

Lane-Einfluss

Because Gnar cannot safely poke you down, you dictate the wave's tempo from level one. He is forced to farm from maximum range, conceding lane priority. This allows you to stack waves and crash them, threatening a dive. If Gnar mispositions to catch his returning Boomerang Throw, your immediate all-in pressure forces him to burn Hop defensively, leaving him completely vulnerable.

Wie man spielt

Always monitor Gnar's Rage Gene bar ; never engage when he is close to transforming into Mega Gnar, as Boulder Toss can ruin your dive. Wait for him to throw his Boomerang Throw, then reactively dash forward with Valor to absorb the projectile and close distance. Immediately follow up with Ki Burst. Save your Broken Wings charges to either chase him down after he uses Hop or to secure the kill with Blade of the Exile once his escape is gone.

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Jarvan IV

skirmishermobility Riven's hyper-mobility directly counters Jarvan IV's highly predictable, linear threat. When he tries to poke from afar with Dragon Strike, Riven can instantly absorb the damage using Valor. More importantly, she can use the rapid, directional dashes of Broken Wings to slip sideways out of his Demacian Standard and Dragon Strike knockup combo, leaving him completely vulnerable and out of position without any escape. Details ansehen

Jarvan IV

Warum

Riven's hyper-mobility directly counters Jarvan IV's highly predictable, linear threat. When he tries to poke from afar with Dragon Strike, Riven can instantly absorb the damage using Valor. More importantly, she can use the rapid, directional dashes of Broken Wings to slip sideways out of his Demacian Standard and Dragon Strike knockup combo, leaving him completely vulnerable and out of position without any escape.

Lane-Einfluss

This mobility advantage shifts wave control entirely in Riven's favor. Jarvan IV cannot walk up to secure minions without risking a devastating trade. If he misses his signature flag-and-drag combo, he has no mobility left, allowing Riven to freeze the wave near her turret and zone him out. Any attempt by him to break the freeze with Golden Aegis or basic attacks triggers a fatal all-in.

Wie man spielt

Bait out his Demacian Standard by standing slightly off-center from your minions. The moment you see the flag drop, use Broken Wings laterally to dodge the Dragon Strike follow-up, then immediately turn back with Ki Burst to lock him down. If he plays passively and only pokes, save Valor to block his Martial Cadence enhanced auto-attacks. When he traps you with Cataclysm, do not panic; activate Blade of the Exile and shred him inside his own arena.

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Teemo

all_inbushes Riven dominates because Teemo relies on Blinding Dart to negate physical trades, but this blind cannot stop the raw spell damage of your combos. Chaining Broken Wings and Valor allows you to close the distance instantly. Even if he blinds you mid-dash, the strikes from Broken Wings and the stun of Ki Burst land fully, bypassing his primary defense before you execute him with Blade of the Exile. Details ansehen

Teemo

Warum

Riven dominates because Teemo relies on Blinding Dart to negate physical trades, but this blind cannot stop the raw spell damage of your combos. Chaining Broken Wings and Valor allows you to close the distance instantly. Even if he blinds you mid-dash, the strikes from Broken Wings and the stun of Ki Burst land fully, bypassing his primary defense before you execute him with Blade of the Exile.

Lane-Einfluss

The early levels require patience against his Toxic Shot harass, but the dynamic completely flips once you unlock your basic ability rotation. Teemo is forced to play defensively, unable to use Move Quick aggressively to poke you under tower. This pressure allows you to slow-push waves, crash them to secure deep vision, and threaten dives once you unlock Blade of the Exile, completely shutting down his lane priority.

Wie man spielt

To execute this perfectly, use the shield from Valor to absorb his initial Toxic Shot poke when moving forward. Do not panic-attack if he hits you with Blinding Dart; instead, use that brief blinded window to position yourself with Broken Wings and lock him down with Ki Burst. Once the blind fades, unleash your accumulated Runic Blade charges. When chasing him into the brush, steer clear of common paths to avoid his Noxious Trap setups.

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Sion

cc_interruptlane_pressure Riven completely dominates this matchup because Sion relies heavily on the heavy damage and crowd control of his Decimating Smash. By keeping a close eye on his wind-up animation, you can immediately shut down his primary tool. Both the rapid stun of Ki Burst and the airborne knock-up from the third strike of Broken Wings instantly cancel his charge, rendering his main threat useless while leaving him vulnerable. Details ansehen

Sion

Warum

Riven completely dominates this matchup because Sion relies heavily on the heavy damage and crowd control of his Decimating Smash. By keeping a close eye on his wind-up animation, you can immediately shut down his primary tool. Both the rapid stun of Ki Burst and the airborne knock-up from the third strike of Broken Wings instantly cancel his charge, rendering his main threat useless while leaving him vulnerable.

Lane-Einfluss

This constant threat of interruption allows you to freeze the wave near your turret or slow push at will. Sion cannot contest your wave control when his Decimating Smash is repeatedly canceled, meaning he cannot easily clear minions. You can force short, winning trades using Valor to absorb his Soul Furnace explosion, build massive wave priority, and harass him under his own tower without fearing his retaliatory damage.

Wie man spielt

When laning, never initiate trades with your third Broken Wings strike; instead, save it or Ki Burst strictly to react to his Decimating Smash charge. If Sion attempts to disengage or poke with Roar of the Slayer, use Valor laterally to dodge the slowed minion and close the gap. Should you misclick and let his stun land, immediately activate Blade of the Exile to overpower his Glory in Death zombie form during his passive phase.

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Yasuo

shield_popburst_trade Riven dictates this mobility duel because her short, bursty cooldowns naturally bypass Yasuo's defenses. While Sweeping Blade allows Yasuo to dash through minions, he cannot escape Riven's sticky pursuit once his Way of the Wanderer shield is down. Because Wind Wall is completely useless against Riven's physical strikes and Broken Wings, Yasuo lacks the defensive utility to survive her full combo once his passive shield is popped. Details ansehen

Yasuo

Warum

Riven dictates this mobility duel because her short, bursty cooldowns naturally bypass Yasuo's defenses. While Sweeping Blade allows Yasuo to dash through minions, he cannot escape Riven's sticky pursuit once his Way of the Wanderer shield is down. Because Wind Wall is completely useless against Riven's physical strikes and Broken Wings, Yasuo lacks the defensive utility to survive her full combo once his passive shield is popped.

Lane-Einfluss

You easily control the wave state because Yasuo must step up to stack Steel Tempest. Whenever he attempts to charge his tornado, you can threaten short trades. This constant pressure forces Yasuo to play defensively under tower or risk dying to your dive potential once you reach Blade of the Exile. This dominance grants you early priority to assist your jungler or secure comfortable recall timings.

Wie man spielt

Never waste your full Broken Wings combo into Yasuo's active passive shield. Instead, walk up or use a single dash to pop Way of the Wanderer with Ki Burst or a quick basic attack, then step back. Once his shield decays, immediately re-engage with your remaining strikes. Save Valor specifically to dodge his third Steel Tempest tornado or absorb its damage if he attempts to knock you up.

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Kayle

survivalspacing Kayle relies on keeping you at bay with Radiant Blast and running away using Celestial Blessing, but she lacks the tools to survive your raw mobility. By chaining Broken Wings and Valor, you cover massive ground instantly, bypassing her slow to lock her down with Ki Burst. Her squishy early-game stats cannot withstand your fast-paced physical damage output before she reaches her Divine Ascent power spikes. Details ansehen

Kayle

Warum

Kayle relies on keeping you at bay with Radiant Blast and running away using Celestial Blessing, but she lacks the tools to survive your raw mobility. By chaining Broken Wings and Valor, you cover massive ground instantly, bypassing her slow to lock her down with Ki Burst. Her squishy early-game stats cannot withstand your fast-paced physical damage output before she reaches her Divine Ascent power spikes.

Lane-Einfluss

This matchup dictates a slow-paced wave state that benefits you. By freezing the wave near your turret, you force Kayle to step up into the long lane to last-hit with Starfire Spellblade. Any attempt she makes to secure minions leaves her wide open to a lethal run-down. You can easily deny her gold, build a massive minion advantage, and crash a huge wave to dive her with Blade of the Exile.

Wie man spielt

Position yourself aggressively in front of her minion wave to zone her out completely. If she attempts to poke you with Radiant Blast, use Valor's shield to absorb the damage while moving forward, then immediately close the gap with Broken Wings. When she reaches level five, do not waste your Wind Slash too early; wait out her Divine Judgment invulnerability during the fight before executing her.

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Andere Matchups

Cho'Gath Gwen Mordekaiser Nasus Shen

Hard Counters

Poppy

hard_counterpeel Poppy's Steadfast Presence is an absolute nightmare for Riven in the jungle. Every single one of your mobility tools—including all three casts of Broken Wings and the quick dash of Valor—is completely blocked by her protective aura. Triggering this barrier instantly grounds and stuns you, turning your offensive combos into self-inflicted crowd control. You cannot stack Runic Blade or reposition, making direct fights mathematically unwinnable. Details ansehen

Poppy

Warum

Poppy's Steadfast Presence is an absolute nightmare for Riven in the jungle. Every single one of your mobility tools—including all three casts of Broken Wings and the quick dash of Valor—is completely blocked by her protective aura. Triggering this barrier instantly grounds and stuns you, turning your offensive combos into self-inflicted crowd control. You cannot stack Runic Blade or reposition, making direct fights mathematically unwinnable.

Lane-Einfluss

This interaction strips away your early skirmishing power, forcing you to abandon Scuttle Crab contests and avoid direct river duels. If Poppy invades your camps, trying to fight back usually results in a swift death near terrain. Your ganks are easily countered if she counter-ganks, as she can lock you down mid-dash, ruining your pressure and forcing your laners to play defensively under their own towers.

Wie man spielt

To survive, track Poppy's starting buff and path to the opposite side of the map to secure safe camps. Never initiate a fight with Broken Wings or Valor while Steadfast Presence is off cooldown; instead, use Ki Burst to disrupt her if she gets too close, and save your dashes strictly for retreat after her barrier fades. If trapped, activate Blade of the Exile early for the extra range to farm or poke from safety.

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Warwick

duelinggrievous_wounds Warwick is a nightmare in the jungle because his Primal Howl grants damage reduction that completely absorbs your Broken Wings and Ki Burst burst window. When you try to escape using Valor, his Infinite Duress suppress ignores your mobility entirely, pinning you down while his Eternal Hunger heals him back to full. You cannot win a direct duel against his passive sustain. Details ansehen

Warwick

Warum

Warwick is a nightmare in the jungle because his Primal Howl grants damage reduction that completely absorbs your Broken Wings and Ki Burst burst window. When you try to escape using Valor, his Infinite Duress suppress ignores your mobility entirely, pinning you down while his Eternal Hunger heals him back to full. You cannot win a direct duel against his passive sustain.

Lane-Einfluss

Facing Warwick forces you into a passive pathing style. You cannot contest scuttle crabs or invade, as his Blood Hunt smells your health bar, allowing him to hunt you down. If he invades you, fighting back is fatal; his Jaws of the Beast follows your dashes, and any extended skirmish feeds his healing, costing your laners pressure and leaving you starved of gold.

Wie man spielt

Prioritize full-clearing away from his starting position to avoid 1v1 encounters. If he forces a fight, do not activate Blade of the Exile immediately; wait out his Primal Howl damage reduction first. Use Ki Burst solely to interrupt his pursuit and dash over walls with Broken Wings to escape. If he locks you down with Infinite Duress, immediately ping your team for assistance instead of trying to turn the fight around.

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Volibear

tankysustain Volibear completely dominates direct jungle duels because his Sky Splitter provides a massive shield that absorbs your initial Broken Wings burst. If you commit to an extended fight, his Frenzied Maul mark will trigger a second time, healing him for a massive amount while dealing increased damage. Riven relies on quick, decisive trades, but Volibear's relentless sustain and shielding make him impossible to burst down in the river. Details ansehen

Volibear

Warum

Volibear completely dominates direct jungle duels because his Sky Splitter provides a massive shield that absorbs your initial Broken Wings burst. If you commit to an extended fight, his Frenzied Maul mark will trigger a second time, healing him for a massive amount while dealing increased damage. Riven relies on quick, decisive trades, but Volibear's relentless sustain and shielding make him impossible to burst down in the river.

Lane-Einfluss

This mismatch forces you to yield early Scuttle Crab contests and avoid direct encounters in the river. Volibear can actively invade your camps, knowing that if you contest, Thundering Smash will lock you down under his Sky Splitter. You cannot protect your neutral camps through raw force, meaning your initial clear pathing must be designed to completely avoid his starting side.

Wie man spielt

When you spot Volibear charging with Thundering Smash, use Valor immediately to dash away and absorb any incoming damage, then disengage using Broken Wings. Never use Blade of the Exile to start a fight against him unless he is already below half health and his Frenzied Maul is on cooldown. Your main goal is to mirror his movements on the opposite side, securing ganks where his slow rotations cannot punish you.

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Ungünstig

Wukong

teamfightarmor_stack The jungle matchup is determined by Wukong's ability to completely negate your burst using Warrior Trickster. When you commit your third Broken Wings knock-up or attempt to execute him with the wind slash of Blade of the Exile, Wukong can activate his clone to absorb these critical hits. Meanwhile, his Stone Skin passive stacks armor in sustained melee skirmishes, turning prolonged trades in his favor if your high-damage cooldowns strike his decoy. Details ansehen

Wukong

Warum

The jungle matchup is determined by Wukong's ability to completely negate your burst using Warrior Trickster. When you commit your third Broken Wings knock-up or attempt to execute him with the wind slash of Blade of the Exile, Wukong can activate his clone to absorb these critical hits. Meanwhile, his Stone Skin passive stacks armor in sustained melee skirmishes, turning prolonged trades in his favor if your high-damage cooldowns strike his decoy.

Lane-Einfluss

Because Wukong can bait your primary damage, you cannot freely contest neutral camps like the Scuttle Crab or easily counter-jungle him. Attempting to skirmish near objectives often leaves you vulnerable to his Nimbus Strike engage, and if you waste your cooldowns on his decoy, his Cyclone will easily disrupt you and turn the skirmish. This forces you to concede early river priority and play defensively around your camps.

Wie man spielt

To survive and match his pressure, change your positioning during skirmishes. Never initiate with your third Broken Wings jump; instead, use Valor and Ki Burst to bait his Warrior Trickster first. When you activate Blade of the Exile, hold the second activation until he reappears from stealth or you see his clone expire. If he initiates with Nimbus Strike, dash away to reset the space before fighting back.

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Rammus

skirmishcc_chain Rammus thrives on Riven's heavy physical damage output, especially when he activates Defensive Ball Curl. This makes direct skirmishes deadly for you because your Runic Blade-enhanced autos will shred your own health bar against his armor. While you possess the tools to cancel his Powerball with Ki Burst or the third strike of Broken Wings, you cannot pierce his defensive shell once it is active. Details ansehen

Rammus

Warum

Rammus thrives on Riven's heavy physical damage output, especially when he activates Defensive Ball Curl. This makes direct skirmishes deadly for you because your Runic Blade-enhanced autos will shred your own health bar against his armor. While you possess the tools to cancel his Powerball with Ki Burst or the third strike of Broken Wings, you cannot pierce his defensive shell once it is active.

Lane-Einfluss

This dynamic severely limits your early jungle dueling and counter-gank potential. If you meet Rammus in the river, you cannot force a fight without risking a disastrous counter-engage. Your clear speed is decent, but if he uses Powerball to map-pressure your lanes, you struggle to match his gank velocity. Failing to interrupt his roll means your laners face lethal setups from Frenzying Taunt, falling behind in overall map pressure.

Wie man spielt

During skirmishes, you must hold Ki Burst or the final strike of Broken Wings specifically to disrupt Rammus while he is in Powerball. If he initiates with Soaring Slam or manages to activate Defensive Ball Curl, immediately disengage using Valor to absorb any reflected damage. Never commit Blade of the Exile until his defensive curl is on cooldown; instead, use your superior mobility to kite out his defensive window before re-engaging.

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Olaf

duelingskirmish Your jungle skirmishes against Olaf are bottlenecked by his ultimate. Riven relies on the crowd control from the third strike of Broken Wings and the instant stun of Ki Burst to disrupt trades and mitigate incoming damage. Once Olaf activates Ragnarok, he becomes completely immune to these vital interrupts, easily overpowering your kit using the massive attack speed from Berserker Rage and raw damage from Reckless Swing. Details ansehen

Olaf

Warum

Your jungle skirmishes against Olaf are bottlenecked by his ultimate. Riven relies on the crowd control from the third strike of Broken Wings and the instant stun of Ki Burst to disrupt trades and mitigate incoming damage. Once Olaf activates Ragnarok, he becomes completely immune to these vital interrupts, easily overpowering your kit using the massive attack speed from Berserker Rage and raw damage from Reckless Swing.

Lane-Einfluss

Because you cannot fight Olaf directly when his ultimate is available, you lose the ability to contest him at neutral objectives or scuttle crabs in 1v1 scenarios. This allows him to invade your camps aggressively, forcing you to surrender your jungle quadrants if he finds you. Every facecheck becomes lethal, as his Undertow slow prevents you from escaping once Ragnarok is active, bleeding pressure across your lanes.

Wie man spielt

You must track the cooldown of Ragnarok meticulously. When it is active, use Valor and the mobility of Broken Wings exclusively to disengage and kite backwards, rather than trying to trade back. Only commit your full combo, including Blade of the Exile, if you catch him without his ultimate or after baiting it out. If he catches you with Undertow while his ultimate is up, immediately dash over terrain to safety instead of fighting.

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Vi

skirmishcc_chain Vi holds the upper hand in the jungle due to her point-and-click lockdown. While you can reactively absorb the impact of her Vault Breaker charge by timing Valor to shield the incoming knockback, you have absolutely zero tools to escape or dodge Cease and Desist. Once she commits her ultimate, you are forced to take the hit, leaving you highly vulnerable to her Denting Blows armor shred in prolonged skirmishes. Details ansehen

Warum

Vi holds the upper hand in the jungle due to her point-and-click lockdown. While you can reactively absorb the impact of her Vault Breaker charge by timing Valor to shield the incoming knockback, you have absolutely zero tools to escape or dodge Cease and Desist. Once she commits her ultimate, you are forced to take the hit, leaving you highly vulnerable to her Denting Blows armor shred in prolonged skirmishes.

Lane-Einfluss

This unavoidable threat severely limits your freedom to contest the river crabs or invade her camps. If Vi finds you with Cease and Desist available, any attempt to turn the fight with Blade of the Exile is shut down by her unstoppable crowd control. You cannot safely force skirmishes near lanes, as her counter-ganks are lethal once she locks you down, forcing your laners to play defensively.

Wie man spielt

Track Vi's pathing diligently and never initiate a duel unless you see her waste Vault Breaker on monsters. When she charges at you, immediately cast Valor to mitigate the initial burst before retaliating with Broken Wings and Ki Burst. If she has Cease and Desist active, do not commit Blade of the Exile early; wait out her unstoppable ultimate, absorb the impact, and only activate your sword to fight back once she has fully landed.

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Skarner

teamfightpeel When Riven tries to dive his backline using Broken Wings and Blade of the Exile, Skarner can instantly shut down her momentum with Impale. This suppression drags you completely out of reach of your targets before you can discharge Wind Slash. Furthermore, his passive Threads of Vibration shred your health in extended fights, while Seismic Bastion mitigates your initial burst, leaving you CC-locked and highly vulnerable. Details ansehen

Skarner

Warum

When Riven tries to dive his backline using Broken Wings and Blade of the Exile, Skarner can instantly shut down her momentum with Impale. This suppression drags you completely out of reach of your targets before you can discharge Wind Slash. Furthermore, his passive Threads of Vibration shred your health in extended fights, while Seismic Bastion mitigates your initial burst, leaving you CC-locked and highly vulnerable.

Lane-Einfluss

This interaction severely limits your freedom during skirmishes around the River. Skarner's presence prevents you from playing as a primary initiator, as stepping too far forward invites an Ixtal's Impact into a wall, followed by an immediate suppression. You lose the ability to force direct skirmishes, meaning you must concede early crab control or risk giving away first blood and losing jungle tempo.

Wie man spielt

To survive this jungle matchup, you must alter your teamfight positioning. Never lead the charge with Broken Wings. Instead, hover on the flanks and wait out of vision. Let your frontline bait out Skarner's Impale first. Once his ultimate is on cooldown, you can safely activate Blade of the Exile and dive the carries. If he charges at you with Ixtal's Impact, use Valor laterally to dodge the collision and avoid being pinned against terrain.

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Xin Zhao

skirmishearly_game Xin Zhao dominates early skirmishes in the jungle because his Three Talon Strike directly disrupts your primary damage loop. During close-quarters duels, a well-timed third strike from Three Talon Strike can knock you up mid-air, completely canceling your third cast of Broken Wings. This denies you both your knockup and the subsequent Runic Blade damage, leaving you vulnerable to his sustained healing from Determination. Details ansehen

Xin Zhao

Warum

Xin Zhao dominates early skirmishes in the jungle because his Three Talon Strike directly disrupts your primary damage loop. During close-quarters duels, a well-timed third strike from Three Talon Strike can knock you up mid-air, completely canceling your third cast of Broken Wings. This denies you both your knockup and the subsequent Runic Blade damage, leaving you vulnerable to his sustained healing from Determination.

Lane-Einfluss

This interaction forces you to play defensively around early Scuttle Crabs and neutral camps. If Xin Zhao invades your territory, you cannot contest him in a pure duel, meaning you must concede river priority. Getting caught with Broken Wings on cooldown means he can easily gap-close with Audacious Charge, secure a kill, and snowball the jungle match.

Wie man spielt

To survive, never initiate a duel when his spears glow. If Xin Zhao engages with Audacious Charge, immediately use Valor to absorb the initial burst and dash backward. Wait out the active duration of Three Talon Strike. If he manages to stay close, interrupt his third strike with a well-timed Ki Burst to stun him, then safely finish your Broken Wings combo to retaliate or escape.

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Andere Matchups

Darius Evelynn Gragas Jax Kindred Lillia Nocturne

Skill Matchups

Maokai

peel_focusdisruption This jungle duel hinges entirely on how Maokai times his Bramble Smash. Since Riven relies on the third strike of Broken Wings to lock down targets and trigger her passive, a well-timed Bramble Smash can knock her back mid-air. This completely nullifies her knock-up, halts her damage flow, and leaves her vulnerable with no mobility left to escape. Details ansehen

Maokai

Warum

This jungle duel hinges entirely on how Maokai times his Bramble Smash. Since Riven relies on the third strike of Broken Wings to lock down targets and trigger her passive, a well-timed Bramble Smash can knock her back mid-air. This completely nullifies her knock-up, halts her damage flow, and leaves her vulnerable with no mobility left to escape.

Lane-Einfluss

In river skirmishes and objective fights, Maokai's ability to cancel your third Broken Wings dictates who controls the space. If he interrupts you, your Ki Burst or Blade of the Exile follow-ups fail, letting him safely secure crab or objective zones with Nature's Grasp. However, if he wastes Bramble Smash early, your skirmishing power completely eclipses his slow clear speeds.

Wie man spielt

To outplay this, never blindly rush your full Broken Wings combo. Bait his reaction by using Valor to gap-close, then delay your third strike or mask it with Ki Burst to throw off his Bramble Smash timing. If he initiates with Twisted Advance, wait out the root before attempting your main damage loop, ensuring his primary disruptor is already on cooldown before you commit your ultimate, Blade of the Exile.

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Tryndamere

kitingdisengage This jungle duel is a battle of pacing where Tryndamere's Battle Fury crit chance matches Riven's fast Runic Blade combos. The entire skirmish pivots around Undying Rage. Tryndamere wants to force Riven into a raw DPS race using Spinning Slash to close the gap. However, Riven holds the tools to completely negate his five seconds of invulnerability if she preserves her crowd control. Details ansehen

Tryndamere

Warum

This jungle duel is a battle of pacing where Tryndamere's Battle Fury crit chance matches Riven's fast Runic Blade combos. The entire skirmish pivots around Undying Rage. Tryndamere wants to force Riven into a raw DPS race using Spinning Slash to close the gap. However, Riven holds the tools to completely negate his five seconds of invulnerability if she preserves her crowd control.

Lane-Einfluss

In the river and jungle corridors, skirmishes are decided by whoever forces the other's defensive tools first. If Tryndamere uses Mocking Shout while your back is turned, his physical damage will overwhelm you. This pressure limits your ability to safely contest Scuttle Crabs or invade, meaning a single misstep in managing these cooldowns hands over complete neutral objective control and jungle priority to the survivor.

Wie man spielt

When fighting Tryndamere, execute your standard Broken Wings and Blade of the Exile combo to force him to activate Undying Rage early. The moment his health bar locks, you must immediately disengage. Hold Ki Burst and the final knock-up of Broken Wings specifically to disrupt his chase. Use Valor to dash away if he uses Spinning Slash to close the distance. Run down his ultimate timer, then re-engage with Blade of the Exile to execute him.

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Lee Sin

mobilitydueling This jungle duel is a high-stakes mechanical test centered entirely on the timing of your defensive shield. Lee Sin relies on landing Sonic Wave to initiate, but his real killing power lies in the execution damage of its second cast. If he can bait out your Valor early using his basic attacks or Tempest, his follow-up dash will execute you. Conversely, saving your shield to absorb that second strike completely neutralizes his burst. Details ansehen

Lee Sin

Warum

This jungle duel is a high-stakes mechanical test centered entirely on the timing of your defensive shield. Lee Sin relies on landing Sonic Wave to initiate, but his real killing power lies in the execution damage of its second cast. If he can bait out your Valor early using his basic attacks or Tempest, his follow-up dash will execute you. Conversely, saving your shield to absorb that second strike completely neutralizes his burst.

Lane-Einfluss

Because of this volatile interaction, neutral objective contests and river skirmishes are extremely tense. Neither jungler can easily force an invade without tracking the other's key cooldowns. A missed Sonic Wave allows you to aggressively counter-jungle using Broken Wings to chase him down. However, if he finds you low on health in your jungle, his Dragon's Rage combined with his passive Flurry ensures you cannot easily turn the fight.

Wie man spielt

When Lee Sin marks you with Sonic Wave, do not panic-cast Valor immediately. Hold your shield until he actually commits to the second dash to absorb the execution damage. If he delays his jump to bait you, use Ki Burst to stun him mid-air when he finally flies in, or knock him back with the third strike of Broken Wings. If you waste your shield early, disengage immediately using Blade of the Exile to zone him away.

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Andere Matchups

Aatrox Ambessa Amumu Diana Dr. Mundo Graves Gwen Jarvan IV Mordekaiser Nautilus Nidalee Nunu & Willump Pantheon

Günstig

Viego

skirmishburst Riven dominates this jungle duel because her mobility on Broken Wings completely neutralizes Viego's primary setup. When Viego attempts to charge and release Spectral Maw to lock you down, you can easily side-step or dash through the projectile using your first or second cast of Broken Wings. Once his stun misses, Viego loses his main disengage and burst trigger, leaving him exposed to your immediate Ki Burst stun and high-damage output. Details ansehen

Viego

Warum

Riven dominates this jungle duel because her mobility on Broken Wings completely neutralizes Viego's primary setup. When Viego attempts to charge and release Spectral Maw to lock you down, you can easily side-step or dash through the projectile using your first or second cast of Broken Wings. Once his stun misses, Viego loses his main disengage and burst trigger, leaving him exposed to your immediate Ki Burst stun and high-damage output.

Lane-Einfluss

This dynamic makes Viego highly vulnerable to your invades, especially around his jungle camps where Harrowed Path reveals his general location along the walls. Because you win the raw one-on-one skirmish if his stun fails, you can aggressively contest the Scuttle Crabs and invade his camps. He is forced to clear defensively, fearing a sudden brush encounter where your Blade of the Exile can execute him before his Sovereign's Domination can trigger.

Wie man spielt

To execute this flawlessly, never initiate a duel with all three casts of Broken Wings. Instead, walk up or use Valor to bait Viego into charging Spectral Maw. The moment you see his charging animation, use a diagonal cast of Broken Wings to dodge the linear skillshot, then immediately chain Ki Burst to prevent him from escaping with Heartbreaker. If he manages to land the stun first, disengage instantly using Valor to absorb his Blade of the Ruined King follow-up.

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Shyvana

counter_jungleearly_pressure Riven holds a distinct advantage in the jungle due to how easily she neutralizes Shyvana's primary damage source. Shyvana relies on the sustained magic damage and movement speed from Burnout to win early duels. By utilizing the mobility of Broken Wings and Valor, you can effortlessly kite backwards, avoiding the flame aura entirely. Once Burnout expires, Shyvana is left vulnerable, allowing Riven's Runic Blade to shred her in the re-engage. Details ansehen

Shyvana

Warum

Riven holds a distinct advantage in the jungle due to how easily she neutralizes Shyvana's primary damage source. Shyvana relies on the sustained magic damage and movement speed from Burnout to win early duels. By utilizing the mobility of Broken Wings and Valor, you can effortlessly kite backwards, avoiding the flame aura entirely. Once Burnout expires, Shyvana is left vulnerable, allowing Riven's Runic Blade to shred her in the re-engage.

Lane-Einfluss

This interaction dictates the pace of the early game, turning the jungle into a race for camp control. Because you win early duels, you can aggressively invade Shyvana's camps to delay her Fury of the Dragonborn stacks. Denying her large monsters cripples her scaling, forcing her to play defensively and preventing her from securing the early active pressure she needs to charge Dragon's Descent quickly.

Wie man spielt

When crossing paths in the river, do not commit your full combo immediately. Wait for Shyvana to initiate with Flame Breath or activate Burnout. The moment you see the fire aura, use Valor and the first two casts of Broken Wings to disengage laterally. As soon as her flames dissipate, use the third strike of Broken Wings to knock her up, follow up with Ki Burst, and fast-combo her with Runic Blade strikes.

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Talon

skirmishmobility Riven dominates this jungle duel because her kit directly neutralizes Talon's assassination attempts. Whenever Talon attempts to initiate with Noxian Diplomacy, Riven can reactively absorb the critical impact of his leap using the Valor shield. Before he can execute his rotation or leap away over terrain with Assassin's Path, Riven can instantly chain Ki Burst to stun him in place, turning his high-risk dive into a fatal trap. Details ansehen

Talon

Warum

Riven dominates this jungle duel because her kit directly neutralizes Talon's assassination attempts. Whenever Talon attempts to initiate with Noxian Diplomacy, Riven can reactively absorb the critical impact of his leap using the Valor shield. Before he can execute his rotation or leap away over terrain with Assassin's Path, Riven can instantly chain Ki Burst to stun him in place, turning his high-risk dive into a fatal trap.

Lane-Einfluss

This matchup shifts the map pressure heavily in your favor, as Talon cannot safely contest you in the river. Since you win the direct confrontation, you can shadow his movements and counter-gank his lane targets. If he uses Rake to clear camps, you can invade him with Broken Wings. His inability to duel you forces him to take wider, less efficient paths, stripping away his early-game snowball potential.

Wie man spielt

When tracking Talon, never initiate with your crowd control. Save your Valor specifically to react to his Noxian Diplomacy animation, negating his primary burst. Once he is in melee range, wait for him to face a wall to cast Assassin's Path, then immediately interrupt him with Ki Burst. Follow up with Broken Wings and Runic Blade empowered attacks, activating Blade of the Exile to execute him if he attempts to escape.

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Zed

skirmishoutplay Riven dominates this jungle duel because Zed relies on a highly predictable reappear position during his Death Mark. While Zed wants to burst you down with Razor Shuriken and Shadow Slash after landing, your kit completely shuts down his execution window. By buffering Ki Burst right behind you as he materializes, you negate his post-ultimate burst entirely, leaving him vulnerable to a fast Broken Wings counter-offensive. Details ansehen

Zed

Warum

Riven dominates this jungle duel because Zed relies on a highly predictable reappear position during his Death Mark. While Zed wants to burst you down with Razor Shuriken and Shadow Slash after landing, your kit completely shuts down his execution window. By buffering Ki Burst right behind you as he materializes, you negate his post-ultimate burst entirely, leaving him vulnerable to a fast Broken Wings counter-offensive.

Lane-Einfluss

In the jungle, this interaction shifts all early skirmish power to you. Zed cannot safely contest Scuttle Crabs or invade your camps because he cannot win a direct duel once his Death Mark is neutralized. You can force heavy skirmishes in the river, knowing that even if he gets the jump on you, your Valor shield absorbs his initial poke, and his ultimate becomes a death trap for him.

Wie man spielt

When Zed initiates with Death Mark, do not panic-dash with Valor immediately. Instead, stand your ground and prepare to cast Ki Burst the exact millisecond he appears behind you. Once he is stunned, immediately activate Blade of the Exile and unleash your Broken Wings combo to chunk his health before he can reactivate Living Shadow to escape. If you miss the stun timing, immediately use Valor to absorb the incoming Razor Shuriken damage.

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Twitch

invadeburst Twitch's jungle clear is vulnerable, and he relies on stacking Deadly Venom through long-range autos. As Riven, you completely bypass this slow wind-up. By chaining Broken Wings and Valor, you cover his attack range instantly. Once on top of him, your Ki Burst prevents any escape attempt, letting you unleash Blade of the Exile to delete his fragile health bar before Contaminate can even become a threat. Details ansehen

Twitch

Warum

Twitch's jungle clear is vulnerable, and he relies on stacking Deadly Venom through long-range autos. As Riven, you completely bypass this slow wind-up. By chaining Broken Wings and Valor, you cover his attack range instantly. Once on top of him, your Ki Burst prevents any escape attempt, letting you unleash Blade of the Exile to delete his fragile health bar before Contaminate can even become a threat.

Lane-Einfluss

This dominance turns the jungle into a hunting ground where Twitch cannot safely farm his camps. Since he relies on Ambush to gank lanes, your constant threat forces him to play defensively. If you catch him in his jungle, you deny his camps, delay his item spikes, and force him to split map pressure, securing uncontested epic monsters while he falls behind.

Wie man spielt

To execute this, secure vision control in his jungle. Place deep wards on his camps and wait in bushes where you expect him to appear. Keep your Valor ready to absorb his initial Venom Cask slow, then immediately use Broken Wings to gap-close. If he tries to slip away with Ambush, sweep the area and stun him instantly with Ki Burst. If you lose track of him, counter-gank his predictable stealth plays.

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Andere Matchups

Ekko Fiddlesticks Hecarim Kayn Kha'Zix Master Yi Nilah Rengar

Items to Counter Riven

Buy these items to reduce this champion's effectiveness in your games.

Plated Steelcaps

Randuin's Omen

Frozen Heart

Thornmail

Stasis Enchant

Wie man diesen Champion kontert

Konter-Winkel

Riven-Konter sind nicht nur "sie verliert gegen zähere Champions". Ihre schwierigen Matchups sind diejenigen, die ihre Zauberreihenfolge durchbrechen: Entweder gewinnen sie den Trade, bevor sie ihre Rotation beendet, oder sie überleben lange genug, um den Moment zu bestrafen, in dem Q, W oder E nicht mehr verfügbar sind. Renekton, Darius und Malphite stellen unterschiedliche Probleme dar: direkter Lane-Druck, Bestrafung von längeren Trades oder reduzierter Zugang durch Rüstung und Kontrolle. Ungünstige Matchups wie Fiora, Camille oder Jax erfordern ebenfalls Präzision, da sie ihren All-in mit ihrem eigenen Duellfenster kontern können. Gegen diese Profile sollte Riven nicht versuchen zu beweisen, dass sie die ganze Zeit kämpfen kann; sie muss Trades wählen, bei denen E, Q3 und Level 5 einen echten Vorteil schaffen.

Patch-Kontext

Riven wird von Champions bestraft, die ihre Fenster weniger sauber machen. Wenn der Gegner ihre erste Rotation überlebt, sie zwingt, E defensiv einzusetzen, oder Crowd Control für ihr Q3 aufhebt, verliert sie den Rhythmusvorteil, der sie normalerweise stark macht. Der Schlüssel gegen Riven ist, beim ersten Dash nicht in Panik zu geraten: Zähle ihre Zauber, warte auf das Ende ihrer Sequenz und antworte dann, wenn sie nicht mehr genug Werkzeuge hat, um zu canceln oder zu entkommen. Deshalb sind effektive Konter nicht nur starke Duellanten, sondern Champions, die eine präzise Antwort auf ihr Tempo erzwingen.

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Die besten Riven-Konter zwingen sie, E zu früh einzusetzen, und bestrafen dann das Fenster, in dem ihr Schild und ihre Dashes nicht mehr verfügbar sind.
Lange Trades sind gefährlich für sie, wenn der Gegner Q/W überlebt und antworten kann, wenn ihr Passiv nicht mehr richtig genutzt wird.
Gegen Riven ist es oft besser, sich während ihrer Rotation zurückzuziehen und danach zurückzukehren, als zu versuchen, den allerersten Kontakt zu gewinnen.

Konter-Archetypen

Lane-Brawler, die ihr frühes Spiel zerstören

Diese Profile stellen ein einfaches Problem für Riven dar: Sie müssen keinen perfekten Fehler abwarten, um sie zu bestrafen. Renekton kann ihre kurzen Trades sehr früh bestreiten und sie daran hindern, frei um Q herum zu spielen. Darius macht längere Auseinandersetzungen weitaus gefährlicher, wenn Riven keinen echten Ausweg vorbereitet hat. In beiden Fällen kann sie nicht einfach hineingehen, ihre Rotation abschließen und ohne Konsequenzen davonkommen. Wenn sie E zum Angreifen anstelle des Blockens eines wichtigen Zaubers einsetzt, kann der Trade sofort gegen sie wenden.

Renekton

Darius

Wie sich der Champion anpasst. Riven muss eine langsamere Lane akzeptieren: Welle näher an ihrem Turm, sehr kurze Trades, E für die gegnerische Antwort aufgespart und All-ins erst nach einem wichtigen Cooldown. Das Ziel ist nicht, jeden Austausch zu gewinnen, sondern Level 5 mit genug HP zu erreichen, um einen echten Kill zu bedrohen.

Duellanten, die ihren All-in kontern können

Diese Matchups sind schwierig, weil sie das Duell nicht unbedingt verweigern; sie verwandeln es in einen Timing-Test. Fiora, Camille und Jax haben jeweils eine Möglichkeit, den Moment zu bestreiten, in dem Riven glaubt, ihren Winkel geschaffen zu haben. Wenn sie W oder Q3 ausgibt, ohne die gegnerische Antwort zu respektieren, verliert ihre Combo ihre Hauptfunktion: den Gegner am Spielen zu hindern. Diese Champions können auch ihre Cooldown-Erholung bestrafen, besonders wenn sie ihre Dashes zum Eingehen anstelle zur Distanzanpassung genutzt hat.

Fiora

Camille

Jax

Wie sich der Champion anpasst. Riven muss die Antwort vor dem eigentlichen Commit ködern. Ein kleines Q, ein Schritt nach vorne oder Wellendruck kann ausreichen, um den gegnerischen Schlüsselzauber herauszulocken. Solange diese Antwort verfügbar ist, sollte der volle All-in bedingt bleiben.

Gepanzerte Frontlinie und einfache Kontrolle

Diese Art von Konter reduziert den Wert von Riven, ohne unbedingt zu versuchen, sie wiederholt zu töten. Malphite zeigt das Problem gut: Rüstung, Verlangsamung, Poke-Druck und zuverlässige Kontrolle machen die Trades von Riven weniger lohnend. Sie kann immer noch Fenster schaffen, aber jeder Fehler kostet mehr, weil sie Schwierigkeiten hat, die gegnerische Zähigkeit zu überwinden. In Teamkämpfen wird das Problem deutlicher: Ohne eine Flanke kann sie auf eine Frontlinie treffen, die ihre Rotation absorbiert, während ihr Zugang zu Carries verschwindet.

Malphite

Wie sich der Champion anpasst. Riven sollte weniger nach dem reinen Duell und mehr nach Tempo suchen: pushen, wenn möglich, kurze Roams, Herald oder Flanken nach dem Verschwinden aus der Sichtlinie. Wenn sie in einem direkten Matchup gefangen bleibt, spielt sie genau die Art von Spiel, die dieses Profil aufzwingen will.

Prioritäts-Matchups

Renekton

Renekton ist ein prioritäres Matchup zum Verständnis, da es das frühe Spiel von Riven direkt angreift. Er kann ihre kurzen Trades bestreiten, ihren Einstieg kontern und sie zwingen, E defensiv einzusetzen, bevor sie echtes Tempo aufgebaut hat. Die wichtige Entscheidung ist nicht "kann ich ihn töten?", sondern "welchen Zauber muss ich ihn benutzen lassen, bevor ich mich committe?". Wenn Riven bis Level 5 genug HP behält und vermeidet, die Welle durch unnötige Trades zu verlieren, bekommt sie Fenster zurück. Wenn sie von den ersten Levels an versucht, mechanische Überlegenheit zu beweisen, kann Renekton die Lane sehr schnell verriegeln.

Malphite

Malphite erfordert eine andere Lesart: Er schlägt Riven nicht immer durch Burst, sondern durch schrittweise Reduzierung ihrer Optionen. Je mehr Rüstung er bekommt, desto sorgfältiger muss Riven ihre Trades wählen. Die Falle ist, besessen vom Solo-Kill zu bleiben, wenn der eigentliche Plan darin bestehen könnte, die Welle zu kontrollieren, kostenlose Rückrufe zu verweigern und woanders Einfluss zu nehmen. In Teamkämpfen muss Riven den offensichtlichen frontalen Einstieg vermeiden: Wenn Malphite seine Kontrolle für sie aufhebt, besteht ihre Rolle darin, einen Winkel zu finden oder zu warten, bis sein Ultimate woanders eingesetzt wurde.

Häufige Fehler gegen ihn

Annahme, dass Riven schwach ist, nur weil sie einen Trade verpasst hat. Wenn sie noch Flash, Ignite hat oder Level 5 bald kommt, kann sie immer noch einen einzelnen gegnerischen Fehler ausnutzen.
Zu früh auf ihren ersten Dash zu reagieren. Viele Riven-Spieler warten auf diese Panik, um Q3 oder W effektiver neu zu positionieren.
Ihr erlauben, die Welle nach einem schlechten Trade kostenlos zu kontrollieren. Selbst ohne Kill kann Riven eine langsame Welle in einen Roam oder einen Dive mit ihrem Jungler verwandeln.
Zu eng um Ziele herum zu gruppieren. Riven liebt nahe Ziele, wenn Q3, W und Wind Slash mehrere Champions treffen oder eine kollektive Bewegung erzwingen können.
Vergisst, dass ihr E auch defensiv ist. Wenn du deinen wichtigsten Zauber in ihren Schild ballerst, gibst du ihr oft die Erlaubnis, den Trade fortzusetzen, anstatt sich zurückzuziehen.

Coach-Notizen

Um gegen Riven zu spielen, zähle mental ihre Q-Casts. Nach Q3 sinkt ihre Fähigkeit, zu erzwingen oder zu entkommen, stark: das ist oft das beste Antwortfenster.
Baue nicht nur gegen ihren Schaden: baue gegen ihr Fenster. Stahlkappen, Stasis oder situative Rüstung sind wichtig, da sie den Moment brechen, in dem sie R2 konvertieren will.

FAQ

Wie bestrafst du Riven auf der Lane?

Der beste Weg, Riven zu bestrafen, ist nicht, direkt in ihren ersten Dash zu rennen. Achte darauf, wie viele Q-Casts sie zum Eintreten verwendet, und antworte dann, wenn Q3 oder E nicht mehr verfügbar sind. Wenn du handelst, während ihr Schild deinen Hauptzauber absorbiert, gibst du ihr genau den Rhythmus, den sie will. Spiele um die Welle herum, zwinge sie, Zauber für Last-Hits oder Neupositionierung zu verwenden, und bestrafe dann das Ende ihrer Rotation anstatt den Anfang.

Warum sind Tanks für Riven schwierig?

Tanks stören Riven nicht nur, weil sie viel Rüstung haben. Sie stören sie, weil sie sie zwingen, mehrere Zauber zu investieren, ohne unbedingt zu sterben, was ihr Cooldown-Fenster offenlegt. Wenn sie die Frontlinie nicht schnell umgehen oder eine Flanke finden kann, gibt sie Q, W und manchmal R aus, nur um in Reichweite zu bleiben. In der Zwischenzeit können gegnerische Carries zurücktreten und der Tank kann Crowd Control aufbewahren, um ihre zweite Bewegung zu stoppen.

Solltest du früh Rüstung gegen Riven kaufen?

Ja, wenn dein Champion das tun kann, ohne seinen eigenen Spielplan zu ruinieren. Frühe Rüstung oder Stahlkappen können verhindern, dass Riven einen durchschnittlichen Trade in einen Level-5-Kill verwandelt. Aber der Gegenstand allein reicht nicht aus: wenn du deinen wichtigsten Zauber in ihr E investierst oder zu niedrig unter dem Turm bleibst, kann sie immer noch konvertieren. Die Idee ist, ihr Ausführungsfenster zu verkleinern und gleichzeitig eine Antwort nach Q3 bereitzuhalten.

Wie solltest du Teamfights gegen Riven spielen?

Gegen Riven ist die Priorität, kurze Winkel zu verweigern. Wenn sie vom Fluss, aus einem Busch oder einer Seitenflanke kommt, kann sie ein fragiles Ziel erreichen, ohne all ihre Zauber nur für den Eintritt zu verbrauchen. Platziere Vision an den Seiten, halte Crowd Control für ihren zweiten Dash bereit und vermeide es, zu eng zu gruppieren, wenn ihr R aktiv ist. Wenn sie von vorne eintreten muss, wird sie viel leichter zu verlangsamen, zu kontrollieren oder zu zwingen sein, R2 zu früh zu verwenden.

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