Updated patch 26.18 · 1.5M high-elo games
Riven
Skirmisher · physical (AD) damage
50.8%Win rate
1.8%Pick rate
5KGames
ATier · Top
Riven is a Skirmisher that deals physical (AD) damage and brings airborne, stun. Some of their lockdown (airborne) ignores tenacity, so you dodge it; you can't cleanse or Merc' through it. Below is Riven's highest-win-rate build from high-elo games; open the counter-build tool to tune it against your specific enemy team.
ABILITIES
PassiveRunic Blade
Riven's abilities charge her blade, and her basic attacks expend charges to deal an additional damage.
QBroken 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.
WKi Burst
Riven emits a Ki Burst, damaging and stunning nearby enemies.
EValor
Riven steps forward a short distance and blocks incoming damage.
RBlade 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.
COMBAT PROFILE
PLAYING ASRiven
- Riven's Broken Wings locks onto the champion your cursor is over at the time of cast. If you want to move past your opponent, make sure that your cursor is past your opponent as well.
- Riven lacks a source of healing or strong defense and must compensate with burst combos. Lead into fights with Broken Wings and Ki Burst, while using Valor to escape and absorb counter-harass.
PLAYING AGAINSTRiven
- Riven has a great deal of mobility but she cannot move very far with any one skill. Rooting or silencing her during her combo will greatly reduce her effectiveness.
- All of Riven's damage is physical, prioritize high Armor if an opposing Riven gets out of control.
- Riven excels at dueling multiple melee attackers at once, as she will be on an almost equal footing damage-wise. If pairing up against Riven, don't go in as double melee until she has expended her full combo.
CROWD CONTROL
Airborneignores tenacityFROMQ Broken WingsStuntenacity helpsFROMW Ki Burst
Q Broken WingsStuntenacity helpsFROMW Ki BurstHover a crowd-control type to see which ability it comes from.
HIGHEST WIN-RATE BUILD
SKILL PRIORITY
Broken Wings (Q)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.Q→Valor (E)Riven steps forward a short distance and blocks incoming damage.E50.8% WR2,559 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Broken Wings (Q)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.QBroken Wings1
4
5
7
9
Ki Burst (W)Riven emits a Ki Burst, damaging and stunning nearby enemies.WKi Burst3
14
15
17
18
Valor (E)Riven steps forward a short distance and blocks incoming damage.EValor2
8
10
12
13
Blade of the Exile (R)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.RBlade of the Exile6
11
16
Conqueror keystone
Precision
Press the Attack
Lethal Tempo
Fleet Footwork
Conqueror
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Inspiration
Glacial Augment
Unsealed Spellbook
First Strike
Hextech Flashtraption
Magical Footwear
Cash Back
Triple Tonic
Time Warp Tonic
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Approach Velocity
Jack Of All Trades
SUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Doran's Blade10 Attack Damage
80 Health
2.5% OmnivampCost: 450
Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50Best opening
BOOTS
Ionian Boots of Lucidity10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.Cost: 900 · 350 to buildMost common
CORE
Axiom Arc55 Attack Damage
18 Lethality
20 Ability Haste
Flux
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, refund some of your Ultimate Ability's total cooldown.Cost: 2750 · 363 to build→
Sundered Sky40 Attack Damage
400 Health
10 Ability Haste
Lightshield Strike
Your first Attack against a champion Critically Strikes and restores Health.Cost: 3100 · 900 to buildBuild every game
3RD ITEM
Endless Hunger65 Attack Damage
5% Omnivamp
20% Tenacity
Famine
Gain Ability Haste based on your Bonus AD.
Feast
When a champion that you damaged recently dies, gain Omnivamp for a moderate duration.Cost: 3100 · 825 to build53.5% WR965 games
Death's Dance60 Attack Damage
50 Armor
15 Ability Haste
Ignore Pain
A percentage of damage taken is dealt to you over 3 seconds instead.
Defy
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, cleanse Ignore Pain's remaining damage and restore Health over 2 seconds.Cost: 3300 · 275 to build54.9% WR913 gamesWhat players go
4TH ITEM
Death's Dance60 Attack Damage
50 Armor
15 Ability Haste
Ignore Pain
A percentage of damage taken is dealt to you over 3 seconds instead.
Defy
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, cleanse Ignore Pain's remaining damage and restore Health over 2 seconds.Cost: 3300 · 275 to build59.3% WR1729 gamesEndless Hunger65 Attack Damage
5% Omnivamp
20% Tenacity
Famine
Gain Ability Haste based on your Bonus AD.
Feast
When a champion that you damaged recently dies, gain Omnivamp for a moderate duration.Cost: 3100 · 825 to build59.5% WR518 games
Maw of Malmortius60 Attack Damage
15 Ability Haste
40 Magic Resist
Lifeline
Taking magic damage that would reduce your Health below 30% grants a magic damage Shield for 3 seconds and 10% Omnivamp until end of combat.Cost: 3100 · 750 to build59% WR117 gamesWhat players go
5TH ITEM
Maw of Malmortius60 Attack Damage
15 Ability Haste
40 Magic Resist
Lifeline
Taking magic damage that would reduce your Health below 30% grants a magic damage Shield for 3 seconds and 10% Omnivamp until end of combat.Cost: 3100 · 750 to build60.5% WR342 games
Serylda's Grudge45 Attack Damage
35% Armor Penetration
15 Ability Haste
Bitter Cold
Damaging Abilities Slow enemies below 50% Health by 30% for 1 second.Cost: 3000 · 500 to build65.9% WR308 gamesEndless Hunger65 Attack Damage
5% Omnivamp
20% Tenacity
Famine
Gain Ability Haste based on your Bonus AD.
Feast
When a champion that you damaged recently dies, gain Omnivamp for a moderate duration.Cost: 3100 · 825 to build62.2% WR90 gamesWhat players go
Based on 5395 games · 50.8% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
SKILL PRIORITY
Broken Wings (Q)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.Q→Valor (E)Riven steps forward a short distance and blocks incoming damage.E50.7% WR1,149 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Broken Wings (Q)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.QBroken Wings1
4
5
7
9
Ki Burst (W)Riven emits a Ki Burst, damaging and stunning nearby enemies.WKi Burst3
14
15
17
18
Valor (E)Riven steps forward a short distance and blocks incoming damage.EValor2
8
10
12
13
Blade of the Exile (R)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.RBlade of the Exile6
11
16
Conqueror keystone
PrecisionPress the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConquerorAbsorb LifeTriumphPresence of MindLegend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: BloodlineCoup de GraceCut DownLast StandInspirationGlacial AugmentUnsealed SpellbookFirst StrikeHextech FlashtraptionMagical FootwearCash BackTriple TonicTime Warp TonicBiscuit DeliveryCosmic InsightApproach VelocityJack Of All TradesSUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Doran's Blade10 Attack Damage
80 Health
2.5% OmnivampCost: 450Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50Best opening
BOOTS
Gluttonous Greaves45 Move Speed
4% Omnivamp
Slay
Gain 0.6% Omnivamp on Champion takedown, stacking up to 10 times.Cost: 1000 · 700 to buildMost common
CORE
Axiom Arc55 Attack Damage
18 Lethality
20 Ability Haste
Flux
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, refund some of your Ultimate Ability's total cooldown.Cost: 2750 · 363 to build→Endless Hunger65 Attack Damage
5% Omnivamp
20% Tenacity
Famine
Gain Ability Haste based on your Bonus AD.
Feast
When a champion that you damaged recently dies, gain Omnivamp for a moderate duration.Cost: 3100 · 825 to buildBuild every game
3RD ITEM
Death's Dance60 Attack Damage
50 Armor
15 Ability Haste
Ignore Pain
A percentage of damage taken is dealt to you over 3 seconds instead.
Defy
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, cleanse Ignore Pain's remaining damage and restore Health over 2 seconds.Cost: 3300 · 275 to build58.8% WR354 gamesMaw of Malmortius60 Attack Damage
15 Ability Haste
40 Magic Resist
Lifeline
Taking magic damage that would reduce your Health below 30% grants a magic damage Shield for 3 seconds and 10% Omnivamp until end of combat.Cost: 3100 · 750 to build44.6% WR56 gamesWhat players go
4TH ITEM
Death's Dance60 Attack Damage
50 Armor
15 Ability Haste
Ignore Pain
A percentage of damage taken is dealt to you over 3 seconds instead.
Defy
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, cleanse Ignore Pain's remaining damage and restore Health over 2 seconds.Cost: 3300 · 275 to build60.6% WR540 gamesMaw of Malmortius60 Attack Damage
15 Ability Haste
40 Magic Resist
Lifeline
Taking magic damage that would reduce your Health below 30% grants a magic damage Shield for 3 seconds and 10% Omnivamp until end of combat.Cost: 3100 · 750 to build53.3% WR137 gamesWhat players go
5TH ITEM
Maw of Malmortius60 Attack Damage
15 Ability Haste
40 Magic Resist
Lifeline
Taking magic damage that would reduce your Health below 30% grants a magic damage Shield for 3 seconds and 10% Omnivamp until end of combat.Cost: 3100 · 750 to build61.5% WR117 gamesDeath's Dance60 Attack Damage
50 Armor
15 Ability Haste
Ignore Pain
A percentage of damage taken is dealt to you over 3 seconds instead.
Defy
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, cleanse Ignore Pain's remaining damage and restore Health over 2 seconds.Cost: 3300 · 275 to build56% WR75 gamesSerylda's Grudge45 Attack Damage
35% Armor Penetration
15 Ability Haste
Bitter Cold
Damaging Abilities Slow enemies below 50% Health by 30% for 1 second.Cost: 3000 · 500 to build60.7% WR56 gamesWhat players go
Based on 1658 games · 50.7% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
SKILL PRIORITY
Broken Wings (Q)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.Q→Valor (E)Riven steps forward a short distance and blocks incoming damage.E46.5% WR198 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Broken Wings (Q)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.QBroken Wings1
4
5
7
9
Ki Burst (W)Riven emits a Ki Burst, damaging and stunning nearby enemies.WKi Burst2
14
15
16
18
Valor (E)Riven steps forward a short distance and blocks incoming damage.EValor3
8
10
12
13
Blade of the Exile (R)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.RBlade of the Exile6
11
17
Conqueror keystone
PrecisionPress the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConquerorAbsorb LifeTriumphPresence of MindLegend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: BloodlineCoup de GraceCut DownLast StandInspirationGlacial AugmentUnsealed SpellbookFirst StrikeHextech FlashtraptionMagical FootwearCash BackTriple TonicTime Warp TonicBiscuit DeliveryCosmic InsightApproach VelocityJack Of All TradesSUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Gustwalker HatchlingJungle Companions
Summon a Gustwalker that assists you against monsters.
The companion grows as you hunt monsters, empowering your Smite. When fully grown, it completes your Jungle Quest and grants Move Speed upon entering brush, increased when killing large monsters.Cost: 450Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50Best opening
BOOTS
Gluttonous Greaves45 Move Speed
4% Omnivamp
Slay
Gain 0.6% Omnivamp on Champion takedown, stacking up to 10 times.Cost: 1000 · 700 to buildMost common
CORE
Axiom Arc55 Attack Damage
18 Lethality
20 Ability Haste
Flux
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, refund some of your Ultimate Ability's total cooldown.Cost: 2750 · 363 to build→Endless Hunger65 Attack Damage
5% Omnivamp
20% Tenacity
Famine
Gain Ability Haste based on your Bonus AD.
Feast
When a champion that you damaged recently dies, gain Omnivamp for a moderate duration.Cost: 3100 · 825 to buildBuild every game
3RD ITEM
Death's Dance60 Attack Damage
50 Armor
15 Ability Haste
Ignore Pain
A percentage of damage taken is dealt to you over 3 seconds instead.
Defy
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, cleanse Ignore Pain's remaining damage and restore Health over 2 seconds.Cost: 3300 · 275 to build49.3% WR67 gamesSundered Sky40 Attack Damage
400 Health
10 Ability Haste
Lightshield Strike
Your first Attack against a champion Critically Strikes and restores Health.Cost: 3100 · 900 to build40.7% WR27 gamesWhat players go
4TH ITEM
Death's Dance60 Attack Damage
50 Armor
15 Ability Haste
Ignore Pain
A percentage of damage taken is dealt to you over 3 seconds instead.
Defy
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, cleanse Ignore Pain's remaining damage and restore Health over 2 seconds.Cost: 3300 · 275 to build58.1% WR105 gamesWhat players go
Based on 344 games · 46.5% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
SKILL PRIORITY
Broken Wings (Q)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.Q→Valor (E)Riven steps forward a short distance and blocks incoming damage.E50% WR101 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
Broken Wings (Q)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.QBroken Wings1
4
5
7
9
Ki Burst (W)Riven emits a Ki Burst, damaging and stunning nearby enemies.WKi Burst3
14
15
17
18
Valor (E)Riven steps forward a short distance and blocks incoming damage.EValor2
8
10
12
13
Blade of the Exile (R)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.RBlade of the Exile6
11
16
Conqueror keystone
PrecisionPress the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConquerorAbsorb LifeTriumphPresence of MindLegend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: BloodlineCoup de GraceCut DownLast StandInspirationGlacial AugmentUnsealed SpellbookFirst StrikeHextech FlashtraptionMagical FootwearCash BackTriple TonicTime Warp TonicBiscuit DeliveryCosmic InsightApproach VelocityJack Of All TradesSUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Doran's Blade10 Attack Damage
80 Health
2.5% OmnivampCost: 450Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50Best opening
BOOTS
Ionian Boots of Lucidity10 Ability Haste
45 Move Speed
Ionian Insight
Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.Cost: 900 · 350 to buildMost common
CORE
Axiom Arc55 Attack Damage
18 Lethality
20 Ability Haste
Flux
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, refund some of your Ultimate Ability's total cooldown.Cost: 2750 · 363 to build→Endless Hunger65 Attack Damage
5% Omnivamp
20% Tenacity
Famine
Gain Ability Haste based on your Bonus AD.
Feast
When a champion that you damaged recently dies, gain Omnivamp for a moderate duration.Cost: 3100 · 825 to buildBuild every game
3RD ITEM
Death's Dance60 Attack Damage
50 Armor
15 Ability Haste
Ignore Pain
A percentage of damage taken is dealt to you over 3 seconds instead.
Defy
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, cleanse Ignore Pain's remaining damage and restore Health over 2 seconds.Cost: 3300 · 275 to build51.9% WR52 gamesWhat players go
4TH ITEM
Death's Dance60 Attack Damage
50 Armor
15 Ability Haste
Ignore Pain
A percentage of damage taken is dealt to you over 3 seconds instead.
Defy
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, cleanse Ignore Pain's remaining damage and restore Health over 2 seconds.Cost: 3300 · 275 to build62.2% WR37 gamesWhat players go
Based on 150 games · 50% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.
