the Exile
Riven
Once a swordmaster in the warhosts of Noxus, Riven is an expatriate in a land she previously tried to conquer. She rose through the ranks on the strength of her conviction and brutal efficiency, and was rewarded with a legendary runic blade and a...
2/3
Engage
0/3
Peel
0/3
Scaling
0/3
CC
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Abilities
Ability text as Riot writes it, in both languages.
Broken Wings
Riven lashes out in a series of strikes. This ability can be reactivated three times in a short time frame with the third hit knocking back nearby enemies.
Ki Burst
Riven emits a Ki Burst, damaging and stunning nearby enemies.
Valor
Riven steps forward a short distance and blocks incoming damage.
Blade of the Exile
Riven empowers her keepsake weapon with energy, and gains Attack Damage and Range. During this time, she also gains the ability to use Wind Slash, a powerful ranged attack, once.
Recommended build
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Skill order
Q → E → W
Runes
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Summoner spells
Flash + Ignite
Combos
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Difficult matchups
Vayne46.0%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Top· Patch 16.19· 126 games
Dr. Mundo44.3%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Top· Patch 16.19· 273 games
Heimerdinger44.4%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Top· Patch 16.19· 133 gamesBest with
GalioRiven's engage can hand off to Galio's control or damage follow-up. Galio supplies 3/3 frontline where Riven should avoid first contact. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
MaokaiRiven's engage can hand off to Maokai's control or damage follow-up. Maokai supplies 3/3 frontline where Riven should avoid first contact. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
Cho'GathRiven's engage can hand off to Cho'Gath's control or damage follow-up. Cho'Gath supplies 3/3 frontline where Riven should avoid first contact. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
SejuaniRiven's engage can hand off to Sejuani's control or damage follow-up. Sejuani supplies 3/3 frontline where Riven should avoid first contact. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.
Nunu & WillumpRiven's engage can hand off to Nunu & Willump's control or damage follow-up. Nunu & Willump supplies 3/3 frontline where Riven should avoid first contact. AP damage helps prevent a one-dimensional team damage profile.COMMUNITY LAYER
Matchup notes
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