Azir vs Riven

Azir
You
VS
Riven

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Who Wins

  • You win most trades pre-6 through consistent soldier auto-attacks and Q poke, maintaining distance with proper soldier positioning.
  • Post-6, you can still win trades but must respect Riven's all-in potential - your R becomes crucial for creating distance after she engages.
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How to Trade

  • Your best trading pattern involves placing soldiers to zone Riven from CS, then using Q-auto combos when she approaches minions.
  • Always maintain 2+ soldiers and position them to create overlapping zones that force Riven to take damage regardless of her approach angle.

Wave Control

  • You want to maintain a slow push or neutral wave state while using soldiers to control space and deny Riven's engage opportunities.
  • Avoid hard pushing unless you have vision, as extended lanes give Riven more room to run you down with her mobility.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Never use your E aggressively for trades unless Riven has already used her gap closers, as you'll be vulnerable to her full combo without escape tools.
  • Don't place soldiers too close to Riven's position - maintain maximum range to avoid her E-W engage range.
Created on 02/21/2026
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