Brand vs Riven

Brand
You
VS
Riven

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Who Wins

  • You dominate pre-6 with superior range and consistent poke damage, easily winning trades with W-E-Q combos.
  • Post-6, you still win if you land Q stun first, but must respect Riven's all-in potential if she gets on top of you.
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How to Trade

  • Your optimal trading pattern is W-E on minions near Riven to spread passive, then follow with Q when she tries to engage or disengage.
  • Always maintain maximum range and use your abilities through minions to maximize passive spread and damage.

Wave Control

  • Maintain a slow push to keep minions between you and Riven, allowing your E to bounce and spread passive stacks.
  • Use W to simultaneously poke and clear waves, forcing Riven to choose between taking damage or losing CS.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Never waste your Q stun on her E shield, as this gives her a free engage window with no way to stop her combo.
  • Don't stand in open areas without minions, as this removes your ability to use E bounces for maximum damage output.
Created on 02/11/2026
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