Kayle vs Riven
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose hard levels 1-3 as Riven has superior mobility, damage, and all-in potential with her Q-W-E combo.
- At level 6, you still lose the 1v1 since your R doesn't provide enough immediate power to match Riven's execute potential and gap-closing ability.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern is to use Q for the slow when Riven engages, then auto-attack while backing away to maximize your range advantage.
- Never try to extended trade - poke with Q-auto when safe, then immediately disengage using your movement speed from W if she commits.
Wave Control
- Focus on freezing the wave near your tower early to avoid Riven's all-in potential in long lanes.
- After level 11 when you gain significant range, you can start slow-pushing to build up minion advantages for safer harassment.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never try to match Riven's early aggression or fight in extended trades before your power spikes.
- Getting caught in melee range without your W movement speed available will result in death against her full combo.
Created on 11/28/2025
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