Naafiri vs Riven
Top Lane MatchupNaafiri vs Riven TOP matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You lose most pre-6 all-ins due to Riven's superior burst and mobility, but can win through sustained trades if you manage pack positioning well.
- Post-6 you gain significant kill pressure with R's movement speed and damage amplification, making extended fights more favorable.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern involves using Q to poke and maintain pack positioning, then committing to extended trades when she wastes mobility spells.
- Focus on auto-attacking with pack members active rather than trying to burst, as your sustained damage output exceeds hers in longer engagements.
Wave Control
- You should focus on wave management through Q poke and pack control, looking to freeze waves where your pack can zone effectively.
- Push only when you can guarantee pack safety, as losing pack members significantly reduces your trading power and wave control.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't let Riven dictate short burst trades where she can combo and disengage before your pack can contribute meaningful damage.
- Avoid fighting in minion waves early as it disrupts pack positioning and reduces your effective damage output significantly.
Created on 02/07/2026
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