Pantheon vs Riven

Pantheon
You
VS
Riven

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Who Wins

  • You dominate pre-6 with Q poke and E blocking her combo attempts, but post-6 she gains significant kill threat with R mobility and damage.
  • Your W stun can still interrupt her engage, but mistiming it against her E dash can be fatal.
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How to Trade

  • You should poke with Q when she goes for CS, then use E to block her retaliation combo before backing off.
  • When she commits with multiple Qs, you can W-Q for a strong trade, but avoid extended fights where her low cooldowns favor her.

Wave Control

  • You want to maintain a slow push to keep the wave in the center, using Q to poke and clear simultaneously.
  • Avoid hard shoving as she can freeze against you, and your mana costs make it difficult to break freezes safely.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • You cannot waste your E defensively against her poke, as you need it to block her all-in combo when she commits with R.
  • Using W too early in trades allows her to disengage with E and re-engage when your abilities are down.
Created on 06/05/2026
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