Riven vs Ambessa
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through superior burst and mobility, especially at level 3 when you have full Q-W-E combo.
- Post-6 you maintain advantage as your R provides more raw damage and execute potential than Ambessa's utility-focused ultimate.
How to Trade
- Use Q3-W-AA-E out for quick trades, avoiding extended fights where Ambessa can stack her passive and heal with W.
- Your goal is short, decisive trades that chunk her before she can respond with her own combo.
Wave Control
- Keep waves in the center or slightly pushed to deny Ambessa easy W healing on minions while maintaining space for your mobility.
- Avoid hard shoving as Ambessa excels at all-ins when you're overextended without escape routes.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never fight in extended trades when Ambessa has stacked passive, as her increased damage and W healing will out-sustain your burst.
- Don't waste E defensively for minor poke - save it for escaping her R engage or gap-closing for your own combos.
Created on 01/20/2026
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