Riven vs Kayle
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You dominate levels 1-3 with your Q mobility and burst damage, easily winning trades and all-ins against Kayle's weak early game.
- At level 6, you still win the 1v1 decisively since your R provides massive execute damage while Kayle's R is primarily defensive utility.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is Q1-Q2-W-auto-Q3 to maximize damage while using your mobility to stick to Kayle.
- Always save E for either engaging through her Q slow or disengaging after your combo to avoid minion damage.
Wave Control
- Push waves aggressively early to deny Kayle farm and create opportunities for dives or roams.
- Maintain pressure by keeping waves pushed so Kayle can't safely farm under tower without taking harassment.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste your gap-closing abilities when Kayle has W available, as she can easily disengage and waste your cooldowns.
- Avoid taking extended fights in large minion waves where Kayle can kite you effectively with her range advantage.
Created on 11/28/2025
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