Riven vs Nasus
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win levels 1-3 decisively with your Q combo and mobility advantage over his weak early game.
- At level 6, you still maintain the advantage as your ultimate provides more immediate combat power than his, though the window starts closing.
How to Trade
- You should use short Q-W-AA-E trades to proc your passive and disengage before he can retaliate with Wither.
- Extended trades favor him due to his sustain and damage reduction, so keep engagements brief and frequent.
Wave Control
- You want to freeze the wave near your tower early to deny his stacking while staying safe from ganks.
- Push only when you can recall or roam, as slow pushing gives him free stacks without pressure.
Mistakes to Avoid
- You must avoid extended all-ins after his first back when he gets armor and CDR.
- Fighting him in large minion waves also reduces your damage significantly due to his AOE abilities clearing them while you're committed.
Created on 11/16/2025
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