Riven vs Skarner
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win most trades pre-6 through superior mobility and burst damage, with level 2-3 being particularly strong when you get Q-W or full combo.
- Post-6 becomes more dangerous as Skarner gains kill pressure, but you still win if you avoid his wall stuns.
How to Trade
- Use Q-auto-W-auto combos when Skarner tries to CS, then E away before he can respond with W or get full passive stacks.
- Save your E dash to dodge his E engage or escape after trading, never use it aggressively unless you're certain of the kill.
Wave Control
- Control the wave by freezing near your tower to deny Skarner farm and force him to overextend for CS where you can punish.
- Avoid hard pushing unless you can recall, as Skarner's E can catch you easily when overextended.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never fight extended trades in melee range where Skarner can stack his passive and use W effectively.
- Don't use all your mobility abilities aggressively - always keep E or final Q charge available to escape his E-R combo threat.
Created on 01/12/2026
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