Riven vs Warwick

Riven
You
VS
Warwick

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Who Wins

  • You win pre-6 through superior mobility and burst potential, especially at level 3 when you have full Q-W-E combo available.
  • Post-6 becomes more challenging as Warwick's R provides strong all-in potential and his sustain becomes problematic for extended trades.
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How to Trade

  • Use Q3-W-AA-E out pattern for short trades, avoiding extended fights where his passive healing kicks in.
  • Always look to animation cancel your abilities and use E to block his Q damage while repositioning.

Wave Control

  • Keep waves in neutral or slightly pushed positions to maintain mobility for trades and jungle assistance.
  • Avoid hard shoving unless you can recall, as Warwick can run you down in long lanes with his W movement speed.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Never commit to extended all-ins without significant health advantage, as his passive sustain and fear duration from E will turn fights against you.
  • Don't waste your E shield on minion damage when Warwick is looking to trade.
Created on 05/02/2026
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