Riven vs Yasuo

Riven
You
VS
Yasuo

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Who Wins

  • You win most trades pre-6 due to your superior burst damage and mobility, but Yasuo can match you if he lands Q3 tornado into extended trades.
  • Post-6, you have kill pressure with R execute, but Yasuo's R can turn fights around if you're not careful with your engage timing.
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How to Trade

  • Use E-W-Q combo to gap close and trade, then use remaining Q charges to disengage or chase depending on the trade outcome.
  • Avoid extended auto-attack trades where Yasuo's passive shield and crit scaling give him advantages.

Wave Control

  • Keep the wave in the center or slightly pushed to deny Yasuo easy E dashes on minions while maintaining your own engage options.
  • Avoid hard shoving unless you can recall, as Yasuo excels at freezing and running you down in long lanes.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Never engage when Yasuo has Q3 tornado ready, as his knockup into R combo can chunk you heavily or secure kills.
  • Don't waste your E shield on minion damage - save it to absorb his Q poke or mitigate his all-in damage.
Created on 02/07/2026
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