Who Wins
- You win most early trades with Q blind and auto-attack harassment, but lose post-6 all-ins if Riven gets on top of you with her full combo.
- Your advantage diminishes significantly once she completes her first item and gains kill pressure.
How to Trade
- You should auto-attack, then immediately Q when Riven tries to trade back, and use W to create distance while your Q blind duration runs out.
- Never try to face-tank her combo - always kite backwards while weaving in damage.
Wave Control
- You want to maintain a slow push or neutral wave state to keep the minion line in the middle of the lane for maximum safety.
- Pushing too hard makes you vulnerable to ganks, while letting Riven freeze denies you the ability to harass safely.
Mistakes to Avoid
- You cannot afford to waste your Q blind on minions or use it too early in trades before Riven commits her gap closers.
- Getting caught without W movement speed available when Riven has her full combo up will result in your death.
Created on 12/30/2025
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