Vi vs Riven

Vi
You
VS
Riven

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Who Wins

  • You lose most pre-6 trades due to Riven's superior mobility and burst, but can find windows when her Q is on cooldown.
  • Post-6 your R gives you guaranteed engage potential, but you still lose extended trades unless significantly ahead.
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How to Trade

  • Look for short trades using Q to gap close, immediately E for damage and armor shred, then disengage before Riven can retaliate with her full combo.
  • Only commit to extended trades when Riven has used multiple Q charges or is low on health.

Wave Control

  • Focus on farming safely and giving up CS when necessary rather than fighting for wave control early.
  • Once you have items, you can look to slow push and use your R engage threat to create pressure.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't use Q aggressively when Riven has her full combo available, as she can easily dodge with her mobility and punish your cooldown window.
  • Missing Q against Riven often results in losing significant health or being forced out of lane.
Created on 04/12/2026
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