Zac vs Riven

Zac
You
VS
Riven

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Who Wins

  • You lose most 1v1s pre-6 due to Riven's superior damage output and mobility allowing her to dodge your Q and E engage attempts.
  • Post-6 you still struggle in pure 1v1s as her R execute damage and animation canceling outpaces your damage even with R knockup.
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How to Trade

  • Your best trades involve landing E from fog of war or when she's locked in animation, following with Q to extend CC duration and W for damage.
  • Always try to pick up blobs during trades as the healing is crucial for sustaining through her burst combos.

Wave Control

  • Push waves early to create roam opportunities since you can't match her split push potential later.
  • Focus on building slow pushes before backing to deny her freeze opportunities and maintain map presence through jungle skirmishes.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't try to match her all-ins without significant health advantage or jungle assistance.
  • Avoid using E aggressively when her E is available as she can easily dodge and punish your long cooldown with extended trades.
Created on 02/08/2026
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