01 / Riven
At a glance
Learn Riven abilities and prepare your first games. Find builds for each supported role.
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Strengths & weaknesses
Tools to play around
- Broken WingsCreates a control window for a follow-up.
- ValorContributes damage to the champion’s rotation.
What can go wrong
- Broken WingsUse this control to create a follow-up window. Check the target’s defensive spells and your teammates’ range before committing.
- ValorPractise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.
- A completed combo is only useful when your position, resources and follow-up are safe.
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Abilities & tips
Open an ability to read its effect and a practical use tip.
PRunic Blade
Riven's abilities charge her blade, and her basic attacks expend charges to deal an additional damage.
Practise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.
QBroken Wings
Riven lashes out in a series of strikes. This ability can be reactivated three times in a short time frame with the third hit knocking back nearby enemies.
Use this control to create a follow-up window. Check the target’s defensive spells and your teammates’ range before committing.
WKi Burst
Riven emits a Ki Burst, damaging and stunning nearby enemies.
Use this control to create a follow-up window. Check the target’s defensive spells and your teammates’ range before committing.
EValor
Riven steps forward a short distance and blocks incoming damage.
Practise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.
RBlade of the Exile
Riven empowers her keepsake weapon with energy, and gains Attack Damage and Range. During this time, she also gains the ability to use Wind Slash, a powerful ranged attack, once.
Practise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.
Riven combos: execution and timing
AA = basic attack · EAA = empowered attack · 1/2/3 = cast stage. Follow the order, not instant key presses.
Follow up with Valor
- E
- W
- AA
With Riven, start with Valor, then continue through Ki Burst → Basic attack. Choose a position that lets Valor work without losing your retreat. Check the next target’s range before following the sequence.
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Game plan by role
Riven · Top
Keep trades short until you understand the opponent’s main cooldown. Check the minion wave before chasing and preserve a route back to your tower.
Decide between a side-lane push and joining the next objective. Push only as far as your vision and teammate positions allow.
Agree on your job before the fight: pressure a side, threaten a target or protect a carry. Save a key defensive tool when the enemy can turn on you.
Before your next fight, check: Broken Wings · Blade of the Exile · Combos
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Matchup preparation
Compare opponents in the build for the role you are actually playing. Then check their key control, escape and defensive spells before choosing your trade.
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Practice checklist
- Cast each ability alone and identify its range, target conditions and stopping point.
- Practise the first sequence slowly. Repeat it while moving, without skipping the conditions shown on its card.
- After each attempt, identify the spell you would still have available to defend or retreat.
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Riven · Builds & runes
Choose a role, then select your rank on the build page for runes, items, skill order and matchup statistics.