Azir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.7%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Azirvs Riven

FMageMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches900,877
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Azir vs Riven is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Riven wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Azir based on 5 games. Azir wins the early laning phase while Riven scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Riven matchup.

Azir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Azir performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Riven - 40.0% win rateRiven(40.0%)
Azir - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Azir
40.0% WR
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Riven vs Azir matchup - 60.0% win rate
Riven
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Azir vs Riven Matchup?

Riven wins the Azir vs Riven matchup
Winner
Riven
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
7.4
CS / min
6.0
859
DMG / min
602
10,918
Gold / game
11,055
63
Heal / min
203
467
DMG Mitigated / min
847
0.4
CC / min
0.9
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Azir vs Riven Matchup Summary

The Azir vs Riven matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Riven wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Azir's 40.0%, giving Riven a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Azir controls the early laning stage, but Riven outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Azir needs to press advantages before Riven reaches their power spikes, while Riven should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Riven leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Riven has a strong advantage in this matchup. Azir players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Riven overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Azir vs Riven Laning Phase Breakdown

Riven wins the laning phase against Azir in League of Legends

Riven is favored during the laning phase against Azir, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Riven holds advantages in gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.4Azir
6.0Riven
Azir significantly out-farms Riven by 1.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 21 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Azir a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Riven players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
859Azir
602Riven
Azir heavily out-damages Riven by 256 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Riven should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Azir's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,918Azir
11,055Riven
Azir and Riven generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 138 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Azir
0.9Riven
Riven provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Azir, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Riven coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
530Azir
1,049Riven
Riven vastly out-sustains Azir, healing and mitigating 519 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Riven can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Azir is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Azir, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Azir Build Against Riven

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Riven, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Riven are Hextech Rocketbelt, Nashor's Tooth and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Azir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Riven. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Azir vs Riven matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Azir
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Azir early game win rateAzir66.7%
Riven early game win rateRiven33.3%
Late Game
Riven
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Azir late game win rateAzir0.0%
Riven late game win rateRiven100.0%

Azir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Riven. This lopsided early game means Azir can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Riven is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Azir. Extended games heavily favor Riven, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Azir must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Riven reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Riven survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Azir Runes Against Riven

Precision rune tree - Azir primary runes vs RivenPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Azir rune vs RivenPresence of Mind - best Azir rune vs RivenLegend: Alacrity - best Azir rune vs RivenCut Down - best Azir rune vs Riven
Resolve rune tree - Azir secondary runes vs RivenResolve
Bone Plating - best Azir rune vs RivenOvergrowth - best Azir rune vs Riven
100.0% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Azir the best tools to compete against Riven in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Azir's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Azir matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
57.14%776.997111,86246.0%67.5%
34.38%647.382311,24726.7%41.2%
29.03%627.088810,68426.7%31.3%
33.33%607.284011,40825.0%40.6%
61.02%596.890611,54259.3%62.5%
30.19%537.077211,45620.8%37.9%
48.08%526.898311,88242.3%53.9%
32.61%466.870811,32323.8%40.0%
40.91%446.879511,09033.3%47.8%
37.21%436.974011,24830.8%47.1%
41.46%417.31,00810,86038.1%45.0%
38.89%366.570011,01244.4%33.3%
52.78%366.387112,45036.4%60.0%
34.38%326.789011,67829.4%40.0%
54.84%317.31,01113,45150.0%58.8%
29.03%317.388611,69631.3%26.7%
40.00%307.086111,80650.0%31.3%
41.38%296.994413,26345.5%38.9%
48.28%296.883812,65654.5%44.4%
42.31%266.792211,22033.3%50.0%
48.00%257.799311,43642.9%54.5%
37.50%246.673010,45120.0%50.0%
37.50%246.472810,69545.5%30.8%
47.83%237.188511,98750.0%46.1%
56.52%237.194312,3570.0%76.5%
68.18%227.387411,88190.9%45.5%
45.00%207.184910,28033.3%62.5%
47.37%196.57809,65833.3%71.4%
52.94%176.688113,12520.0%66.7%
41.18%177.31,11913,96075.0%30.8%
56.25%166.481513,02833.3%61.5%
66.67%157.01,02912,85760.0%70.0%
60.00%156.681512,02583.3%44.4%
53.33%157.272112,21850.0%57.1%
42.86%147.483511,22850.0%33.3%
42.86%146.575311,84028.6%57.1%
15.38%136.685510,11211.1%25.0%
61.54%135.798312,62450.0%66.7%
46.15%137.299813,77183.3%14.3%
75.00%127.292212,80350.0%100.0%
9.09%116.491410,5990.0%14.3%
36.36%116.68119,74433.3%40.0%
20.00%107.08649,4710.0%40.0%
80.00%106.886213,39475.0%83.3%
44.44%96.587812,88550.0%40.0%
25.00%86.970512,62533.3%20.0%
37.50%87.01,24012,8760.0%75.0%
50.00%87.61,07313,8770.0%57.1%
71.43%77.21,03714,919100.0%60.0%
83.33%65.692814,2980.0%83.3%
33.33%68.497812,22925.0%50.0%
33.33%66.21,2409,1310.0%50.0%
66.67%67.61,00714,2410.0%100.0%
60.00%55.96799,64350.0%66.7%
40.00%56.989713,2330.0%66.7%
40.00%56.41,08512,99150.0%33.3%
80.00%56.798614,183100.0%75.0%
40.00%57.485910,91866.7%0.0%
60.00%57.91,17312,30166.7%50.0%

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Azir vs Riven - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Azir do against Riven in League of Legends?

Riven wins the Azir vs Riven matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Azir's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Azir do against Riven in the early game?

In the early game, Azir has the advantage against Riven with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Azir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Azir do against Riven in the late game?

In the late game, Riven takes over the Azir vs Riven matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Riven scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Azir vs Riven matchup?

Riven wins the matchup against Azir with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Riven is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Azir build against Riven?

The best Azir build against Riven includes Hextech Rocketbelt, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Azir runes against Riven?

The best Azir runes against Riven use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Azir vs Riven matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Azir counter Riven?

No, Azir struggles against Riven with only a 40.0% win rate. Riven has the advantage in this matchup. Azir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Riven's lead.

How do I play Azir against Riven?

When playing Azir against Riven, play cautiously and avoid Riven's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Riven has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.