Gragas - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.1%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Gragasvs Riven

FFighterMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gragas vs Riven is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gragas wins with a 56.5% win rate (+13.0%) over Riven based on 23 games. Riven wins the early laning phase while Gragas scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gragas build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gragas vs Riven matchup.

Gragas Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Gragas 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 - 56.5% win rateRiven(56.5%)
Gragas - 56.5% win rate in this matchup
Gragas
56.5% WR
VS
Riven vs Gragas matchup - 43.5% win rate
Riven
43.5% WR

Who Wins the Gragas vs Riven Matchup?

Gragas wins the Gragas vs Riven matchup
Winner
Gragas
Matches: 23
56.5%
Win Rate
43.5%
6.3
CS / min
6.5
705
DMG / min
673
10,474
Gold / game
10,787
441
Heal / min
184
1,082
DMG Mitigated / min
1,252
1.8
CC / min
1.1
41.7%
Early Game WR
58.3%
72.7%
Late Game WR
27.3%

Gragas vs Riven Matchup Summary

The Gragas vs Riven matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Gragas wins with a 56.5% win rate compared to Riven's 43.5%, giving Gragas a 13.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Riven controls the early laning stage, but Gragas outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Riven needs to press advantages before Gragas reaches their power spikes, while Gragas should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gragas leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gragas players can confidently pick into Riven and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Riven away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Gragas vs Riven Laning Phase Breakdown

Gragas wins the laning phase against Riven in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.3Gragas
6.5Riven
Gragas and Riven farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
705Gragas
673Riven
Gragas deals 32 more champion damage per minute than Riven. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Riven choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Gragas's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,474Gragas
10,787Riven
Riven earns 313 more gold per game than Gragas, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Riven slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.8Gragas
1.1Riven
Gragas provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Riven, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Gragas coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,524Gragas
1,436Riven
Gragas heals and mitigates 88 more damage per minute than Riven, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Gragas to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Riven.

Best Gragas Build Against Riven

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Riven, providing the mobility and stats Gragas needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gragas against Riven are Rod of Ages, Cosmic Drive and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Gragas an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 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 Gragas vs Riven matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Riven
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Gragas early game win rateGragas41.7%
Riven early game win rateRiven58.3%
Late Game
Gragas
72.7%
+45.5% advantage
Gragas late game win rateGragas72.7%
Riven late game win rateRiven27.3%

Riven dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.3% win rate — a 16.7 percentage point lead over Gragas. This lopsided early game means Riven can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Gragas is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 72.7% win rate — 45.5 points above Riven. Extended games heavily favor Gragas, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Riven must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Gragas reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gragas 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 Gragas Runes Against Riven

Resolve rune tree - Gragas primary runes vs RivenResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Gragas rune vs RivenDemolish - best Gragas rune vs RivenSecond Wind - best Gragas rune vs RivenOvergrowth - best Gragas rune vs Riven
Sorcery rune tree - Gragas secondary runes vs RivenSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Gragas rune vs RivenScorch - best Gragas rune vs Riven
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Sorcery secondary allows Gragas to press their advantage against Riven, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Gragas matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Gragas'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 Gragas build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Gragas matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.15%526.383711,25651.9%40.0%
55.17%296.284111,78250.0%60.0%
55.17%296.377411,21768.8%38.5%
46.43%282.873911,92460.0%30.8%
50.00%245.71,00411,77642.9%52.9%
56.52%236.370510,47441.7%72.7%
39.13%235.67149,37133.3%42.9%
54.55%225.682412,27455.6%53.9%
40.91%226.268011,17110.0%66.7%
38.10%215.478211,55485.7%14.3%
45.00%205.970810,20422.2%63.6%
47.37%196.380312,30650.0%45.5%
42.11%196.072111,46166.7%30.8%
52.63%195.978310,63650.0%55.6%
61.11%186.281513,014100.0%41.7%
50.00%186.279210,48528.6%63.6%
58.82%177.182712,65557.1%60.0%
43.75%165.680810,73544.4%42.9%
73.33%150.966312,08677.8%66.7%
46.67%155.299611,45542.9%50.0%
46.67%155.289412,39320.0%60.0%
33.33%155.392313,36920.0%40.0%
40.00%155.96739,45750.0%20.0%
42.86%145.374811,62640.0%44.4%
64.29%145.584312,06771.4%57.1%
28.57%145.981512,03625.0%30.0%
50.00%141.081812,99050.0%50.0%
46.15%135.887211,20050.0%44.4%
23.08%136.56559,51440.0%12.5%
46.15%136.175711,21780.0%25.0%
50.00%125.689312,38033.3%55.6%
33.33%125.993111,16633.3%33.3%
41.67%125.075010,21842.9%40.0%
58.33%126.195112,46250.0%62.5%
50.00%125.86639,58028.6%80.0%
63.64%116.090514,253100.0%55.6%
45.45%115.56407,80033.3%100.0%
54.55%111.676813,96366.7%50.0%
72.73%115.190113,339100.0%62.5%
45.45%115.684710,59660.0%33.3%
30.00%105.691014,2680.0%33.3%
70.00%101.762011,51350.0%75.0%
60.00%105.065310,57360.0%60.0%
44.44%94.799910,69616.7%100.0%
66.67%95.66189,56380.0%50.0%
44.44%96.885611,32740.0%50.0%
11.11%95.65629,48620.0%0.0%
50.00%86.776610,38533.3%100.0%
25.00%81.670112,52433.3%20.0%
25.00%83.555911,93933.3%20.0%
62.50%82.075713,229100.0%50.0%
37.50%86.583212,95050.0%33.3%
14.29%75.87239,52425.0%0.0%
57.14%75.969210,83280.0%0.0%
57.14%75.380111,29050.0%66.7%
71.43%70.664611,09980.0%50.0%
57.14%72.683813,20450.0%60.0%
42.86%77.062610,65333.3%50.0%
71.43%73.284310,99350.0%100.0%
85.71%76.091612,474100.0%66.7%
42.86%73.882812,3330.0%60.0%
33.33%61.64747,97140.0%0.0%
83.33%63.478414,257100.0%75.0%
83.33%61.360110,46250.0%100.0%
16.67%61.667213,341100.0%0.0%
16.67%65.869611,3610.0%16.7%
50.00%60.978513,04750.0%50.0%
66.67%63.91,00112,407100.0%60.0%
83.33%66.45558,53080.0%100.0%
33.33%65.21,11714,0120.0%33.3%
50.00%65.171712,16133.3%66.7%
33.33%61.951910,82450.0%25.0%
83.33%65.566810,022100.0%50.0%
50.00%63.595914,1720.0%50.0%
20.00%53.854211,257100.0%0.0%
80.00%53.15518,678100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.26668,98366.7%0.0%
40.00%53.656610,9200.0%50.0%
80.00%51.993715,469100.0%75.0%
60.00%51.85229,86350.0%66.7%
40.00%53.11,05214,49150.0%33.3%
100.00%51.982812,412100.0%100.0%
60.00%51.23948,95733.3%100.0%

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Gragas vs Riven - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gragas do against Riven in League of Legends?

Gragas wins the Gragas vs Riven matchup with a 56.5% win rate compared to Riven's 43.5%, a 13.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gragas do against Riven in the early game?

In the early game, Riven has the advantage against Gragas with a 58.3% win rate versus 41.7%. Riven players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gragas do against Riven in the late game?

In the late game, Gragas takes over the Gragas vs Riven matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to 27.3%. Gragas scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gragas vs Riven matchup?

Gragas wins the matchup against Riven with a 56.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 13.0 percentage point advantage means Gragas is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.

What is the best Gragas build against Riven?

The best Gragas build against Riven includes Rod of Ages, Cosmic Drive, Zhonya's Hourglass with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Gragas runes against Riven?

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

Does Gragas counter Riven?

Yes, Gragas has a favorable matchup against Riven with a 56.5% win rate. Gragas strongly counters Riven in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Gragas against Riven?

When playing Gragas against Riven, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Riven. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.