Lissandra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Lissandravs Riven

BMage
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lissandra vs Riven is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Riven wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Lissandra based on 5 games. Lissandra wins the early laning phase while Riven scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Lissandra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lissandra vs Riven matchup.

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Lissandra Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lissandra 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.

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Lissandra - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Lissandra
40.0% WR
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Riven vs Lissandra matchup - 60.0% win rate
Riven
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Lissandra vs Riven Matchup?

Riven wins the Lissandra vs Riven matchup
Winner
Riven
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.9
CS / min
5.4
874
DMG / min
578
12,251
Gold / game
12,318
133
Heal / min
253
429
DMG Mitigated / min
1,175
2.0
CC / min
0.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Lissandra vs Riven Matchup Summary

The Lissandra 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 Lissandra's 40.0%, giving Riven a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Lissandra controls the early laning stage, but Riven outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Lissandra 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 Lissandra leads by 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Riven has a strong advantage in this matchup. Lissandra 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.

Lissandra vs Riven Laning Phase Breakdown

Lissandra wins the laning phase against Riven in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.9Lissandra
5.4Riven
Lissandra significantly out-farms Riven by 1.5 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 22 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Lissandra 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
874Lissandra
578Riven
Lissandra heavily out-damages Riven by 296 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 Lissandra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,251Lissandra
12,318Riven
Lissandra and Riven generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 67 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
2.0Lissandra
0.7Riven
Lissandra brings significantly more crowd control than Riven, with 1.3 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Lissandra far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Riven should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
562Lissandra
1,428Riven
Riven vastly out-sustains Lissandra, healing and mitigating 866 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Riven can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lissandra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lissandra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Lissandra Build Against Riven

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Riven, providing the mobility and stats Lissandra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Lissandra against Riven are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Malignance. This combination gives Lissandra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Riven. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Lissandra vs Riven matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lissandra
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Lissandra early game win rateLissandra50.0%
Riven early game win rateRiven50.0%
Late Game
Riven
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Lissandra late game win rateLissandra33.3%
Riven late game win rateRiven66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Lissandra and Riven, with Lissandra holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Riven is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Lissandra. Extended games heavily favor Riven, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Lissandra has the edge early, but Riven gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Lissandra Runes Against Riven

Domination rune tree - Lissandra primary runes vs RivenDomination
Electrocute - best Lissandra rune vs RivenCheap Shot - best Lissandra rune vs RivenGrisly Mementos - best Lissandra rune vs RivenUltimate Hunter - best Lissandra rune vs Riven
Sorcery rune tree - Lissandra secondary runes vs RivenSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Lissandra rune vs RivenTranscendence - best Lissandra rune vs Riven
66.7% WR

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


Lissandra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Lissandra'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 Lissandra build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Lissandra matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
62.22%456.484911,48773.7%53.9%
65.00%407.190012,18566.7%63.6%
47.06%346.689111,06457.1%40.0%
58.06%316.979110,55552.9%64.3%
55.56%276.884213,85877.8%44.4%
51.85%276.390310,35241.7%60.0%
44.00%256.473011,99228.6%50.0%
52.00%256.694112,41350.0%52.9%
47.83%236.88059,91335.7%66.7%
45.45%226.977111,01946.1%44.4%
28.57%216.769011,05228.6%28.6%
45.00%206.078912,2360.0%60.0%
50.00%206.783512,83340.0%53.3%
42.11%196.584710,93833.3%46.1%
52.94%176.475311,19533.3%63.6%
57.14%146.378810,31971.4%42.9%
50.00%146.793912,13040.0%55.6%
57.14%146.773910,99757.1%57.1%
45.45%117.090111,16360.0%33.3%
45.45%117.187812,49250.0%42.9%
45.45%114.57409,87540.0%50.0%
60.00%107.093011,03360.0%60.0%
40.00%106.370710,52750.0%25.0%
44.44%96.695112,88850.0%42.9%
55.56%96.481011,06466.7%50.0%
33.33%97.369511,41550.0%28.6%
25.00%86.570212,0800.0%28.6%
62.50%86.71,01613,65375.0%50.0%
75.00%87.11,06413,712100.0%66.7%
75.00%86.278110,08833.3%100.0%
85.71%77.496113,984100.0%80.0%
57.14%75.597511,52366.7%50.0%
14.29%76.383312,1060.0%16.7%
71.43%76.667610,12666.7%75.0%
66.67%67.181812,647100.0%60.0%
83.33%66.999013,827100.0%75.0%
50.00%66.07047,95666.7%33.3%
33.33%66.91,05110,52633.3%33.3%
33.33%66.71,02715,0690.0%33.3%
40.00%56.987412,25150.0%33.3%
40.00%55.16269,32550.0%33.3%
40.00%54.91,02512,6540.0%50.0%
20.00%53.774610,6910.0%50.0%
20.00%56.271812,3140.0%20.0%
40.00%51.75585,76550.0%0.0%

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Lissandra vs Riven - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lissandra do against Riven in League of Legends?

Riven wins the Lissandra vs Riven matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Lissandra's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Lissandra do against Riven in the early game?

In the early game, Lissandra has the advantage against Riven with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Lissandra players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Lissandra do against Riven in the late game?

In the late game, Riven takes over the Lissandra vs Riven matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Riven scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Lissandra vs Riven matchup?

Riven wins the matchup against Lissandra with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Riven is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Lissandra build against Riven?

The best Lissandra build against Riven includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Malignance with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Lissandra runes against Riven?

The best Lissandra runes against Riven use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Lissandra vs Riven matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Lissandra counter Riven?

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

How do I play Lissandra against Riven?

When playing Lissandra 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.