Lux - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
8.1%

Luxvs Riven

DMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lux vs Riven is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Riven wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Lux based on 5 games. Lux wins the early laning phase while Riven scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Lux build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lux vs Riven matchup.

Lux Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lux 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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Riven - 40.0% win rateRiven(40.0%)
Lux - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Lux
40.0% WR
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Riven vs Lux matchup - 60.0% win rate
Riven
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Lux vs Riven Matchup?

Riven wins the Lux vs Riven matchup
Winner
Riven
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.1
CS / min
6.1
905
DMG / min
667
12,679
Gold / game
14,394
61
Heal / min
213
448
DMG Mitigated / min
1,652
1.5
CC / min
0.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Lux vs Riven Matchup Summary

The Lux 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 Lux's 40.0%, giving Riven a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Lux controls the early laning stage, but Riven outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Lux 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 sustain, where Riven leads by 1,355 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Riven has a strong advantage in this matchup. Lux 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.

Lux vs Riven Laning Phase Breakdown

Lux wins the laning phase against Riven in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.1Lux
6.1Riven
Lux and Riven farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
905Lux
667Riven
Lux heavily out-damages Riven by 238 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 Lux's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,679Lux
14,394Riven
Riven generates a commanding 1,715 more gold per game than Lux. This substantial economic advantage means Riven consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Lux should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.5Lux
0.8Riven
Lux 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 Lux coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
509Lux
1,865Riven
Riven vastly out-sustains Lux, healing and mitigating 1,355 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Riven can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lux is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lux, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Lux Build Against Riven

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Riven, providing the mobility and stats Lux needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Lux against Riven are Horizon Focus, Cryptbloom and Malignance. This combination gives Lux an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Lux vs Riven matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lux
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Lux early game win rateLux50.0%
Riven early game win rateRiven50.0%
Late Game
Riven
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Lux late game win rateLux33.3%
Riven late game win rateRiven66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Lux and Riven, with Lux 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 Lux. 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 — Lux 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 Lux Runes Against Riven

Sorcery rune tree - Lux primary runes vs RivenSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Lux rune vs RivenManaflow Band - best Lux rune vs RivenTranscendence - best Lux rune vs RivenScorch - best Lux rune vs Riven
Domination rune tree - Lux secondary runes vs RivenDomination
Ultimate Hunter - best Lux rune vs RivenCheap Shot - best Lux rune vs Riven
100.0% WR

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


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

Lux 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
44.00%3002.07099,99548.9%40.1%
45.82%2992.271510,27455.0%40.4%
54.11%2922.576210,89352.3%55.3%
48.75%2791.97079,83351.5%46.3%
47.30%2412.070510,17049.1%45.9%
46.90%2264.174010,73652.4%43.7%
48.89%2252.173610,07753.7%45.4%
51.47%2044.275210,93948.1%53.6%
45.64%1956.290511,89238.4%50.0%
47.92%1922.976910,45951.3%45.7%
48.92%1862.077810,06156.1%43.3%
46.15%1692.178410,65351.4%42.1%
44.91%1672.066910,22547.1%43.3%
58.54%1642.786410,69558.1%58.8%
44.44%1626.583112,26738.3%48.0%
41.94%1552.17029,82848.5%37.1%
49.02%1532.07329,41141.8%54.6%
42.76%1522.07019,66950.8%36.5%
51.77%1415.487411,56054.7%50.0%
48.82%1272.972910,70050.0%48.0%
42.86%1262.270210,79835.1%46.1%
44.54%1196.277811,06341.1%47.6%
53.39%1182.05699,82765.5%42.9%
47.37%1141.96448,91850.8%43.4%
47.62%1056.490411,95648.9%46.7%
56.31%1036.595711,21953.3%60.5%
45.63%1032.16409,46346.3%44.9%
44.55%1012.776810,51141.3%47.3%
47.00%1002.281510,54657.6%41.8%
53.19%946.189211,44156.8%50.0%
43.33%905.583512,03145.2%42.4%
51.69%895.877211,52550.0%52.9%
54.12%856.393112,42652.9%54.9%
61.25%806.079111,93769.0%56.9%
54.43%792.07439,85062.2%47.6%
48.61%722.775210,01948.6%48.6%
43.06%721.972710,60041.7%43.8%
48.57%702.171710,51453.9%45.5%
61.76%685.883911,59377.8%51.2%
46.27%675.391510,90643.3%48.6%
55.22%676.087411,27255.2%55.3%
66.67%664.772710,42280.0%55.6%
60.00%655.481210,52466.7%55.3%
59.38%644.478911,54955.2%62.9%
54.55%556.094311,35470.8%41.9%
60.00%556.593911,86866.7%54.8%
48.15%542.268310,35937.0%59.3%
48.08%526.078111,28047.6%48.4%
55.77%526.485212,46850.0%57.9%
50.00%524.589910,55850.0%50.0%
41.18%516.091313,33950.0%34.5%
50.98%516.384011,73859.1%44.8%
50.00%505.687111,08051.9%47.8%
54.00%502.178210,39163.6%46.4%
57.14%492.16769,89360.0%54.2%
47.92%486.190412,11752.9%45.2%
57.45%474.881211,53281.3%45.2%
40.43%476.391912,30835.0%44.4%
39.13%462.26969,87031.3%43.3%
55.56%453.074511,44964.7%50.0%
57.78%456.384211,28457.9%57.7%
51.11%452.277910,19761.1%44.4%
50.00%426.694812,82958.8%44.0%
42.86%426.479811,97658.3%22.2%
61.54%395.892113,25555.6%66.7%
51.28%395.889611,79756.3%47.8%
41.03%396.890012,50536.4%47.1%
51.35%376.089912,25356.3%47.6%
54.05%373.682311,91171.4%43.5%
44.44%362.675210,53046.1%43.5%
40.00%356.689911,58328.6%57.1%
57.14%356.586412,02780.0%48.0%
45.71%355.585112,28735.7%52.4%
64.71%342.17669,48763.6%66.7%
55.88%346.692412,24966.7%50.0%
41.94%312.371810,85225.0%52.6%
51.61%316.391112,29930.0%61.9%
46.67%302.27009,83850.0%44.4%
50.00%306.596713,81845.5%52.6%
57.14%286.382511,72061.5%53.3%
50.00%265.168211,50760.0%43.8%
46.15%266.189211,57866.7%35.3%
39.13%232.082811,35037.5%40.0%
50.00%224.482212,60150.0%50.0%
73.68%196.894614,16785.7%66.7%
38.89%184.59299,70333.3%44.4%
27.78%185.778911,42912.5%40.0%
58.82%176.094814,22140.0%66.7%
47.06%177.274212,17642.9%50.0%
41.18%174.07969,93942.9%40.0%
68.75%166.677311,15650.0%87.5%
68.75%165.793613,62750.0%71.4%
60.00%157.069912,77383.3%44.4%
66.67%156.986512,63057.1%75.0%
57.14%146.082911,23657.1%57.1%
61.54%136.787613,62760.0%62.5%
58.33%126.793413,40637.5%100.0%
58.33%122.074612,10550.0%62.5%
27.27%116.872912,40625.0%28.6%
72.73%117.097414,725100.0%66.7%
36.36%112.067310,65640.0%33.3%
63.64%117.288012,320100.0%33.3%
63.64%115.81,01012,76475.0%57.1%
81.82%113.076911,52880.0%83.3%
50.00%104.792213,90160.0%40.0%
60.00%102.580210,24650.0%66.7%
20.00%103.777910,54420.0%20.0%
30.00%107.178511,79020.0%40.0%
80.00%105.21,04513,306100.0%77.8%
30.00%103.576110,36750.0%16.7%
44.44%94.487412,47740.0%50.0%
44.44%93.470010,87266.7%33.3%
66.67%92.369812,22266.7%66.7%
44.44%97.181913,55560.0%25.0%
50.00%82.979210,54040.0%66.7%
28.57%76.478311,81366.7%0.0%
57.14%75.383611,438100.0%0.0%
28.57%73.56419,24433.3%25.0%
57.14%71.66286,48580.0%0.0%
42.86%76.079112,19650.0%40.0%
42.86%72.380413,3190.0%42.9%
57.14%76.074811,02560.0%50.0%
42.86%74.05768,69850.0%33.3%
83.33%63.28539,083100.0%0.0%
33.33%63.571611,51750.0%25.0%
66.67%62.158110,704100.0%50.0%
80.00%56.789415,109100.0%66.7%
50.00%55.81,00812,717100.0%0.0%
60.00%56.877510,41275.0%0.0%
60.00%53.583611,27033.3%100.0%
40.00%56.190512,67950.0%33.3%
80.00%56.676710,99966.7%100.0%
60.00%56.11,04115,09750.0%66.7%
40.00%53.485310,42333.3%50.0%
40.00%52.069711,612100.0%25.0%
40.00%54.979610,62450.0%33.3%
20.00%57.378213,2710.0%25.0%
60.00%56.484811,505100.0%50.0%

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Lux vs Riven - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lux do against Riven in League of Legends?

Riven wins the Lux vs Riven matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Lux's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Lux do against Riven in the early game?

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

How does Lux do against Riven in the late game?

In the late game, Riven takes over the Lux 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 Lux vs Riven matchup?

Riven wins the matchup against Lux with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Riven is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Lux build against Riven?

The best Lux build against Riven includes Horizon Focus, Cryptbloom, Malignance with Crimson Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Lux runes against Riven?

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

Does Lux counter Riven?

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

How do I play Lux against Riven?

When playing Lux 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.