Qiyana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.0%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Qiyanavs Riven

FAssassin
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Qiyana vs Riven is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Qiyana wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Riven based on 5 games. Riven wins the early laning phase while Qiyana scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Qiyana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Qiyana vs Riven matchup.

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Qiyana Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Qiyana vs Riven Matchup?

Qiyana wins the Qiyana vs Riven matchup
Winner
Qiyana
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
4.4
CS / min
4.6
1,187
DMG / min
508
13,309
Gold / game
10,639
234
Heal / min
184
526
DMG Mitigated / min
901
0.9
CC / min
0.8
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Qiyana vs Riven Matchup Summary

The Qiyana vs Riven matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Qiyana wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Riven's 40.0%, giving Qiyana a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Riven controls the early laning stage, but Qiyana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Riven needs to press advantages before Qiyana reaches their power spikes, while Qiyana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Qiyana leads by 678 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Qiyana 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.

Qiyana vs Riven Laning Phase Breakdown

Qiyana wins the laning phase against Riven in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.4Qiyana
4.6Riven
Qiyana and Riven farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
1,187Qiyana
508Riven
Qiyana heavily out-damages Riven by 678 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 Qiyana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,309Qiyana
10,639Riven
Qiyana generates a commanding 2,670 more gold per game than Riven. This substantial economic advantage means Qiyana consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Riven should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Qiyana
0.8Riven
Both Qiyana and Riven provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
761Qiyana
1,086Riven
Riven vastly out-sustains Qiyana, healing and mitigating 325 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Riven can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Qiyana is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Qiyana, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Qiyana Build Against Riven

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Riven, providing the mobility and stats Qiyana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Qiyana against Riven are Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra and Hubris. This combination gives Qiyana 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 Qiyana vs Riven matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Riven
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Qiyana early game win rateQiyana0.0%
Riven early game win rateRiven100.0%
Late Game
Qiyana
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Qiyana late game win rateQiyana100.0%
Riven late game win rateRiven0.0%

Riven dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Qiyana. This lopsided early game means Riven can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Qiyana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Riven. Extended games heavily favor Qiyana, 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 Qiyana reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Qiyana 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 Qiyana Runes Against Riven

Domination rune tree - Qiyana primary runes vs RivenDomination
Electrocute - best Qiyana rune vs RivenSudden Impact - best Qiyana rune vs RivenGrisly Mementos - best Qiyana rune vs RivenTreasure Hunter - best Qiyana rune vs Riven
Resolve rune tree - Qiyana secondary runes vs RivenResolve
Overgrowth - best Qiyana rune vs RivenSecond Wind - best Qiyana rune vs Riven
100.0% WR

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


Qiyana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Qiyana'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 Qiyana build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Qiyana matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.83%694.592712,84246.7%48.7%
57.14%211.073211,95063.6%50.0%
38.10%211.478913,84428.6%42.9%
38.89%185.385811,46330.0%50.0%
44.44%182.680912,80625.0%60.0%
58.82%176.299312,84950.0%66.7%
43.75%162.881812,81933.3%50.0%
56.25%165.882511,76942.9%66.7%
46.67%156.289812,47228.6%62.5%
46.67%155.796412,24860.0%40.0%
40.00%151.166013,54157.1%25.0%
71.43%141.374614,72080.0%66.7%
28.57%141.567713,27533.3%25.0%
35.71%145.885810,76540.0%25.0%
38.46%133.893913,85450.0%33.3%
38.46%131.180211,88042.9%33.3%
53.85%135.680412,25250.0%60.0%
50.00%123.068611,37740.0%57.1%
58.33%121.175813,48750.0%66.7%
75.00%126.080711,27960.0%85.7%
45.45%111.373112,76440.0%50.0%
63.64%116.079612,58750.0%71.4%
27.27%111.180715,12933.3%25.0%
70.00%106.41,06914,500100.0%62.5%
30.00%101.762911,41525.0%33.3%
44.44%95.983613,489100.0%28.6%
66.67%91.578114,40866.7%66.7%
55.56%91.186015,16366.7%50.0%
25.00%85.97149,7460.0%100.0%
62.50%81.788313,50966.7%50.0%
37.50%85.789312,01675.0%0.0%
28.57%70.984512,98633.3%25.0%
42.86%76.175311,5160.0%60.0%
71.43%73.882313,74966.7%75.0%
57.14%71.178914,41675.0%33.3%
28.57%71.164412,27225.0%33.3%
42.86%70.750012,02550.0%33.3%
57.14%75.695713,226100.0%50.0%
57.14%72.197213,68360.0%50.0%
50.00%65.072010,71466.7%33.3%
100.00%67.01,01514,815100.0%100.0%
16.67%62.086312,50233.3%0.0%
33.33%65.280512,2920.0%40.0%
16.67%66.163410,8800.0%33.3%
16.67%64.575110,42720.0%0.0%
16.67%66.065811,2000.0%33.3%
60.00%54.41,18713,3090.0%100.0%
60.00%55.482911,9730.0%75.0%
60.00%56.589213,150100.0%33.3%
40.00%50.879114,49266.7%0.0%
80.00%52.91,03912,33466.7%100.0%
20.00%53.474812,5360.0%25.0%
20.00%56.68029,0160.0%50.0%
100.00%56.094613,492100.0%100.0%
40.00%56.781611,9980.0%66.7%
40.00%51.179413,55933.3%50.0%
80.00%55.162511,110100.0%50.0%
40.00%50.782915,3010.0%40.0%
40.00%51.173414,7070.0%40.0%

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Qiyana vs Riven - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Qiyana do against Riven in League of Legends?

Qiyana wins the Qiyana vs Riven matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Riven's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Qiyana do against Riven in the early game?

In the early game, Riven has the advantage against Qiyana with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Riven players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Qiyana do against Riven in the late game?

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

Who wins the Qiyana vs Riven matchup?

Qiyana wins the matchup against Riven with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Qiyana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Qiyana build against Riven?

The best Qiyana build against Riven includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra, Hubris with Crimson Lucidity. 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 Qiyana runes against Riven?

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

Does Qiyana counter Riven?

Yes, Qiyana has a favorable matchup against Riven with a 60.0% win rate. Qiyana strongly counters Riven in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Qiyana against Riven?

When playing Qiyana 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.