Riven - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.4%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Rivenvs Ekko

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Riven vs Ekko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Riven wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Ekko based on 8 games. Riven holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Riven build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Riven vs Ekko matchup.

Riven Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Riven 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
Ekko - 62.5% win rateEkko(62.5%)
Riven - 62.5% win rate in this matchup
Riven
62.5% WR
VS
Ekko vs Riven matchup - 37.5% win rate
Ekko
37.5% WR

Who Wins the Riven vs Ekko Matchup?

Riven wins the Riven vs Ekko matchup
Winner
Riven
Matches: 8
62.5%
Win Rate
37.5%
5.5
CS / min
6.1
754
DMG / min
700
11,258
Gold / game
11,788
216
Heal / min
291
1,086
DMG Mitigated / min
734
1.1
CC / min
0.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Riven vs Ekko Matchup Summary

The Riven vs Ekko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Riven wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Ekko's 37.5%, giving Riven a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Riven dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ekko players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Riven leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Riven players can confidently pick into Ekko and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ekko away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Riven vs Ekko Laning Phase Breakdown

Riven wins the laning phase against Ekko in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.5Riven
6.1Ekko
Ekko edges out Riven by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ekko.
Damage
754Riven
700Ekko
Riven deals 54 more champion damage per minute than Ekko. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ekko choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Riven's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,258Riven
11,788Ekko
Ekko earns 530 more gold per game than Riven, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Ekko slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Riven
0.7Ekko
Riven provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ekko, 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
1,302Riven
1,025Ekko
Riven vastly out-sustains Ekko, healing and mitigating 277 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Riven can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ekko is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ekko, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Riven Build Against Ekko

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Ekko, providing the mobility and stats Riven needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Riven against Ekko are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Maw of Malmortius. This combination gives Riven 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 Riven vs Ekko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Riven
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Riven early game win rateRiven50.0%
Ekko early game win rateEkko50.0%
Late Game
Riven
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Riven late game win rateRiven75.0%
Ekko late game win rateEkko25.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Riven and Ekko, with Riven 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Ekko. Extended games heavily favor Riven, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Riven holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Ekko players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Riven Runes Against Ekko

Precision rune tree - Riven primary runes vs EkkoPrecision
Conqueror - best Riven rune vs EkkoTriumph - best Riven rune vs EkkoLegend: Haste - best Riven rune vs EkkoLast Stand - best Riven rune vs Ekko
Sorcery rune tree - Riven secondary runes vs EkkoSorcery
Nimbus Cloak - best Riven rune vs EkkoTranscendence - best Riven rune vs Ekko
100.0% WR

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


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

Riven 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
44.59%1486.673212,49332.3%53.5%
41.94%626.269711,95237.9%45.5%
40.32%626.377813,35040.0%40.5%
52.94%516.675511,72557.6%44.4%
49.02%516.458311,69450.0%48.0%
41.86%436.370111,62640.0%43.5%
57.14%426.899013,77152.4%61.9%
42.86%426.669012,37841.7%44.4%
65.00%406.786714,34569.2%63.0%
35.00%406.071712,00523.5%43.5%
50.00%406.91,06912,41247.8%52.9%
65.00%406.573712,81755.0%75.0%
44.74%385.967812,22164.3%33.3%
50.00%386.876212,46052.4%47.1%
60.53%386.677913,33658.8%61.9%
44.74%386.882912,68840.0%50.0%
58.33%366.479414,35955.6%59.3%
29.41%345.965811,56325.0%33.3%
48.48%336.577313,64440.0%52.2%
50.00%326.583212,27045.0%58.3%
51.61%316.771611,93052.9%50.0%
46.67%306.573211,37136.8%63.6%
55.17%297.180712,45158.8%50.0%
31.03%296.379612,98236.4%27.8%
41.38%295.865511,56743.8%38.5%
60.71%285.987411,90366.7%53.9%
48.15%276.273013,14750.0%46.7%
62.96%277.389114,23963.6%62.5%
42.31%266.282011,84440.0%45.5%
40.00%256.773513,30650.0%33.3%
50.00%246.375313,55450.0%50.0%
56.52%236.367512,89440.0%69.2%
43.48%236.567310,78758.3%27.3%
45.45%224.673011,56053.9%33.3%
59.09%226.667411,72811.1%92.3%
59.09%226.776013,34642.9%66.7%
38.10%216.357511,63041.7%33.3%
38.10%216.362913,62366.7%16.7%
44.44%186.874911,61133.3%55.6%
55.56%186.673213,01571.4%45.5%
50.00%186.369511,91846.1%60.0%
58.82%176.183512,95755.6%62.5%
43.75%167.075911,24550.0%33.3%
50.00%166.783312,20077.8%14.3%
50.00%145.860612,32828.6%71.4%
35.71%146.358512,37916.7%50.0%
30.77%135.747510,15440.0%25.0%
46.15%136.460812,08060.0%37.5%
69.23%136.792812,66466.7%71.4%
45.45%116.460711,76357.1%25.0%
63.64%116.184313,97860.0%66.7%
45.45%115.747412,04033.3%50.0%
50.00%105.284813,86580.0%20.0%
44.44%95.787814,91433.3%50.0%
37.50%86.682710,09928.6%100.0%
37.50%86.885115,22050.0%33.3%
25.00%84.973210,17920.0%33.3%
37.50%84.592812,14240.0%33.3%
62.50%85.575411,25850.0%75.0%
42.86%76.666712,80225.0%66.7%
42.86%74.883813,29633.3%50.0%
28.57%76.782313,1700.0%50.0%
50.00%66.665412,44166.7%33.3%
33.33%66.153712,71933.3%33.3%
33.33%63.178815,9730.0%33.3%
20.00%56.15619,37533.3%0.0%
20.00%54.868611,6310.0%50.0%
40.00%55.848210,07250.0%0.0%
0.00%51.375615,9230.0%0.0%
60.00%54.945110,44150.0%66.7%
40.00%54.655311,5550.0%100.0%
20.00%55.14317,3810.0%50.0%
40.00%53.65069,78033.3%50.0%
20.00%54.063310,03325.0%0.0%
20.00%56.058011,4300.0%50.0%
60.00%56.166714,39450.0%66.7%

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Riven vs Ekko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Riven do against Ekko in League of Legends?

Riven wins the Riven vs Ekko matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Ekko's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Riven do against Ekko in the early game?

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

How does Riven do against Ekko in the late game?

In the late game, Riven takes over the Riven vs Ekko matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Riven scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Riven vs Ekko matchup?

Riven wins the matchup against Ekko with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Riven is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Riven build against Ekko?

The best Riven build against Ekko includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Maw of Malmortius with Crimson Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Riven runes against Ekko?

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

Does Riven counter Ekko?

Yes, Riven has a favorable matchup against Ekko with a 62.5% win rate. Riven strongly counters Ekko in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Riven against Ekko?

When playing Riven against Ekko, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.