Riven - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Rivenvs Hwei

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Riven vs Hwei is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Riven wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Hwei based on 7 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 Hwei 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
Hwei - 71.4% win rateHwei(71.4%)
Riven - 71.4% win rate in this matchup
Riven
71.4% WR
VS
Hwei vs Riven matchup - 28.6% win rate
Hwei
28.6% WR

Who Wins the Riven vs Hwei Matchup?

Riven wins the Riven vs Hwei matchup
Winner
Riven
Matches: 7
71.4%
Win Rate
28.6%
7.2
CS / min
7.1
588
DMG / min
833
14,240
Gold / game
12,482
260
Heal / min
168
1,328
DMG Mitigated / min
357
0.7
CC / min
1.0
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Riven vs Hwei Matchup Summary

The Riven vs Hwei matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Riven wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Hwei's 28.6%, giving Riven a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Riven dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Hwei players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Riven leads by 1,062 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Riven players can confidently pick into Hwei and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Hwei 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 Hwei Laning Phase Breakdown

Riven wins the laning phase against Hwei in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.2Riven
7.1Hwei
Riven and Hwei 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
588Riven
833Hwei
Hwei heavily out-damages Riven by 245 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 Hwei's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,240Riven
12,482Hwei
Riven generates a commanding 1,758 more gold per game than Hwei. This substantial economic advantage means Riven consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Hwei should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Riven
1.0Hwei
Both Riven and Hwei provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,588Riven
525Hwei
Riven vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 1,062 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Riven can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hwei is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hwei, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Riven Build Against Hwei

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Hwei, providing the mobility and stats Riven needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Riven against Hwei are Axiom Arc, Sundered Sky 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 Hwei matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Riven
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Riven early game win rateRiven75.0%
Hwei early game win rateHwei25.0%
Late Game
Riven
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Riven late game win rateRiven66.7%
Hwei late game win rateHwei33.3%

Riven dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Hwei. This lopsided early game means Riven can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Riven is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Hwei. 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. Hwei players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Riven Runes Against Hwei

Precision rune tree - Riven primary runes vs HweiPrecision
Conqueror - best Riven rune vs HweiTriumph - best Riven rune vs HweiLegend: Haste - best Riven rune vs HweiLast Stand - best Riven rune vs Hwei
Inspiration rune tree - Riven secondary runes vs HweiInspiration
Jack Of All Trades - best Riven rune vs HweiCash Back - best Riven rune vs Hwei
100.0% WR

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


Riven matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.80%2076.772011,88349.5%46.0%
49.40%1686.372012,04848.4%50.7%
48.72%1576.678712,94843.5%52.1%
44.30%1506.169812,28445.3%43.8%
42.75%1386.361710,83334.3%51.5%
45.86%1346.463412,45835.1%54.0%
49.62%1316.71,00912,78349.2%50.0%
47.62%1276.475812,19450.8%44.3%
44.55%1106.465412,22842.9%45.9%
49.06%1066.485613,20445.6%51.7%
57.14%1056.579012,70457.7%56.6%
51.46%1046.575012,15959.6%44.6%
55.56%996.675812,19548.9%61.5%
43.30%986.669211,78232.0%55.3%
57.29%966.775213,44055.8%58.5%
44.57%936.978912,96642.5%46.1%
46.15%926.895813,14147.5%45.1%
51.09%926.672112,10547.9%54.5%
49.44%897.682713,38252.2%46.5%
50.56%896.475712,11748.8%52.2%
41.86%886.578313,10146.5%37.2%
43.68%875.862412,04937.8%48.0%
52.44%836.681914,49253.3%51.9%
44.30%796.367211,67135.1%52.4%
43.24%756.781012,92547.2%39.5%
40.54%746.373211,87946.1%34.3%
56.16%736.987113,73757.9%54.3%
47.06%687.072912,19340.5%54.8%
51.52%666.683113,60434.6%62.5%
53.85%665.988812,35252.9%54.8%
40.00%655.966011,92235.3%45.2%
52.46%616.471312,00151.5%53.6%
42.00%506.573611,90837.5%46.1%
47.92%486.261512,29450.0%46.1%
56.25%486.566112,04350.0%60.7%
50.00%486.476012,34446.1%54.5%
55.32%486.878813,18250.0%60.0%
47.73%456.376412,26355.6%35.3%
47.62%425.763111,83152.4%42.9%
46.15%406.491413,62433.3%54.2%
56.41%397.076211,86861.5%46.1%
56.41%396.270412,31354.5%58.8%
58.33%366.269312,60964.7%52.6%
54.55%335.174313,06555.6%53.3%
36.36%336.462011,90916.7%60.0%
53.13%326.873513,78346.1%57.9%
36.67%306.077512,61063.6%21.1%
55.17%296.479912,83746.1%62.5%
41.38%295.865313,00538.5%43.8%
35.71%286.362612,56638.5%33.3%
47.83%245.571411,62341.7%54.5%
26.09%245.655412,53841.7%9.1%
69.57%236.379313,25875.0%63.6%
61.90%225.664812,79350.0%77.8%
33.33%216.670511,37633.3%33.3%
42.11%196.35939,93245.5%37.5%
44.44%186.572813,29450.0%41.7%
66.67%182.856213,16166.7%66.7%
72.22%185.780113,99650.0%100.0%
70.59%173.968314,89275.0%66.7%
62.50%166.667913,31262.5%62.5%
57.14%145.567713,01750.0%62.5%
35.71%144.760812,46660.0%22.2%
35.71%146.857811,71328.6%42.9%
53.85%145.685412,99542.9%66.7%
30.77%136.076812,79750.0%22.2%
46.15%133.864713,35166.7%28.6%
46.15%134.863711,53840.0%66.7%
53.85%135.178013,72575.0%44.4%
53.85%135.761611,81042.9%66.7%
75.00%126.91,14514,69571.4%80.0%
63.64%116.686113,34080.0%50.0%
72.73%116.792213,80871.4%75.0%
36.36%115.956311,46050.0%28.6%
45.45%111.048112,77940.0%50.0%
50.00%106.678512,10740.0%60.0%
60.00%106.471712,55066.7%50.0%
50.00%106.866713,39266.7%25.0%
22.22%94.388714,00720.0%25.0%
33.33%95.253512,94550.0%28.6%
66.67%95.391715,09766.7%66.7%
66.67%96.658911,61180.0%50.0%
42.86%84.060112,52650.0%33.3%
50.00%82.860012,45866.7%40.0%
25.00%81.471715,0850.0%33.3%
42.86%75.866411,69025.0%66.7%
14.29%76.961811,8410.0%25.0%
28.57%75.987911,96725.0%33.3%
57.14%75.776815,43450.0%60.0%
28.57%75.077211,9650.0%66.7%
57.14%70.961714,42650.0%60.0%
57.14%74.652111,36260.0%50.0%
71.43%74.970012,457100.0%66.7%
50.00%76.152410,46833.3%66.7%
57.14%75.276412,96166.7%50.0%
71.43%77.258814,24075.0%66.7%
83.33%66.195614,24050.0%100.0%
16.67%67.556912,53733.3%0.0%
50.00%64.363211,97450.0%50.0%
16.67%65.63089,3730.0%100.0%
83.33%66.952711,27975.0%100.0%
50.00%65.661910,01650.0%50.0%
60.00%55.84288,91175.0%0.0%
25.00%55.960511,84350.0%0.0%
100.00%57.31,02917,448100.0%100.0%
60.00%54.45639,31450.0%100.0%
20.00%55.04219,15033.3%0.0%
20.00%56.264112,60533.3%0.0%
20.00%56.054512,4040.0%33.3%
60.00%52.768813,21766.7%50.0%
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Riven vs Hwei - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Riven do against Hwei in League of Legends?

Riven wins the Riven vs Hwei matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Hwei's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Riven do against Hwei in the early game?

In the early game, Riven has the advantage against Hwei with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Hwei in the late game?

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

Riven wins the matchup against Hwei with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Riven is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Riven build against Hwei?

The best Riven build against Hwei includes Axiom Arc, Sundered Sky, Maw of Malmortius with Chainlaced Crushers. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Riven runes against Hwei?

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

Does Riven counter Hwei?

Yes, Riven has a favorable matchup against Hwei with a 71.4% win rate. Riven strongly counters Hwei in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Riven against Hwei?

When playing Riven against Hwei, 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.