Riven - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
2.1%

Rivenvs Sett

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Riven vs Sett is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Sett wins with a 55.1% win rate (+10.2%) over Riven based on 98 games. Riven wins the early laning phase while Sett scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Riven build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Riven vs Sett matchup.

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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.

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Riven - 44.9% win rate in this matchup
Riven
44.9% WR
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Sett vs Riven matchup - 55.1% win rate
Sett
55.1% WR

Who Wins the Riven vs Sett Matchup?

Sett wins the Riven vs Sett matchup
Winner
Sett
Matches: 98
44.9%
Win Rate
55.1%
6.3
CS / min
6.4
784
DMG / min
860
11,969
Gold / game
12,149
259
Heal / min
231
1,333
DMG Mitigated / min
1,340
1.2
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
40.4%
Late Game WR
59.6%

Riven vs Sett Matchup Summary

The Riven vs Sett matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 98 recent matches analyzed, Sett wins with a 55.1% win rate compared to Riven's 44.9%, giving Sett a 10.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Riven controls the early laning stage, but Sett outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Riven needs to press advantages before Sett reaches their power spikes, while Sett should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Riven leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sett has a strong advantage in this matchup. Riven players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Sett 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.

Riven vs Sett Laning Phase Breakdown

Sett wins the laning phase against Riven in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.3Riven
6.4Sett
Riven and Sett 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
784Riven
860Sett
Sett deals 76 more champion damage per minute than Riven. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Riven choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Sett's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,969Riven
12,149Sett
Riven and Sett generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 181 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.2Riven
0.9Sett
Both Riven and Sett provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,591Riven
1,570Sett
Riven and Sett have comparable sustain profiles, with only 21 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Riven Build Against Sett

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Sett, providing the mobility and stats Riven needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Riven against Sett are Axiom Arc, Death's Dance and Endless Hunger. This combination gives Riven an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Sett. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Riven vs Sett matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Riven
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Riven early game win rateRiven50.0%
Sett early game win rateSett50.0%
Late Game
Sett
59.6%
+19.2% advantage
Riven late game win rateRiven40.4%
Sett late game win rateSett59.6%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Riven and Sett, 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.

Sett is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 59.6% win rate — 19.2 points above Riven. Extended games heavily favor Sett, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Riven has the edge early, but Sett 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 Riven Runes Against Sett

Precision rune tree - Riven primary runes vs SettPrecision
Conqueror - best Riven rune vs SettTriumph - best Riven rune vs SettLegend: Haste - best Riven rune vs SettLast Stand - best Riven rune vs Sett
Inspiration rune tree - Riven secondary runes vs SettInspiration
Cash Back - best Riven rune vs SettJack Of All Trades - best Riven rune vs Sett
51.3% WR

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


Riven matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
39.10%1336.465211,90231.0%45.3%
42.99%1076.558711,58336.4%47.6%
50.00%1006.575412,31146.9%52.9%
44.44%996.267312,84241.7%46.0%
44.90%986.378411,96950.0%40.4%
48.31%896.368310,90049.0%47.5%
48.19%836.177212,24848.6%47.9%
47.95%736.678613,06656.3%41.5%
50.72%696.467411,06947.4%54.8%
60.00%656.778012,66256.7%62.9%
43.10%586.992312,19052.0%36.4%
51.72%586.671612,98954.2%50.0%
51.79%566.81,02712,85142.3%60.0%
58.93%566.371813,08560.0%58.1%
52.73%556.472611,85248.1%57.1%
40.00%556.165612,32925.0%48.6%
51.85%546.575712,24352.0%51.7%
46.00%506.469111,38041.7%50.0%
44.00%506.157311,43520.8%65.4%
46.00%506.663812,31037.5%53.9%
43.75%486.263810,74929.2%58.3%
47.92%486.681013,02754.2%41.7%
60.42%486.673311,57248.0%73.9%
37.50%486.778812,48735.0%39.3%
61.70%476.576512,11877.3%48.0%
53.33%456.472812,49547.1%57.1%
63.64%446.577012,29458.3%70.0%
53.49%437.076512,24940.9%66.7%
40.48%426.477712,40847.1%36.0%
52.63%386.064312,68750.0%54.2%
56.76%376.892114,20565.0%47.1%
58.33%366.574411,63466.7%50.0%
57.14%356.363912,34853.9%59.1%
51.52%335.959811,22450.0%53.9%
53.13%326.970111,88738.5%63.2%
46.88%325.981512,13543.8%50.0%
38.71%316.357410,53021.4%52.9%
61.29%316.767512,07562.5%60.0%
51.61%316.260911,31344.4%61.5%
36.67%306.359011,84146.1%29.4%
46.67%306.370711,04843.8%50.0%
48.28%296.571112,52935.7%60.0%
48.28%296.785713,24761.5%37.5%
41.38%296.158111,69137.5%46.1%
61.54%266.371012,41778.6%41.7%
57.69%266.664110,75558.8%55.6%
65.38%266.488913,06261.5%69.2%
60.00%255.980714,82385.7%50.0%
48.00%253.965912,90450.0%46.1%
40.00%256.473713,02241.7%38.5%
72.00%256.582212,21053.9%91.7%
44.00%256.865813,05650.0%40.0%
54.17%246.285813,14833.3%66.7%
37.50%246.782112,19746.7%22.2%
47.83%235.864911,52046.7%50.0%
60.87%235.864913,24755.6%64.3%
65.22%236.372010,94453.9%80.0%
54.55%226.071311,78737.5%64.3%
45.45%226.566313,31050.0%40.0%
50.00%226.284112,37645.5%54.5%
57.14%216.476015,31980.0%50.0%
25.00%205.872010,18810.0%40.0%
47.37%196.378011,44638.5%66.7%
26.32%196.264510,92625.0%27.3%
78.95%196.682512,909100.0%63.6%
63.16%196.991614,74560.0%64.3%
44.44%186.281812,01446.1%40.0%
41.18%174.266512,52762.5%22.2%
35.29%176.164111,62540.0%33.3%
43.75%166.360410,28150.0%37.5%
66.67%154.886414,02783.3%55.6%
40.00%154.969612,69466.7%33.3%
40.00%156.04989,72730.0%60.0%
46.67%156.261612,31050.0%40.0%
66.67%156.575211,83075.0%57.1%
64.29%147.084313,85683.3%50.0%
28.57%146.955811,58750.0%12.5%
50.00%146.074612,39360.0%44.4%
42.86%146.373714,41550.0%40.0%
57.14%142.777114,25780.0%44.4%
46.15%136.272612,35057.1%33.3%
61.54%136.472213,50050.0%66.7%
53.85%133.484213,13162.5%40.0%
38.46%134.169311,22125.0%60.0%
61.54%136.575913,38060.0%62.5%
25.00%126.477912,60640.0%14.3%
41.67%121.657211,42728.6%60.0%
63.64%112.567615,36940.0%83.3%
72.73%117.068815,635100.0%62.5%
30.00%106.764811,86328.6%33.3%
80.00%107.180312,760100.0%60.0%
80.00%101.965614,49366.7%85.7%
60.00%107.091513,96250.0%66.7%
22.22%92.559413,42333.3%16.7%
55.56%94.171613,71466.7%50.0%
55.56%94.558211,08633.3%66.7%
50.00%86.578515,019100.0%33.3%
75.00%86.785912,72660.0%100.0%
75.00%84.466712,69475.0%75.0%
50.00%87.395612,83375.0%25.0%
62.50%86.14958,00657.1%100.0%
50.00%87.070412,67566.7%40.0%
75.00%86.578414,59066.7%80.0%
57.14%76.249110,94650.0%100.0%
28.57%71.263815,5900.0%33.3%
85.71%75.372612,23575.0%100.0%
50.00%65.668812,99450.0%50.0%
50.00%61.55499,64860.0%0.0%
60.00%55.881714,9980.0%75.0%
40.00%54.055012,2010.0%100.0%
40.00%56.673911,2990.0%100.0%
60.00%56.379212,81150.0%66.7%
40.00%53.676713,10533.3%50.0%
100.00%55.576415,282100.0%100.0%

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Riven vs Sett - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Riven do against Sett in League of Legends?

Sett wins the Riven vs Sett matchup with a 55.1% win rate compared to Riven's 44.9%, a 10.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 98 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Riven do against Sett in the early game?

In the early game, Riven has the advantage against Sett 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 Sett in the late game?

In the late game, Sett takes over the Riven vs Sett matchup with a 59.6% win rate compared to 40.4%. Sett scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Riven vs Sett matchup?

Sett wins the matchup against Riven with a 55.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 10.2 percentage point advantage means Sett is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 98 games analyzed.

What is the best Riven build against Sett?

The best Riven build against Sett includes Axiom Arc, Death's Dance, Endless Hunger with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Riven runes against Sett?

The best Riven runes against Sett use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 51.3% win rate in the Riven vs Sett matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Riven counter Sett?

No, Riven struggles against Sett with only a 44.9% win rate. Sett has the advantage in this matchup. Riven players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sett's lead.

How do I play Riven against Sett?

When playing Riven against Sett, play cautiously and avoid Sett's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Sett has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.