Riven - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Rivenvs Smolder

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.12
Matches328,930
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Riven vs Smolder is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Riven wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Smolder based on 6 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 Smolder 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.

Compare against an opponent
Riven - 100.0% win rate in this matchup
Riven
100.0% WR
VS
Smolder vs Riven matchup - 0.0% win rate
Smolder
0.0% WR

Who Wins the Riven vs Smolder Matchup?

Riven wins the Riven vs Smolder matchup
Winner
Riven
Matches: 6
100.0%
Win Rate
0.0%
5.8
CS / min
5.8
793
DMG / min
628
11,931
Gold / game
9,091
369
Heal / min
152
1,513
DMG Mitigated / min
475
0.9
CC / min
0.3
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Riven vs Smolder Matchup Summary

The Riven vs Smolder matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Riven wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Smolder's 0.0%, giving Riven a 100.0 percentage point advantage. Riven dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Smolder 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 1,255 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Riven players can confidently pick into Smolder and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Smolder 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 Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown

Riven wins the laning phase against Smolder in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.8Riven
5.8Smolder
Riven and Smolder 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
793Riven
628Smolder
Riven heavily out-damages Smolder by 164 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Smolder should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Riven's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,931Riven
9,091Smolder
Riven generates a commanding 2,840 more gold per game than Smolder. This substantial economic advantage means Riven consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Smolder should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Riven
0.3Smolder
Riven provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Smolder, 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
1,882Riven
627Smolder
Riven vastly out-sustains Smolder, healing and mitigating 1,255 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Riven can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Smolder is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Smolder, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Riven Build Against Smolder

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Smolder, providing the mobility and stats Riven needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Riven against Smolder are Axiom Arc, Death's Dance and Maw of Malmortius. This combination gives Riven 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 Smolder. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Riven vs Smolder matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Riven
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Riven early game win rateRiven100.0%
Smolder early game win rateSmolder0.0%
Late Game
Riven
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Riven late game win rateRiven100.0%
Smolder late game win rateSmolder0.0%

Riven dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Smolder. 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Smolder. 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. Smolder players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Riven Runes Against Smolder

Precision rune tree - Riven primary runes vs SmolderPrecision
Conqueror - best Riven rune vs SmolderTriumph - best Riven rune vs SmolderLegend: Haste - best Riven rune vs SmolderLast Stand - best Riven rune vs Smolder
Inspiration rune tree - Riven secondary runes vs SmolderInspiration
Cash Back - best Riven rune vs SmolderJack Of All Trades - best Riven rune vs Smolder
100.0% WR

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


Riven matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. 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 26.12
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.50%806.566611,46046.5%48.6%
44.26%616.466611,66443.8%44.8%
40.00%606.575412,17451.7%29.0%
41.38%586.253511,04137.5%44.1%
52.17%466.576912,31550.0%54.2%
59.52%426.473113,16950.0%66.7%
61.54%396.574512,95561.1%61.9%
57.89%386.697112,87258.8%57.1%
40.54%376.058110,12626.1%64.3%
50.00%366.774412,55753.3%47.6%
44.44%366.069311,83237.5%50.0%
51.43%356.266512,22361.5%45.5%
70.59%346.475912,90472.2%68.8%
38.24%346.560612,28826.7%47.4%
42.42%336.973912,07735.3%50.0%
74.19%316.780912,06671.4%76.5%
45.16%316.062311,59533.3%56.3%
53.33%306.482111,33862.5%42.9%
48.28%296.762212,12780.0%31.6%
39.29%286.475212,04416.7%56.3%
55.56%276.682412,82153.9%57.1%
48.15%276.887812,92946.7%50.0%
38.46%266.076111,92818.2%53.3%
26.92%266.265711,96330.0%25.0%
36.00%256.61,13613,69750.0%26.7%
59.09%226.574812,17958.3%60.0%
54.55%226.866110,88756.3%50.0%
28.57%216.560312,90328.6%28.6%
60.00%205.865711,15345.5%77.8%
45.00%206.584411,81750.0%40.0%
55.00%206.674612,82344.4%63.6%
26.32%196.870210,65736.4%12.5%
68.42%196.680911,96781.8%50.0%
31.58%195.467310,73527.3%37.5%
47.37%196.879611,24241.7%57.1%
36.84%196.065411,57345.5%25.0%
47.37%195.766111,84137.5%54.5%
61.11%186.277610,91270.0%50.0%
66.67%186.377913,40270.0%62.5%
50.00%186.965910,45742.9%75.0%
41.18%176.882913,16928.6%50.0%
47.06%176.877612,52940.0%57.1%
58.82%176.875714,07950.0%63.6%
58.82%177.280513,69444.4%75.0%
50.00%166.365211,62950.0%50.0%
56.25%166.365713,08957.1%55.6%
37.50%165.183012,59437.5%37.5%
62.50%166.671412,98350.0%70.0%
60.00%156.467513,73480.0%50.0%
60.00%156.869610,95462.5%57.1%
53.33%153.865712,75344.4%66.7%
40.00%155.865213,19333.3%44.4%
71.43%156.380913,63366.7%72.7%
40.00%156.461112,41066.7%22.2%
35.71%146.478912,80420.0%44.4%
53.85%136.683612,34062.5%40.0%
53.85%136.665412,08144.4%75.0%
69.23%136.293913,06062.5%80.0%
83.33%125.890713,685100.0%66.7%
54.55%114.570914,74740.0%66.7%
54.55%115.977511,49550.0%60.0%
36.36%116.484112,78840.0%33.3%
50.00%106.765311,16540.0%60.0%
50.00%107.194616,2780.0%55.6%
60.00%106.275314,97166.7%57.1%
40.00%106.667512,19475.0%16.7%
50.00%106.986414,63566.7%42.9%
40.00%106.951910,52650.0%0.0%
55.56%97.072312,17260.0%50.0%
66.67%94.287214,42550.0%80.0%
44.44%96.375610,64037.5%100.0%
66.67%95.764913,67160.0%75.0%
33.33%95.558911,42450.0%20.0%
22.22%94.070313,25925.0%20.0%
66.67%96.973712,51680.0%50.0%
75.00%86.384314,630100.0%71.4%
75.00%85.647911,52933.3%100.0%
37.50%86.480513,19340.0%33.3%
62.50%83.365013,34250.0%75.0%
75.00%86.567114,46166.7%80.0%
75.00%86.274013,485100.0%60.0%
50.00%86.995714,63466.7%40.0%
37.50%86.572514,1200.0%50.0%
25.00%85.84999,84840.0%0.0%
62.50%86.774413,28380.0%33.3%
28.57%75.568911,08250.0%0.0%
57.14%77.367913,39925.0%100.0%
57.14%74.578213,9000.0%80.0%
33.33%64.463510,26125.0%50.0%
100.00%65.879311,931100.0%100.0%
40.00%54.863511,425100.0%25.0%
60.00%55.375810,873100.0%33.3%
20.00%53.478513,13150.0%0.0%
60.00%56.54859,31875.0%0.0%
80.00%53.768315,53250.0%100.0%
60.00%51.895814,504100.0%33.3%
60.00%55.047413,694100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.258611,51975.0%0.0%

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Riven vs Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Riven do against Smolder in League of Legends?

Riven wins the Riven vs Smolder matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Smolder's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.

How does Riven do against Smolder in the early game?

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

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

Who wins the Riven vs Smolder matchup?

Riven wins the matchup against Smolder with a 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Riven is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Riven build against Smolder?

The best Riven build against Smolder includes Axiom Arc, Death's Dance, Maw of Malmortius with Immortal Path. 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 Riven runes against Smolder?

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

Does Riven counter Smolder?

Yes, Riven has a favorable matchup against Smolder with a 100.0% win rate. Riven strongly counters Smolder in lane based on current patch 26.12 data.

How do I play Riven against Smolder?

When playing Riven against Smolder, 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.