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

Rivenvs Talon

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

Riven vs Talon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Talon wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Riven based on 5 games. Talon wins the early laning phase while Riven scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Riven build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Riven vs Talon 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
Talon - 20.0% win rateTalon(20.0%)
Riven - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Riven
20.0% WR
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Talon vs Riven matchup - 80.0% win rate
Talon
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Riven vs Talon Matchup?

Talon wins the Riven vs Talon matchup
Winner
Talon
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
4.8
CS / min
5.4
686
DMG / min
853
11,631
Gold / game
12,813
215
Heal / min
244
1,281
DMG Mitigated / min
614
1.1
CC / min
0.1
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Riven vs Talon Matchup Summary

The Riven vs Talon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Talon wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Riven's 20.0%, giving Talon a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Talon controls the early laning stage, but Riven outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Talon needs to press advantages before Riven reaches their power spikes, while Riven should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Riven leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Talon 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 Talon 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 Talon Laning Phase Breakdown

Talon wins the laning phase against Riven in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.8Riven
5.4Talon
Talon edges out Riven by 0.6 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 Talon.
Damage
686Riven
853Talon
Talon heavily out-damages Riven by 167 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 Talon's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,631Riven
12,813Talon
Talon generates a commanding 1,182 more gold per game than Riven. This substantial economic advantage means Talon 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
1.1Riven
0.1Talon
Riven brings significantly more crowd control than Talon, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Riven far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Talon should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,496Riven
858Talon
Riven vastly out-sustains Talon, healing and mitigating 638 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Riven can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Talon is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Talon, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Riven Build Against Talon

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Talon, providing the mobility and stats Riven needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Riven against Talon are Eclipse, Sundered Sky and Death's Dance. 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 Talon matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Talon
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Riven early game win rateRiven0.0%
Talon early game win rateTalon100.0%
Late Game
Riven
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Riven late game win rateRiven50.0%
Talon late game win rateTalon50.0%

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

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Riven at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Talon. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Talon has the edge early, but Riven 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 Talon

Precision rune tree - Riven primary runes vs TalonPrecision
Conqueror - best Riven rune vs TalonTriumph - best Riven rune vs TalonLegend: Haste - best Riven rune vs TalonCoup de Grace - best Riven rune vs Talon
Sorcery rune tree - Riven secondary runes vs TalonSorcery
Nimbus Cloak - best Riven rune vs TalonTranscendence - best Riven rune vs Talon
100.0% WR

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


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 Talon - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Riven do against Talon in League of Legends?

Talon wins the Riven vs Talon matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Riven's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Riven do against Talon in the early game?

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

How does Riven do against Talon in the late game?

In the late game, Riven takes over the Riven vs Talon matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Riven scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Riven vs Talon matchup?

Talon wins the matchup against Riven with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Talon is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Riven build against Talon?

The best Riven build against Talon includes Eclipse, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Riven runes against Talon?

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

Does Riven counter Talon?

No, Riven struggles against Talon with only a 20.0% win rate. Talon has the advantage in this matchup. Riven players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Talon's lead.

How do I play Riven against Talon?

When playing Riven against Talon, play cautiously and avoid Talon's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Talon in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.