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

Rivenvs Vayne

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Riven vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Riven wins with a 56.5% win rate (+13.0%) over Vayne based on 23 games. Vayne 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 Vayne 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
Vayne - 56.5% win rateVayne(56.5%)
Riven - 56.5% win rate in this matchup
Riven
56.5% WR
VS
Vayne vs Riven matchup - 43.5% win rate
Vayne
43.5% WR

Who Wins the Riven vs Vayne Matchup?

Riven wins the Riven vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Riven
Matches: 23
56.5%
Win Rate
43.5%
6.3
CS / min
6.3
675
DMG / min
837
12,894
Gold / game
12,921
209
Heal / min
244
1,412
DMG Mitigated / min
593
0.8
CC / min
0.3
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
69.2%
Late Game WR
30.8%

Riven vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Riven vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Riven wins with a 56.5% win rate compared to Vayne's 43.5%, giving Riven a 13.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vayne controls the early laning stage, but Riven outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vayne 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 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Riven players can confidently pick into Vayne and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vayne 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 Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown

Riven wins the laning phase against Vayne in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.3Riven
6.3Vayne
Riven and Vayne farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
675Riven
837Vayne
Vayne heavily out-damages Riven by 162 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 Vayne's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,894Riven
12,921Vayne
Riven and Vayne generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 27 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.8Riven
0.3Vayne
Riven provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Vayne, 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
1,621Riven
836Vayne
Riven vastly out-sustains Vayne, healing and mitigating 784 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Riven can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vayne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vayne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Riven Build Against Vayne

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Vayne, providing the mobility and stats Riven needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Riven against Vayne are Axiom Arc, Sundered Sky and Death's Dance. This combination gives Riven an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Vayne. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Riven vs Vayne matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vayne
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Riven early game win rateRiven40.0%
Vayne early game win rateVayne60.0%
Late Game
Riven
69.2%
+38.5% advantage
Riven late game win rateRiven69.2%
Vayne late game win rateVayne30.8%

Vayne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Riven. This lopsided early game means Vayne 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 69.2% win rate — 38.5 points above Vayne. Extended games heavily favor Riven, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Vayne must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Riven reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Riven survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Riven Runes Against Vayne

Precision rune tree - Riven primary runes vs VaynePrecision
Conqueror - best Riven rune vs VayneTriumph - best Riven rune vs VayneLegend: Alacrity - best Riven rune vs VayneCoup de Grace - best Riven rune vs Vayne
Resolve rune tree - Riven secondary runes vs VayneResolve
Shield Bash - best Riven rune vs VayneSecond Wind - best Riven rune vs Vayne
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Riven to press their advantage against Vayne, 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 Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Riven do against Vayne in League of Legends?

Riven wins the Riven vs Vayne matchup with a 56.5% win rate compared to Vayne's 43.5%, a 13.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Riven do against Vayne in the early game?

In the early game, Vayne has the advantage against Riven with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Vayne players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Riven do against Vayne in the late game?

In the late game, Riven takes over the Riven vs Vayne matchup with a 69.2% win rate compared to 30.8%. Riven scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Riven vs Vayne matchup?

Riven wins the matchup against Vayne with a 56.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 13.0 percentage point advantage means Riven is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.

What is the best Riven build against Vayne?

The best Riven build against Vayne includes Axiom Arc, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Vayne?

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

Does Riven counter Vayne?

Yes, Riven has a favorable matchup against Vayne with a 56.5% win rate. Riven strongly counters Vayne in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Riven against Vayne?

When playing Riven against Vayne, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Vayne. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.