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

Rivenvs Vladimir

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Riven vs Vladimir is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Riven wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Vladimir based on 16 games. Riven wins the early laning phase while Vladimir scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Riven build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Riven vs Vladimir 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
Vladimir - 50.0% win rateVladimir(50.0%)
Riven - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Riven
50.0% WR
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Vladimir vs Riven matchup - 50.0% win rate
Vladimir
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Riven vs Vladimir Matchup?

Riven wins the Riven vs Vladimir matchup
Winner
Riven
Matches: 16
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.7
CS / min
7.2
833
DMG / min
717
12,200
Gold / game
11,089
218
Heal / min
966
1,120
DMG Mitigated / min
575
1.0
CC / min
0.2
77.8%
Early Game WR
22.2%
14.3%
Late Game WR
85.7%

Riven vs Vladimir Matchup Summary

The Riven vs Vladimir matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Riven wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Vladimir's 50.0%, giving Riven a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Riven controls the early laning stage, but Vladimir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Riven needs to press advantages before Vladimir reaches their power spikes, while Vladimir 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. Riven has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Vladimir's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Riven vs Vladimir Laning Phase Breakdown

Riven wins the laning phase against Vladimir in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Riven
7.2Vladimir
Vladimir edges out Riven by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vladimir.
Damage
833Riven
717Vladimir
Riven heavily out-damages Vladimir by 116 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vladimir 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
12,200Riven
11,089Vladimir
Riven generates a commanding 1,111 more gold per game than Vladimir. This substantial economic advantage means Riven consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vladimir should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Riven
0.2Vladimir
Riven brings significantly more crowd control than Vladimir, 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. Vladimir should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,338Riven
1,541Vladimir
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Riven, healing and mitigating 203 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Riven is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Riven, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Riven Build Against Vladimir

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Vladimir, providing the mobility and stats Riven needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Riven against Vladimir 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Vladimir. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Riven vs Vladimir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Riven
77.8%
+55.6% advantage
Riven early game win rateRiven77.8%
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir22.2%
Late Game
Vladimir
85.7%
+71.4% advantage
Riven late game win rateRiven14.3%
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir85.7%

Riven dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 77.8% win rate — a 55.6 percentage point lead over Vladimir. This lopsided early game means Riven can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Vladimir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 85.7% win rate — 71.4 points above Riven. Extended games heavily favor Vladimir, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Riven must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Vladimir reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Vladimir 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 Vladimir

Precision rune tree - Riven primary runes vs VladimirPrecision
Conqueror - best Riven rune vs VladimirTriumph - best Riven rune vs VladimirLegend: Haste - best Riven rune vs VladimirLast Stand - best Riven rune vs Vladimir
Inspiration rune tree - Riven secondary runes vs VladimirInspiration
Cash Back - best Riven rune vs VladimirJack Of All Trades - best Riven rune vs Vladimir
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Riven maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Vladimir.


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 Vladimir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Riven do against Vladimir in League of Legends?

Riven wins the Riven vs Vladimir matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Vladimir's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Riven do against Vladimir in the early game?

In the early game, Riven has the advantage against Vladimir with a 77.8% win rate versus 22.2%. 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 Vladimir in the late game?

In the late game, Vladimir takes over the Riven vs Vladimir matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to 14.3%. Vladimir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Riven vs Vladimir matchup?

Riven wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Riven is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.

What is the best Riven build against Vladimir?

The best Riven build against Vladimir includes Axiom Arc, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance with Crimson Lucidity. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Vladimir?

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

Does Riven counter Vladimir?

Yes, Riven has a favorable matchup against Vladimir with a 50.0% win rate. Riven slightly edges out Vladimir in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Riven against Vladimir?

When playing Riven against Vladimir, 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.