
- Win Rate
- 48.1%
- Pick Rate
- 0.2%
- Ban Rate
- 1.4%
Riven Mid Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.19
- Games
- 476
- Lane
- Mid
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 10, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Once a swordmaster in the warhosts of Noxus, Riven is an expatriate in a land she previously tried to conquer. She rose through the ranks on the strength of her conviction and brutal efficiency, and was rewarded with a legendary runic blade and a warband of her own. However, on the Ionian front, Riven's faith in her homeland was tested and ultimately broken. Having severed all ties to the empire, she now seeks to find her place in a shattered world, even as rumors abound that Noxus itself has been reforged...
Is Riven Good in Patch 26.19?
Riven is weak in Patch 26.19: F tier as Mid — pick it for comfort, not for the meta. That is up 1.6 points from Patch 26.18. Riven is banned in 1.4% of games and present (picked or banned) in 4.4%.
- Tier
- F
- Win Rate
- 48.1%
- Pick Rate
- 0.2%
- Ban Rate
- 1.4%
- Win rate change
- +1.6vs Patch 26.18
Win rate over the last patches (Mid)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Riven →
Riven Roles
Riven goes Top in 77% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.
Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.
Patch 26.19 Riven Changes
Quick overview of Riven's optimal setup in League of Legends. Riven's top build includes Crimson Lucidity, Death's Dance, Maw of Malmortius, using Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Haste for maximum effectiveness. Riven performs well against Locke, Ekko, Hwei but struggles against Leblanc, Yasuo, Zed.
Riven Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Riven stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- Damage mitigated: better than 82% of champions
- Damage to buildings: better than 75% of champions
Weaknesses
- Vision score: below 78% of champions
- Damage to champions: below 74% of champions
Riven ranks in the 15.7 percentile for early game strength, 52.9 percentile for late game scaling, 53.6 percentile for objective control, 70.6 percentile for support strength, 54.9 percentile for creep farming, and 2.0 percentile for damage output.
Riven demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 75.0% decrease from Iron to Chal tiers. This pattern suggests that Riven may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Riven achieves a 75.0% win rate, which gradually declines to 0.0% in Chal. This trend often indicates that Riven's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (75.0%), Bronze (44.4%), Silver (45.5%), Gold (47.6%), Platinum (48.6%)) suggests that while Riven can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Riven's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Riven is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Riven, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Riven at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
Theorycraft Your Next Riven Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Riven matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length

Riven Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Riven Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 85.71% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 15.79% in 20 minute games. Understanding Riven Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Riven Good? FAQ - Patch 26.19
Is Riven good in Patch 26.19?
Not this patch: Riven is F tier as Mid with a 48.1% win rate.
What lane is Riven played in?
Mostly Top (77% of ranked games), also Mid (16%), Jungle (5%).
How often is Riven banned?
Riven is banned in 1.4% of ranked games in Patch 26.19 and picked or banned in 4.4%.
What is Riven good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Riven stands out for Damage mitigated (82/100), Damage to buildings (75/100).
Which champions are similar to Riven?
Champions that play like Riven: Trundle, Volibear, Zaahen.







