Ryze - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.5%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Ryzevs Riven

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

Ryze vs Riven is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ryze wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Riven based on 5 games. Ryze holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ryze vs Riven matchup.

Ryze Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ryze 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 - 80.0% win rateRiven(80.0%)
Ryze - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Ryze
80.0% WR
VS
Riven vs Ryze matchup - 20.0% win rate
Riven
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Ryze vs Riven Matchup?

Ryze wins the Ryze vs Riven matchup
Winner
Ryze
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
8.2
CS / min
6.1
1,048
DMG / min
561
12,208
Gold / game
9,375
247
Heal / min
108
802
DMG Mitigated / min
848
0.9
CC / min
0.9
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Ryze vs Riven Matchup Summary

The Ryze vs Riven matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Ryze wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Riven's 20.0%, giving Ryze a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Ryze dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Riven players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Ryze leads by 487 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ryze players can confidently pick into Riven and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Riven away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ryze vs Riven Laning Phase Breakdown

Ryze wins the laning phase against Riven in League of Legends

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

Farming
8.2Ryze
6.1Riven
Ryze significantly out-farms Riven by 2.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 32 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Ryze a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Riven players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,048Ryze
561Riven
Ryze heavily out-damages Riven by 487 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 Ryze's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,208Ryze
9,375Riven
Ryze generates a commanding 2,833 more gold per game than Riven. This substantial economic advantage means Ryze 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
0.9Ryze
0.9Riven
Both Ryze and Riven provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,049Ryze
957Riven
Ryze heals and mitigates 92 more damage per minute than Riven, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Ryze to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Riven.

Best Ryze Build Against Riven

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Riven, providing the mobility and stats Ryze needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ryze against Riven are Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace and Actualizer. This combination gives Ryze 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 Riven. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ryze vs Riven matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ryze
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ryze early game win rateRyze66.7%
Riven early game win rateRiven33.3%
Late Game
Ryze
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Ryze late game win rateRyze100.0%
Riven late game win rateRiven0.0%

Ryze dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Riven. This lopsided early game means Ryze can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ryze is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Riven. Extended games heavily favor Ryze, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Ryze holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Riven players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Ryze Runes Against Riven

Sorcery rune tree - Ryze primary runes vs RivenSorcery
Phase Rush - best Ryze rune vs RivenManaflow Band - best Ryze rune vs RivenTranscendence - best Ryze rune vs RivenScorch - best Ryze rune vs Riven
Inspiration rune tree - Ryze secondary runes vs RivenInspiration
Cash Back - best Ryze rune vs RivenTriple Tonic - best Ryze rune vs Riven
100.0% WR

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


Ryze matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Ryze'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 Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ryze 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
43.24%747.476711,08046.1%40.0%
42.37%597.473011,83134.6%48.5%
46.30%547.375111,56246.1%46.4%
47.83%467.484811,88950.0%46.1%
45.45%447.786712,75450.0%42.3%
48.72%397.290412,80847.1%50.0%
42.11%387.289011,46845.0%38.9%
47.37%387.487712,04036.8%57.9%
47.22%367.174512,29857.1%40.9%
44.12%346.981912,28833.3%50.0%
35.48%317.179111,68650.0%26.3%
45.16%317.389011,87847.4%41.7%
26.67%307.682213,10537.5%22.7%
36.67%308.081111,64123.5%53.9%
44.44%277.176511,56638.5%50.0%
33.33%247.373210,83625.0%41.7%
37.50%247.291011,71323.1%54.5%
47.83%237.592911,89723.1%80.0%
52.17%237.990912,70240.0%61.5%
45.45%227.385113,11237.5%50.0%
63.64%227.51,05712,55258.3%70.0%
38.10%218.086113,83040.0%36.4%
52.38%217.789612,23950.0%54.5%
57.14%217.299412,39766.7%50.0%
55.00%207.683712,09240.0%70.0%
47.37%197.51,00212,32037.5%54.5%
42.11%197.173810,84827.3%62.5%
47.37%197.086411,49450.0%44.4%
44.44%187.478511,05914.3%63.6%
50.00%187.81,00111,69537.5%60.0%
58.82%177.288111,95075.0%44.4%
43.75%167.41,01012,64916.7%60.0%
56.25%167.866411,02650.0%66.7%
56.25%167.174111,60844.4%71.4%
33.33%156.767312,48950.0%30.8%
53.33%156.985411,68742.9%62.5%
33.33%157.288813,5390.0%45.5%
26.67%157.087611,90125.0%28.6%
78.57%147.388313,09066.7%87.5%
35.71%148.194210,54625.0%50.0%
50.00%147.092411,51842.9%57.1%
42.86%147.073511,65060.0%33.3%
38.46%137.21,15713,19466.7%14.3%
27.27%115.279210,71637.5%0.0%
54.55%117.587612,30375.0%42.9%
27.27%118.077611,21933.3%0.0%
50.00%108.172811,53450.0%50.0%
60.00%106.893712,34533.3%71.4%
55.56%97.493114,38133.3%66.7%
22.22%96.876511,00220.0%25.0%
33.33%98.21,25613,31740.0%25.0%
37.50%86.973812,3000.0%50.0%
50.00%86.985214,35766.7%40.0%
37.50%87.890514,14466.7%20.0%
57.14%77.593512,86166.7%50.0%
66.67%67.61,08714,3820.0%80.0%
33.33%67.185310,47850.0%0.0%
16.67%66.07158,2280.0%50.0%
66.67%68.51,15015,495100.0%60.0%
16.67%67.171711,1250.0%25.0%
33.33%66.790912,31433.3%33.3%
66.67%68.483610,33980.0%0.0%
16.67%67.167712,470100.0%0.0%
33.33%67.81,42612,7640.0%100.0%
33.33%67.279910,7870.0%50.0%
33.33%67.286814,1050.0%50.0%
80.00%57.480812,07950.0%100.0%
60.00%56.387910,72850.0%66.7%
80.00%58.21,04812,20866.7%100.0%
60.00%57.71,04312,76550.0%100.0%
40.00%53.162910,37933.3%50.0%
80.00%57.766710,682100.0%0.0%
20.00%55.494212,2910.0%25.0%

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Ryze vs Riven - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ryze do against Riven in League of Legends?

Ryze wins the Ryze vs Riven 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 Ryze do against Riven in the early game?

In the early game, Ryze has the advantage against Riven with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Ryze players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ryze do against Riven in the late game?

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

Who wins the Ryze vs Riven matchup?

Ryze 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 Ryze is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Ryze build against Riven?

The best Ryze build against Riven includes Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace, Actualizer with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Ryze runes against Riven?

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

Does Ryze counter Riven?

Yes, Ryze has a favorable matchup against Riven with a 80.0% win rate. Ryze strongly counters Riven in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Ryze against Riven?

When playing Ryze against Riven, 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.