Udyr - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Udyrvs Riven

CFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Udyr vs Riven is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Udyr wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Riven based on 15 games. Riven wins the early laning phase while Udyr scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Udyr build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Udyr vs Riven matchup.

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Udyr Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Udyr 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
Udyr - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Udyr
60.0% WR
VS
Riven vs Udyr matchup - 40.0% win rate
Riven
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Udyr vs Riven Matchup?

Udyr wins the Udyr vs Riven matchup
Winner
Udyr
Matches: 15
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
5.3
CS / min
4.9
677
DMG / min
696
12,239
Gold / game
12,694
330
Heal / min
233
1,771
DMG Mitigated / min
1,427
1.1
CC / min
1.2
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Udyr vs Riven Matchup Summary

The Udyr vs Riven matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Udyr wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Riven's 40.0%, giving Udyr a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Riven controls the early laning stage, but Udyr outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Riven needs to press advantages before Udyr reaches their power spikes, while Udyr should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Udyr leads by 441 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Udyr 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.

Udyr vs Riven Laning Phase Breakdown

Riven wins the laning phase against Udyr in League of Legends

Riven is favored during the laning phase against Udyr, 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
5.3Udyr
4.9Riven
Udyr 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 Udyr.
Damage
677Udyr
696Riven
Damage output is virtually even between Udyr and Riven, with only 19 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,239Udyr
12,694Riven
Riven earns 455 more gold per game than Udyr, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Riven slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Udyr
1.2Riven
Both Udyr and Riven provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
2,101Udyr
1,660Riven
Udyr vastly out-sustains Riven, healing and mitigating 441 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Udyr 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 Udyr Build Against Riven

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Riven, providing the mobility and stats Udyr needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Udyr against Riven are Riftmaker, Fimbulwinter and Frozen Heart. This combination gives Udyr an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Riven. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Udyr vs Riven matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Riven
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Udyr early game win rateUdyr33.3%
Riven early game win rateRiven66.7%
Late Game
Udyr
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Udyr late game win rateUdyr66.7%
Riven late game win rateRiven33.3%

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

Udyr is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Riven. Extended games heavily favor Udyr, 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 Udyr reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Udyr 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 Udyr Runes Against Riven

Resolve rune tree - Udyr primary runes vs RivenResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Udyr rune vs RivenShield Bash - best Udyr rune vs RivenSecond Wind - best Udyr rune vs RivenRevitalize - best Udyr rune vs Riven
Sorcery rune tree - Udyr secondary runes vs RivenSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Udyr rune vs RivenCelerity - best Udyr rune vs Riven
100.0% WR

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


Udyr matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Udyr'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 Udyr build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Udyr matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.26%1361.362712,67050.0%48.7%
57.26%1241.467012,88956.1%58.2%
51.96%1021.161112,16855.1%49.1%
51.55%971.170312,88460.0%44.2%
50.55%911.161911,87047.8%53.3%
57.78%901.269612,86762.8%53.2%
52.27%881.366213,21950.0%53.9%
51.81%831.366912,93551.4%52.2%
48.78%821.362613,39054.5%44.9%
47.50%801.465211,27547.7%47.2%
53.75%801.267612,78247.1%58.7%
56.00%751.265413,25146.7%62.2%
44.83%581.364011,63943.3%46.4%
49.06%531.568212,26547.8%50.0%
42.31%522.762110,86138.5%46.1%
58.33%481.262912,12659.1%57.7%
51.06%471.264211,50056.5%45.8%
60.87%461.470612,96956.5%65.2%
55.56%451.266812,57565.0%48.0%
51.11%452.366712,21347.4%53.9%
46.51%431.357012,44559.1%33.3%
41.86%431.062411,40046.1%35.3%
64.10%391.461712,94056.3%69.6%
41.03%391.263511,31828.6%55.6%
41.67%361.656811,38631.6%52.9%
52.78%363.471812,48150.0%54.5%
54.29%352.162113,12338.5%63.6%
45.45%331.059612,66744.4%46.7%
36.36%331.359312,53050.0%26.3%
48.39%312.462010,66236.8%66.7%
33.33%301.264211,53513.3%53.3%
23.33%303.754810,73127.3%21.1%
56.67%301.164212,53760.0%53.3%
55.17%291.373212,70060.0%50.0%
51.72%293.569512,46442.9%60.0%
51.85%272.160911,84158.3%46.7%
40.74%271.158313,48225.0%47.4%
52.00%251.569314,12244.4%56.3%
37.50%241.161812,09133.3%41.7%
47.83%233.782612,27258.3%36.4%
56.52%236.671410,87053.9%60.0%
65.22%235.31,06913,68975.0%60.0%
54.55%221.470612,73575.0%30.0%
40.91%225.778511,81133.3%43.8%
42.86%213.899112,35650.0%36.4%
60.00%203.585510,93760.0%60.0%
36.84%191.374613,24922.2%50.0%
68.42%195.572811,68250.0%81.8%
42.11%192.163511,97225.0%54.5%
58.82%174.773310,83466.7%50.0%
52.94%170.853111,19155.6%50.0%
52.94%171.161111,33472.7%16.7%
43.75%166.683410,49155.6%28.6%
50.00%162.685112,78642.9%55.6%
56.25%161.153910,84850.0%66.7%
37.50%162.679911,75840.0%33.3%
60.00%155.367712,23933.3%66.7%
40.00%155.882211,80933.3%41.7%
42.86%146.177312,82466.7%36.4%
57.14%145.074812,18483.3%37.5%
57.14%141.456612,44742.9%71.4%
38.46%135.892011,62360.0%25.0%
25.00%124.06179,38222.2%33.3%
58.33%126.574710,91871.4%40.0%
41.67%126.679310,54328.6%60.0%
45.45%116.772112,41140.0%50.0%
36.36%112.677611,86666.7%0.0%
40.00%102.780715,32533.3%42.9%
30.00%105.876810,23140.0%20.0%
30.00%101.386814,72275.0%0.0%
60.00%101.95499,56242.9%100.0%
40.00%103.657710,53114.3%100.0%
55.56%96.789011,2710.0%83.3%
62.50%86.884210,77460.0%66.7%
62.50%87.096612,94233.3%80.0%
37.50%87.181610,34750.0%25.0%
71.43%75.661011,04750.0%100.0%
57.14%76.71,05810,25560.0%50.0%
42.86%73.381015,6290.0%50.0%
14.29%74.870610,0170.0%33.3%
28.57%72.065810,05825.0%33.3%
28.57%71.539610,26125.0%33.3%
33.33%65.665610,3260.0%40.0%
40.00%56.49769,16333.3%50.0%
60.00%53.63837,57650.0%100.0%
40.00%52.143610,77733.3%50.0%
60.00%51.670312,03666.7%50.0%
80.00%52.384715,0450.0%80.0%
20.00%57.41,21111,75933.3%0.0%

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Udyr vs Riven - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Udyr do against Riven in League of Legends?

Udyr wins the Udyr vs Riven matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Riven's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Udyr do against Riven in the early game?

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

How does Udyr do against Riven in the late game?

In the late game, Udyr takes over the Udyr vs Riven matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Udyr scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Udyr vs Riven matchup?

Udyr wins the matchup against Riven with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Udyr is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Udyr build against Riven?

The best Udyr build against Riven includes Riftmaker, Fimbulwinter, Frozen Heart with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Udyr runes against Riven?

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

Does Udyr counter Riven?

Yes, Udyr has a favorable matchup against Riven with a 60.0% win rate. Udyr strongly counters Riven in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Udyr against Riven?

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