Udyr - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.4%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Udyrvs Riven

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

Udyr vs Riven is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Udyr wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Riven based on 8 games. Udyr holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Udyr build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Udyr vs Riven matchup.

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
Riven - 62.5% win rateRiven(62.5%)
Udyr - 62.5% win rate in this matchup
Udyr
62.5% WR
VS
Riven vs Udyr matchup - 37.5% win rate
Riven
37.5% WR

Who Wins the Udyr vs Riven Matchup?

Udyr wins the Udyr vs Riven matchup
Winner
Udyr
Matches: 8
62.5%
Win Rate
37.5%
6.9
CS / min
6.8
652
DMG / min
851
13,926
Gold / game
15,220
369
Heal / min
248
2,270
DMG Mitigated / min
1,606
1.4
CC / min
1.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
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 8 recent matches analyzed, Udyr wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Riven's 37.5%, giving Udyr a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Udyr 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 sustain, where Udyr leads by 785 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

Udyr wins the laning phase against Riven in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.9Udyr
6.8Riven
Udyr and Riven farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
652Udyr
851Riven
Riven heavily out-damages Udyr by 199 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Udyr 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
13,926Udyr
15,220Riven
Riven generates a commanding 1,294 more gold per game than Udyr. This substantial economic advantage means Riven consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Udyr should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.4Udyr
1.3Riven
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
2,639Udyr
1,854Riven
Udyr vastly out-sustains Riven, healing and mitigating 785 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 Cosmic Drive, Spirit Visage and Zeke's Convergence. 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 1 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
Udyr
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Udyr early game win rateUdyr50.0%
Riven early game win rateRiven50.0%
Late Game
Udyr
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Udyr late game win rateUdyr66.7%
Riven late game win rateRiven33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Udyr and Riven, with Udyr holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

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.

Udyr 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 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
Inspiration rune tree - Udyr secondary runes vs RivenInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Udyr rune vs RivenJack Of All Trades - best Udyr rune vs Riven
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Inspiration 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 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.16%771.871212,86140.0%47.6%
52.11%711.162412,30154.0%50.0%
58.06%621.365913,41259.3%57.1%
42.62%611.268411,77151.9%35.3%
46.30%541.673312,73844.8%48.0%
48.08%526.776411,64938.1%54.8%
39.22%511.469111,93044.0%34.6%
50.00%501.460511,85754.8%42.1%
54.35%461.166412,54456.5%52.2%
55.26%381.576114,06964.7%47.6%
54.05%371.860311,70352.2%57.1%
45.95%372.676913,03265.0%23.5%
33.33%362.692911,66317.6%47.4%
50.00%343.380712,55656.3%44.4%
50.00%322.872713,11730.8%63.2%
46.88%321.472512,24642.1%53.9%
38.71%315.679212,37035.7%41.2%
35.48%311.568612,80828.6%41.2%
53.33%301.768514,13466.7%44.4%
46.67%301.470913,05672.7%31.6%
55.56%271.777013,31764.3%46.1%
33.33%274.872211,64850.0%20.0%
46.15%262.667210,97735.7%58.3%
38.46%261.667612,28950.0%28.6%
46.15%261.463113,11562.5%38.9%
56.00%251.371413,82450.0%61.5%
56.00%254.868810,36057.1%54.5%
62.50%243.781812,24966.7%58.3%
41.67%241.265612,49054.5%30.8%
30.43%234.359410,22025.0%36.4%
47.62%211.272213,52771.4%35.7%
57.14%211.466111,74636.4%80.0%
33.33%211.35749,84735.7%28.6%
47.62%214.470010,47433.3%66.7%
38.10%214.274210,14941.2%25.0%
33.33%212.164111,62011.1%50.0%
40.00%201.271112,94230.0%50.0%
55.00%201.77099,90657.1%50.0%
50.00%201.167711,40772.7%22.2%
57.89%191.173111,29054.5%62.5%
66.67%181.375613,25077.8%55.6%
61.11%181.862812,09360.0%62.5%
35.29%171.983012,11330.0%42.9%
58.82%171.068012,00444.4%75.0%
52.94%175.890811,30330.0%85.7%
80.00%153.180813,32771.4%87.5%
40.00%156.489912,39840.0%40.0%
46.67%153.875912,14028.6%62.5%
53.33%156.471510,28644.4%66.7%
42.86%144.481812,60757.1%28.6%
42.86%141.477411,85928.6%57.1%
35.71%141.974211,58325.0%50.0%
42.86%146.677310,63428.6%57.1%
28.57%145.069910,49727.3%33.3%
38.46%135.981212,49066.7%14.3%
53.85%137.093511,59083.3%28.6%
66.67%126.269812,85050.0%70.0%
25.00%123.951410,64040.0%14.3%
33.33%126.51,02512,88128.6%40.0%
33.33%121.159011,46016.7%50.0%
81.82%117.069810,81275.0%100.0%
72.73%112.768511,90750.0%85.7%
50.00%101.357612,34666.7%42.9%
20.00%101.355510,41625.0%0.0%
55.56%97.176412,61850.0%57.1%
33.33%95.981011,02450.0%28.6%
11.11%95.187512,8230.0%16.7%
62.50%81.164412,16550.0%75.0%
62.50%86.197911,42650.0%75.0%
62.50%86.965213,92650.0%66.7%
62.50%86.373312,14250.0%66.7%
85.71%76.373912,438100.0%80.0%
28.57%77.81,09213,94533.3%25.0%
42.86%76.77668,08250.0%33.3%
57.14%75.984310,65775.0%33.3%
14.29%77.097312,80550.0%0.0%
57.14%71.567813,13050.0%60.0%
57.14%75.071413,372100.0%40.0%
50.00%66.075312,3080.0%60.0%
83.33%66.372910,25575.0%100.0%
50.00%62.073112,51450.0%50.0%
20.00%56.35406,9020.0%50.0%
20.00%51.674314,0290.0%25.0%

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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 62.5% win rate compared to Riven's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Udyr do against Riven in the early game?

In the early game, Udyr has the advantage against Riven with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Udyr 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 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Udyr is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Udyr build against Riven?

The best Udyr build against Riven includes Cosmic Drive, Spirit Visage, Zeke's Convergence 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 Inspiration 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 62.5% win rate. Udyr strongly counters Riven in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Udyr against Riven?

When playing Udyr 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.