Vi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.0%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Vivs Riven

AFighterAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Riven is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Vi wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Riven based on 5 games. Vi holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Vi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vi vs Riven matchup.

Vi Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Vi vs Riven Matchup?

Vi wins the Vi vs Riven matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
2.0
CS / min
2.6
711
DMG / min
712
9,902
Gold / game
10,668
351
Heal / min
282
1,112
DMG Mitigated / min
1,079
1.1
CC / min
1.1
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Vi vs Riven Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Riven matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Riven's 20.0%, giving Vi a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Vi 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 CS, where Riven leads by 0.7 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi 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.

Vi vs Riven Laning Phase Breakdown

Riven wins the laning phase against Vi in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.0Vi
2.6Riven
Riven edges out Vi by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Riven.
Damage
711Vi
712Riven
Damage output is virtually even between Vi and Riven, with only 1 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
9,902Vi
10,668Riven
Riven earns 765 more gold per game than Vi, 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
1.1Vi
1.1Riven
Both Vi 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
1,463Vi
1,361Riven
Vi heals and mitigates 101 more damage per minute than Riven, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Vi to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Riven.

Best Vi Build Against Riven

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Riven, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Riven are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Sterak's Gage. This combination gives Vi 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 Vi vs Riven matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vi
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi66.7%
Riven early game win rateRiven33.3%
Late Game
Vi
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi100.0%
Riven late game win rateRiven0.0%

Vi 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 Vi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

Vi 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 Vi Runes Against Riven

Domination rune tree - Vi primary runes vs RivenDomination
Hail of Blades - best Vi rune vs RivenSudden Impact - best Vi rune vs RivenGrisly Mementos - best Vi rune vs RivenRelentless Hunter - best Vi rune vs Riven
Precision rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs RivenPrecision
Triumph - best Vi rune vs RivenLegend: Alacrity - best Vi rune vs Riven
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Vi to press their advantage against Riven, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Vi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Vi'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 Vi build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Vi matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.91%1720.964312,18451.2%54.5%
46.20%1581.069412,52453.9%40.9%
51.41%1421.069412,83451.9%51.1%
46.27%1341.064712,38237.3%53.3%
47.54%1221.067012,41653.1%43.8%
44.44%1171.066012,37548.1%41.5%
51.72%1161.067312,95547.7%54.2%
59.26%1080.958712,05857.6%61.2%
52.43%1030.966512,82652.3%52.5%
47.37%950.961812,44340.5%51.7%
53.66%821.065713,58353.6%53.7%
54.32%811.166913,22751.9%55.6%
46.67%751.067012,67255.2%41.3%
52.54%591.071912,20645.5%56.8%
51.72%581.273812,99148.0%54.5%
52.63%571.063312,52945.5%57.1%
49.06%531.066113,05961.1%42.9%
53.85%521.168312,95050.0%56.7%
49.02%510.962812,92633.3%57.6%
46.00%501.171612,35733.3%57.7%
50.00%501.073513,18035.0%60.0%
43.75%481.060411,99850.0%40.6%
53.19%471.369112,62145.8%60.9%
52.17%461.470512,90963.2%44.4%
45.45%440.870614,07350.0%43.8%
40.91%441.165212,01257.1%26.1%
45.45%440.966812,18525.0%57.1%
46.51%430.964311,62235.0%56.5%
43.90%410.971112,67027.8%56.5%
53.66%411.071712,92756.3%52.0%
54.05%371.471012,46556.3%52.4%
70.59%341.360612,29356.3%83.3%
57.58%331.860112,25072.7%50.0%
50.00%321.080813,09070.6%26.7%
41.94%311.164912,30446.1%38.9%
50.00%301.166011,60053.3%46.7%
46.67%300.961212,91133.3%55.6%
42.86%280.865011,09453.9%33.3%
52.00%251.461711,78876.9%25.0%
60.87%230.961612,87387.5%46.7%
45.45%221.054012,02541.7%50.0%
54.55%221.969013,16125.0%71.4%
33.33%212.270012,09122.2%41.7%
42.86%212.067913,38950.0%40.0%
42.86%211.485512,92954.5%30.0%
60.00%200.955311,73054.5%66.7%
70.00%201.858911,39088.9%54.5%
65.00%202.078312,71362.5%66.7%
44.44%181.253110,85037.5%50.0%
50.00%181.163012,96350.0%50.0%
44.44%181.071012,23145.5%42.9%
41.18%170.968611,27750.0%33.3%
41.18%171.664413,734100.0%16.7%
31.25%161.560111,4720.0%45.5%
53.33%152.175913,25744.4%66.7%
60.00%150.867014,061100.0%50.0%
42.86%141.963812,41333.3%50.0%
35.71%141.561111,51733.3%37.5%
61.54%131.982513,465100.0%50.0%
33.33%121.362311,16657.1%0.0%
45.45%111.85659,89337.5%66.7%
50.00%101.268913,45150.0%50.0%
33.33%91.459513,06425.0%40.0%
62.50%85.589312,39860.0%66.7%
75.00%81.066210,74066.7%100.0%
62.50%84.495913,45550.0%66.7%
25.00%81.571812,8450.0%33.3%
62.50%80.868711,32850.0%100.0%
50.00%81.474910,00975.0%25.0%
75.00%83.081113,667100.0%66.7%
57.14%71.461812,26050.0%60.0%
42.86%73.473513,41850.0%40.0%
83.33%62.182610,480100.0%66.7%
50.00%61.573712,1070.0%100.0%
50.00%63.572911,99566.7%33.3%
50.00%62.86839,34125.0%100.0%
50.00%62.16078,86966.7%33.3%
50.00%62.668910,6060.0%100.0%
66.67%61.759411,73350.0%100.0%
100.00%61.467512,224100.0%100.0%
60.00%53.678611,73266.7%50.0%
40.00%52.898515,6230.0%50.0%
100.00%55.087515,066100.0%100.0%
40.00%51.984910,0950.0%50.0%
80.00%55.299114,905100.0%75.0%
40.00%51.963311,227100.0%0.0%
60.00%53.05689,65266.7%50.0%
80.00%52.07119,90266.7%100.0%
20.00%53.673714,262100.0%0.0%

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Vi vs Riven - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Riven in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Vi 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 26.10.

How does Vi do against Riven in the early game?

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

How does Vi do against Riven in the late game?

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

Who wins the Vi vs Riven matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Riven with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Riven?

The best Vi build against Riven includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Sterak's Gage 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 Vi runes against Riven?

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

Does Vi counter Riven?

Yes, Vi has a favorable matchup against Riven with a 80.0% win rate. Vi strongly counters Riven in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Vi against Riven?

When playing Vi 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.