Vi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Vivs Riven

CFighterAssassin
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Riven is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Riven wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Vi based on 14 games. Vi wins the early laning phase while Riven scales better into the 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.

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Riven - 42.9% win rateRiven(42.9%)
Vi - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Vi
42.9% WR
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Riven vs Vi matchup - 57.1% win rate
Riven
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Riven Matchup?

Riven wins the Vi vs Riven matchup
Winner
Riven
Matches: 14
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
3.0
CS / min
3.1
677
DMG / min
632
15,479
Gold / game
15,819
269
Heal / min
305
1,260
DMG Mitigated / min
1,314
1.0
CC / min
0.8
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
38.5%
Late Game WR
61.5%

Vi vs Riven Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Riven matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Riven wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Vi's 42.9%, giving Riven a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vi controls the early laning stage, but Riven outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vi needs to press advantages before Riven reaches their power spikes, while Riven should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vi leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Riven has a strong advantage in this matchup. Vi players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Riven overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. 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, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
3.0Vi
3.1Riven
Vi 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
677Vi
632Riven
Vi deals 45 more champion damage per minute than Riven. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Riven choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Vi's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
15,479Vi
15,819Riven
Riven earns 340 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
1.0Vi
0.8Riven
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
1,530Vi
1,618Riven
Riven heals and mitigates 88 more damage per minute than Vi, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Riven to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Vi.

Best Vi Build Against Riven

Boots of Swiftness 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 Opportunity, The Collector and Youmuu's Ghostblade. This combination gives Vi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. 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
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi100.0%
Riven early game win rateRiven0.0%
Late Game
Riven
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi38.5%
Riven late game win rateRiven61.5%

Vi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 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.

Riven is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 61.5% win rate — 23.1 points above Vi. Extended games heavily favor Riven, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Vi must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Riven reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Riven 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 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
Resolve rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs RivenResolve
Conditioning - best Vi rune vs RivenShield Bash - best Vi rune vs Riven
100.0% WR

The Domination and Resolve rune setup gives Vi the best tools to compete against Riven in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Vi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.78%2511.062012,52949.1%57.5%
46.20%1581.062312,05938.8%53.9%
52.60%1541.064812,09961.3%43.2%
42.75%1310.961612,37841.5%43.9%
49.60%1250.962312,35158.3%41.5%
52.42%1241.062812,08045.3%60.0%
46.22%1191.162511,83046.7%45.8%
50.00%1180.959812,50143.1%55.2%
53.40%1031.059712,51547.9%58.2%
53.26%921.158913,09147.2%57.1%
43.53%851.262313,02434.3%50.0%
47.56%820.961312,81840.6%52.0%
40.79%761.471111,22344.4%37.5%
55.41%740.966612,09163.6%48.8%
54.05%741.063312,00642.5%67.7%
50.00%741.064813,15447.1%52.5%
39.19%741.252711,19939.0%39.4%
47.89%711.065513,00453.6%44.2%
55.71%701.269112,07750.0%60.5%
59.09%660.961311,88458.1%60.0%
47.37%571.370712,97353.9%41.9%
51.79%561.465912,47653.9%50.0%
47.27%550.967813,42147.6%47.1%
54.72%531.157411,78462.5%42.9%
57.45%471.066912,73660.0%56.3%
35.56%451.056412,86743.8%31.0%
37.21%430.856911,82239.1%35.0%
60.47%431.659912,17166.7%54.5%
48.78%411.061611,42448.0%50.0%
51.22%411.668612,98968.4%36.4%
47.50%401.164912,92043.8%50.0%
47.50%400.966413,08842.9%50.0%
51.35%371.055811,12750.0%52.9%
35.29%340.958813,16840.0%31.6%
57.58%331.054111,65273.3%44.4%
60.61%330.974112,85962.5%58.8%
53.13%320.960712,51150.0%55.0%
54.84%310.858110,49554.2%57.1%
48.15%272.157011,38247.1%50.0%
52.00%251.167813,00754.5%50.0%
40.00%250.964811,84121.4%63.6%
29.17%241.260511,00217.6%57.1%
90.91%220.865012,70590.9%90.9%
50.00%220.863013,10414.3%66.7%
33.33%211.057111,87336.4%30.0%
23.81%211.157111,30511.1%33.3%
55.00%201.167311,59877.8%36.4%
47.37%191.556611,65166.7%30.0%
50.00%181.157813,39725.0%70.0%
55.56%180.761910,70960.0%50.0%
66.67%181.962713,80466.7%66.7%
43.75%161.176312,99242.9%44.4%
37.50%160.967014,03166.7%20.0%
50.00%162.769314,38180.0%36.4%
53.33%151.951511,52957.1%50.0%
42.86%143.067715,479100.0%38.5%
41.67%122.360711,44525.0%75.0%
58.33%121.267013,99666.7%55.6%
54.55%111.869114,11160.0%50.0%
72.73%110.968512,74757.1%100.0%
27.27%111.960010,59525.0%33.3%
30.00%103.963110,46833.3%25.0%
50.00%103.072810,33250.0%50.0%
22.22%94.559011,08825.0%20.0%
66.67%91.678013,56433.3%83.3%
22.22%91.355513,6400.0%33.3%
44.44%94.41,02614,90150.0%42.9%
62.50%83.27138,99950.0%75.0%
57.14%76.065510,37733.3%75.0%
57.14%74.270410,73050.0%66.7%
57.14%70.857514,20350.0%60.0%
28.57%72.169411,0480.0%40.0%
50.00%65.982012,21866.7%33.3%
66.67%65.872511,20066.7%0.0%
83.33%61.871111,88566.7%100.0%
50.00%66.777712,53866.7%33.3%
60.00%51.451410,770100.0%0.0%
80.00%55.586411,421100.0%50.0%
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Vi vs Riven - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Riven in League of Legends?

Riven wins the Vi vs Riven matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Vi's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Vi do against Riven in the early game?

In the early game, Vi has the advantage against Riven with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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, Riven takes over the Vi vs Riven matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to 38.5%. Riven scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vi vs Riven matchup?

Riven wins the matchup against Vi with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Riven is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Riven?

The best Vi build against Riven includes Opportunity, The Collector, Youmuu's Ghostblade with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Resolve 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?

No, Vi struggles against Riven with only a 42.9% win rate. Riven has the advantage in this matchup. Vi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Riven's lead.

How do I play Vi against Riven?

When playing Vi against Riven, play cautiously and avoid Riven's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Riven has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.