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Riven the Exile

Once a swordmaster in the warhosts of Noxus, Riven is an expatriate in a land she previously tried to conquer. She rose through the ranks on the strength of her conviction and brutal efficiency, and was rewarded with a legendary runic blade and a warband of her own. However, on the Ionian front, Riven's faith in her homeland was tested and ultimately broken. Having severed all ties to the empire, she now seeks to find her place in a shattered world, even as rumors abound that Noxus itself has been reforged...

  • [object Object] P spell

    Runic Blade

    Riven's abilities charge her blade, and her basic attacks expend charges to deal an additional damage.

  • [object Object] Q spell

    Broken Wings

    Riven lashes out in a series of strikes. This ability can be reactivated three times in a short time frame with the third hit knocking back nearby enemies.

    Cost:
    • 0
    Cooldown:
    • 13
    Range:
    • 275
  • [object Object] W spell

    Ki Burst

    Riven emits a Ki Burst, damaging and stunning nearby enemies.

    Cost:
    • 0
    Cooldown:
    • 11/
    • 10/
    • 9/
    • 8/
    • 7
    Range:
    • 260
  • [object Object] E spell

    Valor

    Riven steps forward a short distance and blocks incoming damage.

    Cost:
    • 0
    Cooldown:
    • 10/
    • 9/
    • 8/
    • 7/
    • 6
    Range:
    • 250
  • [object Object] R spell

    Blade of the Exile

    Riven empowers her keepsake weapon with energy, and gains Attack Damage and Range. During this time, she also gains the ability to use Wind Slash, a powerful ranged attack, once.

    Cost:
    • 0
    Cooldown:
    • 120/
    • 90/
    • 60
    Range:
    • 200
Classes:
  • Fighter,
  • Assassin
48.99%Win Rate
[object Object] champion tier

Champion Base Stats

  • Champion Health Icon Ability Power:0
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Damage:64(3 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Speed:0(3.5 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Crit Chance:0%
  • Champion Health Icon Mana:0(0 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Mana Regen:0(0 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health:630(100 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health Regen:8(0.5 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Armor:33(4.4 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Magic Resist:32(2.05 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Movement Speed:340
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Range:125(125 per level)
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MetaBot Tips

  • Riven is able to soak a lot of damage, making them much more viable in the frontline taking damage to protect less tanky teammates.
  • Riven has less damage per game than most other damage dealer champions. Your value to the team may be better oriented towards crowd control or securing objectives.
  • Riven has a much higher late game win rate than their early game win rate. Take advantage of this by spending the early game farming and avoiding unneccessary fights.
  • Riven has a low base movespeed compared to many other champions. Play back towards your tower in lane, and consider early game boots when fighting skillshot-based laners.
  • Riven has more mana regen than most champions, making their playstyle optimal for aggressive trades in lane.
  • Riven excells at supporting other champions, and should prioritize helping carrying type champions again kills and snowball.

Best Rune Build

Primary Tree

PrecisionPrecision
Press the AttackPress the Attack
Lethal TempoLethal Tempo
Fleet FootworkFleet Footwork
ConquerorConqueror
Absorb LifeAbsorb Life
TriumphTriumph
Presence of MindPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity
Legend: HasteLegend: Haste
Legend: BloodlineLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCoup de Grace
Cut DownCut Down
Last StandLast Stand

Secondary Tree

InspirationInspiration
Glacial AugmentGlacial Augment
Unsealed SpellbookUnsealed Spellbook
First StrikeFirst Strike
Hextech FlashtraptionHextech Flashtraption
Magical FootwearMagical Footwear
Cash BackCash Back
Triple TonicTriple Tonic
Time Warp TonicTime Warp Tonic
Biscuit DeliveryBiscuit Delivery
Cosmic InsightCosmic Insight
Approach VelocityApproach Velocity
Jack Of All TradesJack Of All Trades

Gameplay Tips

Playing Riven

  • Riven's Broken Wings locks onto the champion your cursor is over at the time of cast. If you want to move past your opponent, make sure that your cursor is past your opponent as well.
  • Riven lacks a source of healing or strong defense and must compensate with burst combos. Lead into fights with Broken Wings and Ki Burst, while using Valor to escape and absorb counter-harass.

Playing Against Riven

  • Riven has a great deal of mobility but she cannot move very far with any one skill. Rooting or silencing her during her combo will greatly reduce her effectiveness.
  • All of Riven's damage is physical, prioritize high Armor if an opposing Riven gets out of control.
  • Riven excels at dueling multiple melee attackers at once, as she will be on an almost equal footing damage-wise. If pairing up against Riven, don't go in as double melee until she has expended her ful

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