Riven

Slayer · Top

Riven counters, build & runes

Riven, the Exile, is a slayer mostly played in Top. In Top it has a 49.2% win rate in patch 16.20 and sits in tier B. It excels at mobility and 1v1 duels and is strongest in the mid game.

Patch 16.20 · SoloQ

BTier
49.2%Win rate
2.3%Pick rate
1.5%Ban rate
#45Rank · Top
41,187Games

Riven Top most played build

Runes67% of games · 50.1% WR

PrecisionConqueror
TriumphLegend: HasteLast Stand
Inspiration
Cash BackJack Of All Trades

Conqueror · Triumph · Legend: Haste · Last Stand
Cash Back · Jack Of All Trades

Summoner spells49.2% WR

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order55% of games · 54.6% WR

QEW

Levels 1 to 3: Q · E · W

Starting items88% of games · 49.5% WR

Doran's BladeDoran's BladeHealth PotionHealth Potion

Core build17% of games · 59.9% WR

Axiom ArcAxiom ArcEndless HungerEndless HungerDeath's DanceDeath's Dance

Boots57% of games · 49.7% WR

Ionian Boots of LucidityIonian Boots of Lucidity

Champion profile

  • Burst damage3
  • Sustained damage2
  • Durability2
  • Crowd control3
  • Mobility4
  • Engage2
  • Peel1
  • Poke0

0 to 5 attributes from HeroCoach's Fuente 1 profile, rated from the champion kit and Emerald+ stats.

Power curve

Early
Mid
Late

Game plan

Teamfighting

Excels at

  • 1v1 duels

Struggles against

  • hard crowd control

Frequently asked questions

Who counters Riven in Top?

In patch 16.20, the hardest lane opponents for Riven in Top are Garen (42.2%), Poppy (43.6%) and Zaahen (44.8%). In brackets, Riven's win rate in that matchup.

Who is Riven strong against?

In Top, Riven wins most often against K'Sante (56.8%), Trundle (56.3%) and Ambessa (54.5%).

What is the best Riven build in Top?

The core Riven build in Top is Axiom Arc, Endless Hunger and Death's Dance. Keystone: Conqueror, with Inspiration as the secondary tree. Skill order: Q > E > W.

Is Riven good in patch 16.20?

It is tier B in Top (rank 45), with a 49.2% win rate, 2.3% pick rate and 1.5% ban rate in SoloQ.

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Global SoloQ stats for patch 16.20. Updated October 17, 2026.