League of Legends: Complete Guide to Riven Champion
Riven is a melee fighter champion in League of Legends who excels at close combat and mobility. Her abilities allow her to weave together attacks and skills in fluid combinations.
Key Abilities:
- Passive (Runic Blade): Abilities generate stacks that empower basic attacks to deal bonus physical damage
- Q (Broken Wings): Three-part dash attack that can knock up enemies on final hit
- W (Ki Burst): Area stun and damage around Riven
- E (Valor): Dash that grants a shield
- R (Blade of the Exile): Empowers abilities and allows for Wind Slash finisher
Core Strengths:
- High mobility with multiple dashes
- Strong dueling and all-in potential
- Good split pushing and wave clear
- Scales well with AD items
- High skill ceiling with animation canceling
Riven standing with sword in hand
Notable Stats:
- Base Health: 630
- Health Growth: 100
- Attack Damage: 64
- Movement Speed: 340
Best used in the top lane as a fighter who can pressure enemies with quick trades and all-in potential when needed. Requires practice to master her animation canceling techniques and ability combinations for maximum effectiveness.
Succeeds in 1v1 duels and split pushing scenarios, but can struggle against tanks and in teamfights without proper positioning. Strong when ahead but needs items to be effective.