Riven is a fun tanky dps. She has great mobility, a fair amount of CC and deals great damage when built right. She can carry and is a bully in lane. She's also a BAMF with a broken sword. (:

Greater Mark of Desolation
Armor pen for more damage. Basic.

or
Both work, whichever you prefer. The armor or dodge is for the early game laning to minimize the damage you take from minions and harass.


A MUST for Riven. Cooldown reduction is essential for Riven to keep bringing out damage.

Pros:
-Fun to play
-Good Damage
-Tanky
-great mobility and escape tactics
-a bully in lane if played right
-excellent farmer
-excels early game through late
-no cost for abilities

Cons:
-not the easiest to play
-weak if not played right
-needs practice to master
-easily shut down by CC (Isn't that everyone?)

I used 9/0/21 on Riven. The CDR given from these masteries help a lot in reaching the CDR cap (40%). Also I upgrade the exhaust summoner spell, self explanatory.

Starting

Good HP boost, damage and lifesteal for some extra damage early on.

OR


Good HP boost, extra health regen and armor if you think you'll be harassed in lane.

OR

and

If you like Regrowth Pendant and a Health Potion better than Doran's Blade and Doran's Shield. The Regrowth Pendant will also later build into your later.

Core

For the tenacity and magic resist.

Helps for the poor base damage stats she has with CDR and armor pen.

A must on Riven for each 3 times she uses her it procs the passive.

Late Game

with
These two items help beef you up and give you a bit of crit chance and damage.

Situational

If their team is AP heavy.

If they're team is AD heavy.

and/or

If you're just getting completely shut down by CC and have no time to do damage.

First Priority

Why? It's your ultimate. Your most important spell.

Second Priority

Your spell that deals good damage and procs your passive plus Trinity Force.

Third Priority

AOE stun and does damage.

Fourth Priority

Dashing ability that gives you a shield. (Can not go through any type of wall)

Fighting Sequence

I start of with my first because it's my main damage dealer early game and is good for some harass. My second point goes into for the AOE stun. My third point goes into more for the dashing effect but the shield helps soak some damage. Lastly, I take my ultimate whenever possible of course. I max my Q and W first and my E last.

Fighting Sequence
into your enemy. Next turn on your but don't activate it's Wind Slash. Then , auto attack, rinse and repeat. Use your if they commit or you feel like they're about to slip away. Cast your 's when they're low for the maximum effect.

My Preference

and

Other Useful Summoner Spells

All these spells depends on YOUR PLAYSTYLE. In my opinion thought I think that Exhaust and Flash have been working the best.

I'll post more scores after I play her more and feel free to post your scores in the comments and I can add them.

This is my first guide and I think I did pretty well. XD Constructive criticism is always welcomed and appreciated. Feel free to suggest other things or say something if you think something is lacking in this guide. THANKS! Don't forget to rate and comment if you this helped you. (: