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Riven Build Guides, Runes, Items, and Abilities - Patch 14.19

Riven The Exile

Find the best Riven build guides for League of Legends S14 Patch 14.19. The MOBAFire community works hard to keep their LoL builds and guides updated, and will help you craft the best Riven build for the S14 meta. Learn more about Riven's abilities, skins, or even ask your own questions to the community!

Season 5 Guides
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LoL Champion Riven Build Guide
LoL Champion Riven Build Guide

Riven Tank Jungle

Guide by YaboyDev updated October 27, 2015
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LoL Champion Riven Build Guide
LoL Champion Riven Build Guide

Riven Hurts | Full AD Assassin

Guide by koyomilikesbloods updated October 19, 2015
  • In-depth
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LoL Champion Riven Build Guide
LoL Champion Riven Build Guide

Riven The Exiled

Guide by The wind slasher updated August 17, 2015
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LoL Champion Riven Build Guide
LoL Champion Riven Build Guide

How to Riven | In Progress

Guide by Oblivion Exile updated August 6, 2015
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LoL Champion Riven Build Guide
LoL Champion Riven Build Guide

Riven Guide (Outdated)

Guide by Peeeew Peeeew updated July 27, 2015
  • In-depth
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LoL Champion Riven Build Guide
LoL Champion Riven Build Guide

In-depth riven guide [S5]

Guide by jelljel updated July 16, 2015
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LoL Champion Riven Build Guide
LoL Champion Riven Build Guide

Riven-for low elo

Guide by Remnantz updated July 12, 2015
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LoL Champion Riven Build Guide
LoL Champion Riven Build Guide

Riven Guide Patch ( 5.10) Full CDR

Guide by Viper RV updated June 7, 2015
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LoL Champion Riven Build Guide
LoL Champion Riven Build Guide

Riven - The Exile In Depth Riven Guide

Guide by Guidetoleague updated June 7, 2015
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LoL Champion Riven Build Guide
LoL Champion Riven Build Guide

"A Sword Mirrors Its Owner" - Riven Mid

Guide by Riven Mai Waifu updated May 27, 2015
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LoL Champion Riven Build Guide
LoL Champion Riven Build Guide

HERE COME DA BUNNIES! (patch 5.8)

Guide by Zerosmia updated April 30, 2015
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LoL Champion Riven Build Guide
LoL Champion Riven Build Guide

[S5] The Goddess of Toplane [S5]

Guide by Lanceskie updated April 26, 2015
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LoL Champion Riven Build Guide
LoL Champion Riven Build Guide

Riven Guide. Win everytime! Climb the divisions!

Guide by CyborgMussolini updated April 20, 2015
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LoL Champion Riven Build Guide
LoL Champion Riven Build Guide

Riven: BUNNYING INTENSIFIES

Guide by ChelseaDagger updated March 30, 2015
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LoL Champion Riven Build Guide
LoL Champion Riven Build Guide

[HIGH ELO] An in-depth Riven guide

Guide by Melentex updated March 31, 2015
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LoL Champion Riven Build Guide
LoL Champion Riven Build Guide

Riven - The Guide Of The Broken Sword

Guide by Azaaelo updated March 17, 2015
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7.3
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LoL Champion Riven Build Guide
LoL Champion Riven Build Guide

Diamond Riven Guide - Get to Diamond in less than 100 games.

Guide by Diezel updated March 16, 2015
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LoL Champion Riven Build Guide
LoL Champion Riven Build Guide

S5 Play Like BoxBox

Guide by III Mistakes III updated March 11, 2015
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LoL Champion Riven Build Guide
LoL Champion Riven Build Guide

Hop Hop to Victory!

Guide by C9Hai updated February 12, 2015
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LoL Champion Riven Build Guide

Albert Certified Kappa (ACK) Riven Combo Guide (IN DEPTH COM

Guide by Sadblu updated February 23, 2015
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Riven Build & Runes

If you're looking for the best rune build for Riven we've got you covered. Below you can find the best items and runes to build for Riven, as determined by calculations of thousands of Plat+ League of Legends games. If you are already familiar with how to play Riven this is a great resource to quickly get a good rune selection for Patch 14.19. However, if you are a new Riven player we highly recommend reading through some of the guides above to learn why this build is strong on Riven!

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Patch 14.19: 30,377 matches scanned * Each section of the build is rated independently of the others

Riven's Runes

Riven's Best Runes 51%

Win Rate 69% Pickrate

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Precision
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Sorcery
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Second Best

Riven's 2nd Best Runes 47%

Win Rate 28% Pickrate

Precision
LoL Path: Precision
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Resolve
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Third Best

Riven's 3rd Best Runes 49%

Win Rate 1% Pickrate

Precision
LoL Path: Precision
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Inspiration
LoL Path: Inspiration
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Riven's Summoner Spells

Riven's Best Summoner Spells 50%

Win Rate 80% Pickrate

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Second Best

Riven's 2nd Best Summoner Spells 46%

Win Rate 19% Pickrate

Flash Teleport

Third Best

Riven's 3rd Best Summoner Spells 42%

Win Rate 0% Pickrate

Exhaust Flash

Riven's Starters

Riven's Best Starter Items 48%

Win Rate 67% Pickrate

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Riven's Core Items

Riven's Best Core Items 60%

Win Rate 6% Pickrate

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Riven's Ability Order

Riven's Best Ability Order 48%

Win Rate 53% Pickrate

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Patch 14.19: 30,377 matches scanned * Each section of the build is rated independently of the others

Riven's Runes

Riven's Best Runes 53%

Win Rate 62% Pickrate

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Sorcery
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Second Best

Riven's 2nd Best Runes 47%

Win Rate 30% Pickrate

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Third Best

Riven's 3rd Best Runes 50%

Win Rate 2% Pickrate

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Domination
LoL Path: Domination
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Riven's Summoner Spells

Riven's Best Summoner Spells 50%

Win Rate 84% Pickrate

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Second Best

Riven's 2nd Best Summoner Spells 51%

Win Rate 14% Pickrate

Flash Teleport

Third Best

Riven's 3rd Best Summoner Spells 65%

Win Rate 1% Pickrate

Exhaust Flash

Riven's Starters

Riven's Best Starter Items 51%

Win Rate 55% Pickrate

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Riven's Core Items

Riven's Best Core Items 54%

Win Rate 6% Pickrate

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Riven's Ability Order

Riven's Best Ability Order 49%

Win Rate 55% Pickrate

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Riven Counters

Learn Riven's counters and discover matchups where they have an advantage! When you're starting a game of League of Legends you should always keep in mind if you'll be at an advantage or disadvantage against your opponent, so you can know whether to bully them or play safe. You can find detailed breakdowns of each matchup on CounterStats, and you can also check out some Riven guides to see how to build and play against other champions you may find yourself up against!


This counter data is for Riven TOP in Plat+ games. The percent shown is the enemy champion's counter rating against Riven. Counter rating is our own statistic that factors in counter kills, overall kills, early lead ratio, comeback ratio, and win percent to give the whole picture of that champion's effectiveness as a counter pick.

Riven Skins

Find Riven's skins and when they were last on sale. Never miss a sale for your favorite skin by using our Wish List feature! You can also find all Riven skins and chromas on Riven's skins page.

Riven's Abilities

Riven's Runic Blade
Runic Blade Riven's Passive Riven's Passive
Self
Riven's Passive
Riven's Passive
Riven's abilities charge her blade for 6 seconds, causing her to deal 30 / 36 / 42 / 48 / 54 / 60% of her total attack damage as bonus physical damage on her next basic attack (depending on level). The amount increases at level 6, and every 3 levels from there on. Riven can store up to 3 charges, and can only expend one at a time. Deals bonus damage to towers, but only deals 50% of the increased damage.

Runic Blade is affected by critical strike modifiers.
Q
Riven's Broken Wings
Broken Wings Riven's Q Ability
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Riven steps forward and lashes out in a series of powerful sword slashes. This ability can be activated up to 3 times in a short period.

1st Use/2nd Use: Deals 15 / 35 / 55 / 75 / 95 (+0.5 / 0.55 / 0.6 / 0.65 / 0.7 per total attack damage) physical damage to a small area in front of her.

3rd Use: Jumps into the air and slams downward, causing a larger impact nova that deals the same damage and knocks nearby enemies up.
W
Riven's Ki Burst
Ki Burst Riven's W Ability
250
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11 / 10 / 9 / 8 / 7
Riven stuns nearby enemies for 0.75 seconds and hits them for 65 / 95 / 125 / 155 / 185 (+1.0 per bonus attack damage) physical damage.
E
Riven's Valor
Valor Riven's E Ability
325
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10 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 6
Riven dashes forward and gains a shield that protects her from up to 85 / 115 / 145 / 175 / 205 (+1.2 per bonus attack damage) for 1.5 seconds.
R
Riven's Blade of the Exile
Blade of the Exile Riven's Ultimate (R) Ability
Self
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120 / 90 / 60 / 60 / 60
Riven's sword reforms, giving her a bonus 25% attack damage, extended range on her damaging abilities and basic attacks for 15 seconds. She is also granted the ability to use Wind Slash once for the duration.
R
Riven's Wind Slash
Wind Slash Riven's Ultimate (R) Ability
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120 / 90 / 60 / 60 / 60
Riven fires a wind slash that deals between 100 / 150 / 200 (+ 60% bonus AD) and 300 / 450 / 600 (+ 180% bonus AD) physical damage, based on their missing health.

Questions About Riven

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The best build.

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Why won't my guide save?

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