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League of Legends · v16.13.1

Runes

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Default runes

OP.GG standard build; does not change with matchup pages.

Matchup runes

Standard build

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Matchup plan

Consider taking Bone Plating rune to block Riven's burst trades. Against Riven, consider Plated Steelcaps to reduce physical damage and increase trading safety. When ahead, build armor and health items for easier fights.

Rune variants

  • Consider taking Bone Plating rune to block Riven's burst trades.
七寸

Darius vs Riven · Top lane matchup

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Core game plan

Darius vs Riven: take Q at level 1 and kite. After level 3, trading is favorable. Many solo kill opportunities before 6. Riven has no mobility, easy to gank.
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Strength by game time

Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights

6:4.

6:4.

5:5.

6:4.

4:6.

Level 1: take Q, kite, outer edge poke. Riven struggles to trade.Levels 3-4: best solo kill window. Freeze wave near tower to pressure.Level 6: ult is strong, but Riven also has R. Beware of outplay.Mid game: split push advantage. Chase well when Riven has no flash.Teamfights: Riven can dive backline. Protect yourself.
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How a strong Riven player plays

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    Q into inner circle to trade

    Riven will Q directly into your Q inner circle, using Bone Plating to trade. Don't throw outer Q carelessly.

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    E start into combo

    Riven will use E to gap close, then AQAQAQ knockup into W. When she starts with E, wait for shield to expire before dealing damage.

  3. 3

    Q3 into AW then E away

    Riven will use Q3 into auto W then E away when wave position is bad, to avoid your chase.

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Detailed breakdown

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