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Riven

The Exile

About Riven

Riven, The Exile, is a powerful assassin, fighter, and skirmisher champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in toplane of Summoner's Rift. First released on September 14, 2011 during Patch 1.0.0.125, Riven has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.

With 17 unique skins available, Riven offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Riven has a ton of skins to choose from, so players can really customize their experience with this champion.

As a champion who uses None as their resource, Riven brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Riven is primarily played as an assassin/fighter/skirmisher, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in toplane. Since their release in Patch 1.0.0.125, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Riven's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses None to cast their abilities, Riven requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against squishy targets like ADCs and mages, allowing for quick kills in fights.

Riven's story

Once a swordmaster in the warhosts of Noxus, Riven is an expatriate in a land she previously tried to conquer. She rose through the ranks on the strength of her conviction and brutal efficiency, and was rewarded with a legendary runic blade and a warband of her own. However, on the Ionian front, Riven's faith in her homeland was tested and ultimately broken. Having severed all ties to the empire, she now seeks to find her place in a shattered world, even as rumors abound that Noxus itself has been reforged...

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Streamers who play Riven

Want to improve your Riven gameplay? Learn from these high elo players who main or play a lot of Riven. All streamers listed are at least Diamond 4 or higher, providing high-quality gameplay to learn from, or just enjoy watching. Each card links to their channels.

Official Champion Spotlight

See Riven's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

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Learning Riven

Whether you're just picking up Riven or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this assassin, fighter, and skirmisher champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • High burst damage potential
  • Good balance of damage and durability
  • High solo kill potential
  • Strong dueling potential

Champion weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to crowd control
  • Can be kited by ranged champions
  • Relatively squishy in team fights
  • May struggle against true tanks

Riven currently costs 2400 BE or 880 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Riven should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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