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Riven vs Aatrox

Riven
vs
50.5%

over 555 games

Aatrox
Analyze a draft with Riven

Skill matchup

Heavy AD damageHigh sustainSplit pushSustained DPS

You are stronger late game. Farm safe and avoid early trades.

Build vs Aatrox

Build adapted to this matchup

Recommended items for Riven: Axiom Arc, Endless Hunger, Death's Dance, Ionian Boots of Lucidity, Eclipse, Executioner's Calling, Black Cleaver, Mortal Reminder.

Starting items

Doran's Blade
Health Potion

Core build

Axiom Arc
1
Endless Hunger
2
Death's Dance
3

Standard

Ionian Boots of Lucidity
4CDR
Eclipse
5

Summoner spells

FlashDot98%
FlashTeleport1%

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Other options

Eclipse
Executioner's Calling
Black Cleaver
Mortal Reminder
Maw of Malmortius
Sundered Sky
Lord Dominik's Regards
Serylda's Grudge
Guardian Angel
B. F. Sword
Ravenous Hydra
Chempunk Chainsword
Profane Hydra
Serpent's Fang
Voltaic Cyclosword
Tiamat
Hubris
Mercurial Scimitar
Serrated Dirk
Spear of Shojin
Bastionbreaker
Bramble Vest
Umbral Glaive
Quicksilver Sash
Edge of Night
Infinity Edge
74.6% WR59 games
PrecisionPrecision
ConquerorConqueror
TriumphTriumph
Legend: HasteLegend: Haste
Last StandLast Stand
InspirationInspiration
Jack Of All TradesJack Of All Trades
Cash BackCash Back
Ability HasteAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Aatrox's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Deathbringer Stance (P)

Periodically, Aatrox's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage and heals him, based on the target's max health.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
314s18s9s–
610s18s9s2m
96s16.5s9s2m
116s15s9s1m40
166s12s7s1m20
186s12s5s1m20

Playing as Riven

Tips to maximize your impact

  1. Weave an auto between spells

    Weave an auto between each spell: Runic Blade (passive) charges your blade with each ability, and your autos spend those charges to hit harder.

  2. Save your third hit for CC

    Save the third hit of Broken Wings (Q) for CC: that leap gives nearby enemies a 0.75-second knock-up.

  3. Valor against their burst

    Cast Valor (E) just as the enemy unleashes their burst: the dash gives you a shield for 1.5 seconds, then chain into your combo.

  4. Finish with Wind Slash

    Save the Blade of the Exile (R) recast to finish: Wind Slash deals more damage to enemies missing health.

Playing against Aatrox

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

  1. Avoid the edge of his blade

    Stick to him or step out of range when he casts The Darkin Blade (Q): only the edge, at the end of each swing, knocks you into the air and deals full damage.

  2. Get out of his chains fast

    Leave the Infernal Chains (W) zone before it closes, with a dash if you have one: otherwise you get pulled back to the impact point and take the damage again.

  3. Trade after his blade

    Take a trade right after the three swings of The Darkin Blade (Q): it's his only knock-up, with a 14 to 6 second cooldown depending on rank.

  4. Short trades

    Take short trades: Umbral Dash (E) heals him for part of all the damage he deals to champions, so a long trade favors him.

  5. Respect his level 6

    Once he hits level 6, back off when he casts World Ender (R): he gains AD and increased healing, and every takedown extends its duration.

Other Riven matchups

Patch 16.21.1