Riven vs Renekton

Riven
vs
43.8%

over 646 games

Renekton

Hard matchup

Heavy AD damageDive threatHigh burstSustained DPS

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

Build vs Renekton

Build adapted to this matchup

Recommended items for Riven: Axiom Arc, Endless Hunger, Death's Dance, Plated Steelcaps, Eclipse, Black Cleaver, Sundered Sky, Maw of Malmortius.

Starting items

Doran's Blade
Health Potion

Core build

Axiom Arc
1
Endless Hunger
2
Death's Dance
3

Standard

Boots of Swiftness
4vs Slow
Eclipse
5

Summoner spells

FlashDot92%
ExhaustFlash4%

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Other options

Eclipse
Black Cleaver
Sundered Sky
Maw of Malmortius
Lord Dominik's Regards
Executioner's Calling
Mortal Reminder
Serylda's Grudge
Ravenous Hydra
Guardian Angel
Serpent's Fang
Profane Hydra
Spear of Shojin
B. F. Sword
Serrated Dirk
Bramble Vest
Chempunk Chainsword
Tiamat
Voltaic Cyclosword
Bastionbreaker
Quicksilver Sash
52.4% WR42 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

Renekton's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Reign of Anger (P)

Renekton's attacks generate Fury, increased when he is low on life. This Fury can empower his abilities with bonus effects.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
37s16s16s–
67s16s16s2m
97s14s16s2m
117s12s16s1m40
167s8s13s1m20
187s8s10s1m20

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 Renekton

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

  1. Trade when he's under 50 Fury

    Take a trade when his Fury is under 50: above that, Ruthless Predator (W) destroys your shields and stuns you twice as long.

  2. Trade after his dashes

    Take a trade once he has used both Slice and Dice (E) dashes: it's his only way to reach you or get out, on a 16 to 10 second cooldown.

  3. Back off when he casts Dominus

    Once he hits level 6, back off when he casts Dominus (R): he gains max health, builds Fury every second, and damages enemies around him.

  4. Drag the game out

    If you survive his first minutes, play for time: Renekton looks to get ahead in lane, before everyone has their items.

Patch 16.21.1