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Riven

the Exile

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Riven

the Exile

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All About Riven

Champion Overview

Riven, the Exile, is a powerful assassin/fighter/skirmisher champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in toplane of Summoner's Rift. First released on 2011-09-14 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.

Champion Stats

BE Cost: 2400 BE

RP Cost: 880 RP

Role: Assassin, Fighter, Skirmisher

Damage: Physical

Attack: Melee

Resource: None

Champion ID: 92

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Gameplay Style

Riven is primarily played as a assassin/fighter/skirmisher, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in the 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...

Riven Skins Collection (17)

Customize your Riven experience with these amazing skins. From the base look to legendary alternatives, each skin offers a unique visual style and sometimes new animations or voice lines. Click on any skin to learn more about its features, release date, and pricing.

Top Riven Players & Streamers

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 2 or higher, providing high-quality gameplay to learn from, or just enjoy watching. Click on their names to check out their content.

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Learning Riven

Whether you're just picking up Riven or looking to improve your skills with this assassin/fighter/skirmisher champion, understanding their strengths and weaknesses is crucial. This champion thrives in toplane with their unique kit.

Champion Strengths

  • High burst damage potential
  • High solo kill potential
  • Strong roaming capabilities
  • Good mobility for escapes

Champion Weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to crowd control
  • Relatively squishy in team fights
  • Can fall off in very late game
  • Requires good timing to be effective

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