Cho'Gath vs Riven TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Cho'Gath vs Riven TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

You want to survive early bursts by using passive sustain and short trades with and .
Your goal is to farm safely near minions to set up knockups and avoid extended fights against Riven's mobility.
Focus on scaling through stacks to become a durable front line that forces Riven to kite in teamfights.

Trading pattern

Fish for on Riven's last-hit timings and follow with only when she commits.
Avoid trading when or are on cooldown to prevent being burst or kited.
Step forward for short trades immediately after Riven spends and cooldowns to punish her lowered mobility.

Danger windows

Riven is most dangerous when all her cooldowns , , and are ready for a full combo.
Avoid trades when stun and third cast of knockup are available.
Be cautious before level 6 and before your first tank item, as you are vulnerable to her burst and mobility.

Early game

Hold the wave near your tower to farm safely and bait Riven into predictable positions for .
Avoid trading before Riven spends and cooldowns to reduce her burst threat.
Use your passive sustain to outlast poke and punish Riven after she commits her mobility and stun.

Power spikes

At level 6, use to execute low-health targets and secure stacks, increasing your durability.
After stacking multiple times, become a tanky front line that forces Riven to kite.
Respect Riven's level 6 execute and avoid extended trades when her ultimate is active.

Win conditions

Survive early lane pressure by using passive sustain and short trades until level 6 and first tank item.
Control space with and to deny Riven safe trades and punish cooldown windows.
Scale through stacks to become a durable front line that executes objectives and forces Riven to kite in fights.