K'Sante vs Riven TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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K'Sante vs Riven

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by managing (Q) stacks and using terrain to maximize (R) impact against Riven's mobility.
Maintain medium lane pressure to deny Riven cooldown advantages and avoid giving her free all-in windows.
Prioritize front-line durability and target isolation over extended trades, as this counters Riven's burst skirmish style.

Trading pattern

Trade around (Q3) availability and (W) damage reduction to absorb Riven's burst and interrupt her engage.
Punish Riven after she spends (Q) and (E) cooldowns by stepping forward for controlled short trades.
Reserve (R) for isolated fights where terrain displacement can secure a kill or peel effectively.

Danger windows

Respect Riven's full combo window when all her cooldowns, especially (Q), (W), and (E), are available.
Avoid extended trades immediately after using (R), as your durability temporarily decreases.
Be cautious when (W) is down, as you lose key displacement and damage reduction to counter Riven's burst.

Early game

Use (Q) stacks to control short trades and avoid engaging without (W) ready to absorb burst.
Avoid extended fights before level 6 when Riven's combo and mobility are strongest.
Position near terrain to threaten displacement and force Riven to respect your control tools.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to isolate Riven near terrain for favorable duels or peel priority targets.
After completing your first tank item, trade aggressively around (Q) stacks and preserve (W) for key damage reduction.
Respect Riven's level 6 (R) spike and her ability to chain combos when her cooldowns are up.

Win conditions

Use your tank form and crowd control to control space and deny Riven cooldown advantages.
Isolate Riven near terrain with (R) only when you can win the duel or force her out.
Focus on front-line control and peel in teamfights to maximize your displacement and protect carries against Riven's snowball potential.