LeBlanc vs Riven MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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LeBlanc vs Riven

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

LeBlanc must manage medium lane pressure by using burst trades and mobility to deny Riven cooldown advantages and scaling opportunities.
This is a snowball matchup where LeBlanc should leverage verified cooldown windows to punish Riven and avoid giving her space to all-in.

Trading pattern

Use (W) for burst damage and repositioning, then threaten (E) root if Riven cannot respond.
Punish Riven's cooldowns after she uses (Q) and (E) by stepping forward for short trades.
Avoid engaging with (W) if you might miss, as missing it leaves you vulnerable to Riven's combo.

Danger windows

Respect Riven's full combo when all her cooldowns, including (Q), (W), (E), and (R), are available for lethal trades.
Avoid extended trades when (W) stun or third (Q) knockup are ready, as these crowd controls can punish missed escapes.
Be cautious after using (W) to engage if you miss, as Riven can punish your cooldown downtime hard.

Early game

Use level 2 burst combos with (Q) plus (W) or (E) to trade when Riven's cooldowns are down.
Avoid pushing the wave too hard early to prevent being forced under tower where LeBlanc's low waveclear is a liability.
Track Riven's cooldowns closely and only engage when her mobility and crowd control are spent.

Power spikes

At level 2, use unlocked (Q)+(W)/(E) combos to pressure and force Riven to respect your burst.
At level 6, leverage (R) to (R) your best ability for all-ins, picks, or defensive resets; do not force it blindly.
After your first completed AP burst item, increase wave pressure and trade confidence while respecting Riven's cooldowns.

Win conditions

Snowball by punishing Riven's cooldowns with clean (W) burst trades and chaining (E) root when safe.
Deny Riven a calm lane by maintaining medium pressure and forcing her to expend cooldowns before committing.
Use (R) windows for picks, roams, or safe resets to extend lead and control the mid lane tempo.