Naafiri vs Riven MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Naafiri vs Riven MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use poke to chip Riven before committing to all-ins and avoid predictable engages that can be blocked or punished.
Pressure Riven moderately to deny her cooldown advantage and prevent her from freely using mobility for trades.
This is a snowball matchup where you must snowball through verified all-ins and roam pressure rather than passive scaling.

Trading pattern

Use to apply bleed and poke, then wait for Riven to expend or cooldowns before committing with and .
Avoid engaging with if it can be blocked or interrupted by Riven's stun or knockup.
Commit to all-ins only when poke has lowered Riven's health or when is active and the target is isolated.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Riven has all basic cooldowns available, especially and , as she can chain a lethal combo.
Avoid committing into Riven's stun or knockup, as it can be easily punished.
Respect Riven's level 6 execute window, especially when you are low from poke or isolated.

Early game

Start by landing poke early to build a health advantage before Riven can fully engage.
Avoid using until Riven's stun and mobility cooldowns are down to prevent being punished.
Keep the wave in a state that allows you to threaten engages safely without being trapped or easily countered.

Power spikes

At level 6, activate to increase chase and all-in threat; use this window for picks, roams, or defensive resets.
After your first lethality item, pressure waves and trades more confidently while tracking Riven's cooldowns.
Respect Riven's level 6 spike and her ability to chain cooldowns for lethal combos; hold key defensive tools for her commit.

Win conditions

Win by landing consistent poke to chip Riven's health before committing to all-ins.
Use to enhance chase and burst on isolated or low-health targets after Riven's key cooldowns are down.
Deny Riven cooldown advantages by punishing her after she uses and , and snowball through roams and picks enabled by your pack.