Nasus vs Riven TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Nasus vs Riven TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Focus on stacking safely near your turret to avoid Riven's early all-ins.
Prioritize a passive lane state to reach your late-game scaling and side-lane dueling power.
Use and to punish Riven when she overcommits or extends.

Trading pattern

Only trade when is available to slow Riven and reduce her escape options.
Step forward to punish Riven after she uses and to lower her mobility and shield.
Avoid trades without or active to prevent getting burst down.

Danger windows

Avoid fighting when Riven has all cooldowns up, especially stun and third knockup.
Do not trade when your is down, as you lose key slows to control Riven's mobility.
Disengage during Riven's active execute window if you lack or sufficient stacks.

Early game

Keep the wave close to your tower to farm with and avoid Riven's burst trades.
Avoid extended fights before level 6 when Riven's mobility and stun combo is strongest.
Use to punish Riven's overextensions during her cooldown windows.

Power spikes

At level 6, activate to survive Riven's all-in burst and extend trades for stacking.
Once you have high stacks and a defensive item, pressure side lanes to force unfavorable duels.
Respect Riven's level 6 power spike and avoid extended trades without your ultimate.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by stacking safely and punishing Riven's overextensions with .
Reach level 6 and build defensive items to turn extended fights in your favor using and stacks.
Pressure side lanes post-spike to force Riven into unfavorable isolated duels where your slows and durability dominate.

Tactical tip

For Nasus vs Riven, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.