Riven vs Fizz MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Riven vs Fizz

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Riven wants to pressure Fizz early and deny his clean level 3 all-in combo by punishing cooldowns and wave control.
This is a snowball matchup where Riven must leverage cooldown sequencing and side-lane pressure to overwhelm Fizz's burst windows.

Trading pattern

Trade by chaining (Q), (W), and (E) to burst quickly and disengage before Fizz can retaliate.
Punish Fizz immediately after he wastes (E) or before he reaches level 3 to force him out of lane control.
Hold (E) shield to absorb Fizz's burst or his level 6 all-in, then counterattack with your full combo.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) is available as it allows him to dodge your engage and retaliate.
Respect Fizz's level 6 (R) ultimate window, which enables his kill threat and crowd control knockup.
Avoid committing when your mobility cooldowns are down, as Fizz can punish your reduced escape and engage options.

Early game

Abuse Fizz's weakness before level 3 by stepping up aggressively when he lacks his full combo and (E) dodge.
Use early short trades with (Q), (W), and (E) shield to chip Fizz and force him to play cautiously.
Avoid extended trades before level 3 when Fizz unlocks his burst; instead, look for cooldown windows after he uses (E).

Power spikes

Level 6 is a major spike; use (R) to convert prior damage into lethal burst and punish Fizz's all-in attempts.
First haste/damage item lets you threaten repeated trades and pressure Fizz's cooldown windows more aggressively.
Respect Fizz's level 3 combo unlock with (Q), (W), and (E) dodge; avoid giving him free engages at this point.

Win conditions

Snowball lane by punishing Fizz's cooldowns and wave control to deny his level 3 and 6 all-in windows.
Use your superior mobility and burst to win short trades and then apply side-lane pressure or roam to extend your lead.
Convert chip damage into kills by timing your (R) activation after baiting Fizz's key defensive cooldowns.