Riven vs Kled TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Riven vs Kled

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Riven vs Kled is a snowball top-lane matchup where Riven must leverage cooldown advantages to punish Kled's all-in attempts.
Riven should pressure early to deny Kled safe scaling and avoid letting him set up extended fights near remount windows.

Trading pattern

Trade when (Q) tether is broken or on cooldown, using (E) shield to absorb return damage.
Chain (Q), (W), and (E) quickly to burst before Kled can retaliate with (W) autos.
Avoid committing if Kled still holds (W) or (Q) tether, as he can punish Riven's cooldown downtime.

Danger windows

Respect Kled's all-in when (Q) lands and (W) is ready for burst autos; avoid trades when his burst is up.
Be cautious near Kled's remount timing as he can bait overcommit and reverse fights.
Avoid fighting when (R) is charging with allies, as his engage and shield increase threat significantly.

Early game

Use early levels to trade short combos when (W) is down and before he commits with (Q).
Avoid extended trades after using (Q) and (E) until cooldowns reset to prevent retaliation.
Position to break (Q) tether and dodge his pull to reduce his burst threat.

Power spikes

Level 6: Activate (R) after chipping Kled to convert damage into lethal burst; bait his crowd control before committing.
First damage/haste item: Use improved cooldowns to pressure wave and force Kled into unfavorable trades.
Respect Kled's level 2-3 spike when (Q), (W), and (E) enable his early all-in; avoid extended fights if (W) is ready.

Win conditions

Snowball early by punishing (Q) tether and burst cooldowns with fast (Q)-(W)-(E) combos.
Use (R) to turn prior chip damage into lethal all-ins and pressure side lanes for picks.
Deny Kled safe remount fights by forcing cooldown trades and avoiding extended engagements near his remount windows.