Riven should leverage her high early agency and mobility to pressure Lux and deny her safe scaling opportunities in mid lane.
This matchup is a snowball vs scale scenario where Riven aims to create early kills or force Lux off the wave to prevent her from controlling the lane with poke.
Adapt defensively by respecting (Q) root and (R) burst windows to avoid getting locked down and bursted.
Trading pattern
Engage trades when (Q) root is on cooldown to avoid her main crowd control and burst combo.
Use (E) shield to absorb poke and (W) stun to interrupt Lux's follow-up, then combo with (Q) knockup for lethal trades.
Disengage before your mobility cooldowns expire to avoid counterattacks, especially avoiding trades after using all dashes.
Danger windows
Be cautious when (Q) root is available, as getting caught can lead to burst combos and crowd control.
Avoid extended trades after expending your (Q) and (E) mobility and shield, as you become vulnerable to Lux's poke and crowd control.
Watch for jungle pressure when committing to all-ins, as overextension after cooldown use can lead to ganks.
Early game
Use level 1-3 to test (Q) and punish if she wastes it, as her root is key to her defense.
Avoid extended trades without cooldown advantage; focus on short combos using (Q), (W), and (E) to trade and disengage quickly.
Prioritize hitting level 6 first and setting up all-ins after chipping Lux down to maximize (R) execute potential.
Power spikes
At level 6, use (R) to convert prior poke damage into kills by committing when (Q) and (W) are down.
After your first haste/damage item, increase trade frequency and pressure Lux's wave control by punishing her cooldowns.
Respect Lux's level 6 (R) window by holding your key defensive tools and avoid overcommitting during her ultimate availability.
Win conditions
Snowball early by punishing Lux's missed (Q) and cooldowns with fast (Q)-(W)-(E) combos and follow up with (R) for kills.
Deny Lux safe wave control by forcing her to play reactively and roam or reset, then pressure side lanes to extend your lead.
Use your superior mobility and cooldown sequencing to create side-lane pressure and skirmishes, snowballing into mid-game dominance.
Tip: For Riven vs Lux, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.
