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Riven vs Warwick

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use Riven's high mobility and cooldown sequencing to pressure Warwick and deny him extended trades.
Prioritize short burst trades around Warwick's crowd control cooldowns to avoid his sustain and fear.
This is a snowball matchup; Riven must leverage early cooldown advantages to prevent Warwick from outlasting her in fights.

Trading pattern

Engage with (E) shield, chain (Q) for knockup and (W) stun, then disengage before cooldowns expire.
Punish Warwick immediately after he uses (E) or misses (R) to capitalize on his reduced threat.
Avoid committing when (R) suppression or (E) fear is available; trade only when Warwick's hard CC is down.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Warwick has (E) fear and (R) suppression ready, as these can lock down Riven during trades.
Avoid extended fights if (Q) and (E) are on cooldown, as Warwick can retaliate with sustain and fear.
Watch for Warwick's all-in attempts post-level 6, especially if Riven is low health or without shield.

Early game

Start with quick, planned trades using (Q) and (E) to shield Warwick's retaliation and avoid extended fights.
Avoid fighting while (E) fear is available; wait for it to be used or expire before engaging.
Use early wave control to create space for Riven's mobility and cooldown resets before level 6.

Power spikes

At level 6, set up all-ins by baiting Warwick's crowd control before activating (R) for lethal burst.
After first haste/damage item, increase trade frequency to pressure Warwick's limited waveclear and sustain.
Respect Warwick's level 6 (R) suppression; avoid extended trades when it is off cooldown or Warwick is healthy.

Win conditions

Snowball early by punishing Warwick's cooldowns with quick combos and disengage before retaliation.
Use (R) to convert chip damage into kills, then apply side-lane pressure to leverage Riven's mobility.
Deny Warwick extended trades by respecting his crowd control and forcing short cooldown-based skirmishes.