Ryze vs Riven MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ryze vs Riven

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Ryze is a scaling mage who must manage wave control and mana to survive Riven's early aggression.
Avoid giving Riven free all-in windows by respecting her cooldowns and holding (W) to punish her engages.

Trading pattern

Use (E) to mark and spread damage through minions, then follow with (Q) for controlled poke.
Hold (W) root to punish Riven when she commits with (Q) or (W) stun, preventing her from escaping.
Avoid trading when low on mana or when Riven's mobility and stun are available to punish your step forward.

Danger windows

Respect Riven's full combo window when her (Q), (W), and (E) are available, especially with (R) active.
Avoid extended trades when your (W) root is down, as Riven can commit more freely.
Be cautious when stepping forward to apply (E) if Riven still has mobility and stun ready to punish.

Early game

Focus on safe farming and use (E) and (Q) to poke when Riven's mobility (Q) and stun (W) are on cooldown.
Avoid extended trades before your first mana/AP item to reduce risk against Riven's burst combos.
Track Riven's cooldowns closely to identify when she cannot fully commit to trades.

Power spikes

After your first mana/AP item, pressure waves and trades more confidently while tracking Riven's cooldowns.
At level 6, use (R) for map plays and defensive resets rather than forcing blind all-ins.
Respect Riven's level 6 (R) execute window and her ability to chain combos when her cooldowns are up.

Win conditions

Scale safely through controlled farming and use (E) and (Q) rotations to chip Riven when her cooldowns are down.
Convert wave control into map pressure by using (R) to assist side lanes or escape dangerous situations.
Punish Riven's cooldown windows by stepping forward with (W) root and follow-up damage to deny her snowball potential.