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Sett vs Riven

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Sett controls lane pressure early and must force Riven into melee trades to build grit and threaten (W).
This matchup is a control versus snowball fight where Sett must deny Riven cooldown windows and avoid giving her easy all-ins.
Play around wave states that allow (E) stun angles and grit stacking to punish Riven's mobility reliance.

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing autos and (E) to keep Riven in melee range, then spend grit on centered (W) for max damage and shield.
Punish Riven's cooldowns by engaging only when her (Q) and (E) are down to limit her mobility and shield.
Avoid wasting (W) when Riven can sidestep; bait her defensive cooldowns before committing to full brawls.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Riven has all basic cooldowns up, especially (W) stun and third (Q) knockup, as she can burst and control trades.
Avoid extended trades when (E) shield is available to absorb your damage and disengage.
After missing (E) or spending (W), Sett is vulnerable to Riven's combos; retreat or reset until cooldowns return.

Early game

Use early levels to force close-range trades with autos and (E) to build grit while avoiding Riven's full combo cooldowns.
Maintain a close wave to threaten (E) pulls and punish Riven standing near minions.
Avoid extended trades when Riven has (E) shield or (Q) dashes available to reduce her burst potential.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to reposition Riven into unfavorable fights or team engages, especially after she commits.
First bruiser item spike strengthens Sett's durability and (W) payoff; use wave pressure to force Riven into risky trades.
Respect Riven's level 6 (R) execute window and her item timing that enables repeated short trades and cooldown resets.

Win conditions

Win lane by forcing melee trades that build grit and landing grit-backed (W) for strong all-ins.
Use (R) to create advantageous brawls or isolate Riven after she commits or uses mobility.
Control wave positioning to deny Riven safe cooldown resets and force her into unfavorable fights before mid-game.