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Champion analysis written by TEAMGAP editors.
Riven's Q plus auto cancel combo maximizes DPS through animation cancelling, making her a mechanical mastery-demanding top lane carry. Her E shield plus dash provides mobility and survival, and full CDR build enables infinite combo chains. Without mechanics her damage is noticeably low, and she cannot tank damage in any meaningful way.
Once a swordmaster in the warhosts of Noxus, Riven is an expatriate in a land she previously tried to conquer. She rose through the ranks on the strength of her conviction and brutal efficiency, and was rewarded with a legendary runic blade and a warband of her own. However, on the Ionian front, Riven's faith in her homeland was tested and ultimately broken. Having severed all ties to the empire, she now seeks to find her place in a shattered world, even as rumors abound that Noxus itself has been reforged...
Riven's abilities charge her blade, and her basic attacks expend charges to deal an additional damage.
Riven lashes out in a series of strikes. This ability can be reactivated three times in a short time frame with the third hit knocking back nearby enemies.
Riven emits a Ki Burst, damaging and stunning nearby enemies.
Riven steps forward a short distance and blocks incoming damage.
Riven empowers her keepsake weapon with energy, and gains Attack Damage and Range. During this time, she also gains the ability to use Wind Slash, a powerful ranged attack, once.
