Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Darius
VS
Champion 2
Riven
vs
48.7%
Darius win rate vs Riven
Skill matchup — could go either way
894
Games Analyzed
48.7%
Darius WR
51.3%
Riven WR
-107
Avg Gold Diff @15
Darius
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Riven
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Darius
Level 1
Riven
Level 1
Darius
Level 3
Darius
Level 6
Riven
Level 6
Riven
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Darius is strongest early game while Riven peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Exploit Darius's Weakness
Darius's main weakness: Kiting, ranged poke, getting behind early. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Darius Win Condition
Stack passive in lane, dunk resets in teamfights
Riven Win Condition
Animation cancel combos, snowball lane, splitpush or teamfight
Ghost Threat
Darius runs Ghost  they can run you down in extended chases. Respect their movement speed and don't overstay in trades.
Recommended Items
Darius
Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game
Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Riven's AD damage
Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Riven
Eclipse
Core
Build every game
Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game
Death's Dance
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Darius's AD damage
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