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
Fizz
VS
Champion 2
Riven
vs

53.1%
Fizz win rate vs Riven
Fizz has the edge
111
Games Analyzed
53.1%
Fizz WR
46.9%
Riven WR
+251
Avg Gold Diff @15
Fizz
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Riven
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Riven
Level 1
Fizz
Level 3
Fizz
Level 6
Riven
Level 6
Fizz
1 item
Riven
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Fizz deals AP damage while Riven deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Riven's Weakness
Riven's main weakness: Hard CC, bramble vest, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Fizz Win Condition
E dodge key abilities, R shark engage, one-shot squishies
Riven Win Condition
Animation cancel combos, snowball lane, splitpush or teamfight
Recommended Items
Fizz

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
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

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Riven

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Fizz's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Fizz's burst
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