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
Jax
VS
Champion 2
Riven
vs
49.6%
Jax win rate vs Riven
Skill matchup — could go either way
506
Games Analyzed
49.6%
Jax WR
50.4%
Riven WR
-31
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jax
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Riven
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Riven
Level 1
Jax
Level 6
Riven
Level 6
Jax
Trinity Force
Riven
1 item
Jax
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Jax is strongest late game while Riven peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Jax deals Mixed damage while Riven deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Sustained vs Burst
Riven wants to combo and disengage. Jax wins extended trades. Don't let Riven get a clean rotation  force long fights where sustain wins.
Exploit Jax's Weakness
Jax's main weakness: Early game, ranged poke, team CC. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Jax Win Condition
Scale into unstoppable splitpusher, E blocks auto-attackers
Riven Win Condition
Animation cancel combos, snowball lane, splitpush or teamfight
Recommended Items
Jax
Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Spear of Shojin
Core
Build every game
Sterak's Gage
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
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Riven's Worst Matchups
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