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
Kayle
VS
Champion 2
Riven
vs
46.7%
Kayle win rate vs Riven
Riven has the edge
345
Games Analyzed
46.7%
Kayle WR
53.3%
Riven WR
-266
Avg Gold Diff @15
Kayle
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Riven
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Riven
Level 1
Kayle
Level 6
Riven
Level 6
Riven
1 item
Kayle
Level 11
Kayle
Level 16
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Kayle is strongest late game while Riven peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Kayle deals AP damage while Riven deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Sustained vs Burst
Riven wants to combo and disengage. Kayle wins extended trades. Don't let Riven get a clean rotation  force long fights where sustain wins.
Exploit Kayle's Weakness
Kayle's main weakness: Levels 1-5 extremely weak, gankable, melee early. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Kayle Win Condition
Survive to 16, become ranged hypercarry, R saves carries
Riven Win Condition
Animation cancel combos, snowball lane, splitpush or teamfight
Recommended Items
Kayle
Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game
Riftmaker
Core
Build every game
Rabadon'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 Kayle's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Kayle's burst
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Riven's Worst Matchups
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