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
Nasus
VS
Champion 2
Riven
vs
46.8%
Nasus win rate vs Riven
Riven has the edge
263
Games Analyzed
46.8%
Nasus WR
53.2%
Riven WR
-258
Avg Gold Diff @15
Nasus
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Riven
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Riven
Level 1
Nasus
Level 6
Riven
Level 6
Nasus
Trinity Force
Riven
1 item
Nasus
200 stacks
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Nasus is strongest late 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.
Sustained vs Burst
Riven wants to combo and disengage. Nasus wins extended trades. Don't let Riven get a clean rotation  force long fights where sustain wins.
Exploit Nasus's Weakness
Nasus's main weakness: Early game, kiting, getting zoned from stacks. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Nasus Win Condition
Stack Q, scale, become unkillable splitpusher
Riven Win Condition
Animation cancel combos, snowball lane, splitpush or teamfight
Recommended Items
Nasus
Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Frozen Heart
Core
Build every game
Spirit Visage
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 Nasus's AD damage
Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Nasus's sustain/autos
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Riven's Worst Matchups
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