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
Pantheon
VS
Champion 2
Riven
vs

53.3%
Pantheon win rate vs Riven
Pantheon has the edge
291
Games Analyzed
53.3%
Pantheon WR
46.7%
Riven WR
+260
Avg Gold Diff @15
Pantheon
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Riven
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Riven
Level 1
Pantheon
Level 3
Pantheon
Level 6
Riven
Level 6
Pantheon
1 item
Riven
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Pantheon 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.
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.
Pantheon Win Condition
W point-click stun, empowered Q poke, R global roam
Riven Win Condition
Animation cancel combos, snowball lane, splitpush or teamfight
Recommended Items
Pantheon

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
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 Pantheon's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
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