Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
VS
Champion 2
vs
50.7%
Riven win rate vs Akali
Skill matchup — could go either way
373
Games Analyzed
50.7%
Riven WR
49.3%
Akali WR
+53
Avg Gold Diff @15
Riven
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Riven
Level 1
Riven
Level 6
Akali
Level 6
Riven
1 item
Akali
1 item
Akali
2 items
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
Riven deals AD damage while Akali deals AP. 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 Akali's Weakness
Akali's main weakness: Hard CC, true sight, early poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Riven Win Condition
Animation cancel combos, snowball lane, splitpush or teamfight
Akali Win Condition
Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights
Recommended Items
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 Akali's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Akali's burst
Akali
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's Worst Matchups
Akali's Worst Matchups
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