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
Viktor
VS
Champion 2
Riven
vs

45.8%
Viktor win rate vs Riven
Riven has the edge
203
Games Analyzed
45.8%
Viktor WR
54.2%
Riven WR
-335
Avg Gold Diff @15
Viktor
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Riven
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Riven
Level 1
Viktor
Level 6
Riven
Level 6
Viktor
1 item
Riven
1 item
Viktor
E upgrade
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Viktor is strongest late game while Riven peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Viktor 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. Viktor wins extended trades. Don't let Riven get a clean rotation  force long fights where sustain wins.
Range Advantage
Viktor has range advantage. Riven should look for short trades when Viktor uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Viktor's Weakness
Viktor's main weakness: Assassins, early all-in, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Viktor Win Condition
Scale with hex upgrades, E waveclear, R zone control
Riven Win Condition
Animation cancel combos, snowball lane, splitpush or teamfight
Recommended Items
Viktor

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
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 Viktor's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Viktor's burst
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