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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
Zed Zed
VS
Champion 2
Riven Riven
Zed
vs
Riven
45.3%
Zed win rate vs Riven
Riven has the edge
236
Games Analyzed
45.3%
Zed WR
54.7%
Riven WR
-372
Avg Gold Diff @15
Zed
Zed
assassinsplitpushburst
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Sorcery
SummsFlash + Ignite
Riven
Riven
fighterassassinoutplay
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Riven
Riven Level 1
Zed
Zed Level 3
Zed
Zed Level 6
Riven
Riven Level 6
Zed
Zed 1 item
Riven
Riven 1 item
How to Play This Matchup
1
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.
2
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
3
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
5
Exploit Zed's Weakness
Zed's main weakness: Zhonya's, exhaust, tanks, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
6
Zed Win Condition
Assassinate squishies with R combo, splitpush side lanes
7
Riven Win Condition
Animation cancel combos, snowball lane, splitpush or teamfight
Recommended Items
Zed
Eclipse
Eclipse
Core
Build every game
Youmuu's Ghostblade
Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game
Serylda's Grudge
Serylda's Grudge
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Riven's AD damage
Death's Dance
Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Riven
Eclipse
Eclipse
Core
Build every game
Black Cleaver
Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game
Death's Dance
Death's Dance
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Zed's AD damage
Death's Dance
Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
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