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Ahri vs Riven MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ahri vs Riven

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Ahri's high mobility and (E) to control wave tempo and deny Riven safe trades early.
Prioritize short trades and roam windows to leverage Ahri's pick and roam identity against Riven's snowball potential.

Trading pattern

Engage short trades with (Q) and (W), using (E) only when Riven commits or wastes mobility.
Punish Riven's cooldowns on (Q) and (E) by stepping forward for quick (Q) return damage trades.
Avoid extended trades without (R) as Riven's burst and crowd control can punish Ahri's cooldowns.

Danger windows

Respect Riven's full combo when all cooldowns including (Q), (W), (E), and (R) are available.
Avoid trading when (R) is active on Riven and she can execute low-health targets.
Be cautious before level 6 and when (R) is down, as Ahri is vulnerable to Riven's burst and crowd control.

Early game

Poke with (Q) and (W) before level 6, avoiding extended trades when (E) is down.
Hold (E) to punish Riven's engage attempts after she uses (Q) and (E).
Maintain wave control to create safe roam opportunities once (R) is available.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to extend picks, roam, or safely disengage from Riven's all-in attempts.
After first mage item, increase wave pressure and trade confidence while tracking Riven's defensive cooldowns.
Respect Riven's level 6 (R) burst window and her first haste/damage item timing to avoid lethal combos.

Win conditions

Land (E) to pick off Riven after she wastes mobility or defensive cooldowns.
Control the wave to deny Riven safe scaling and create roam pressure post level 6.
Use (R) for pick setups and safe disengages to snowball leads and impact side lanes.

Tip: For Ahri vs Riven, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated Jun 4, 2026New matchup