Diana vs Riven MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Diana vs Riven

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Diana should use her medium early agency and lane pressure to force short trades and deny Riven a calm scaling lane.
This matchup is a snowball mid lane duel where Diana must leverage burst and cooldown windows to outplay Riven's high mobility and combo skirmishes.

Trading pattern

Engage trades by landing (Q) and using (E) on the marked target to reset dash and follow up with (W) shield for burst trades.
Punish Riven after she uses (Q) and (E) mobility cooldowns by stepping forward for short trades.
Avoid committing to all-ins without (Q) ready, as missing it leaves you open to Riven's stun and knockup combo.

Danger windows

Respect Riven's full combo window when all basic cooldowns including (Q), (W), and (E) are available for burst and crowd control.
Be cautious when (E) shield is ready, as it mitigates your burst and enables her engage or escape.
Avoid extended trades or all-ins when your (E) is on cooldown, as you lose significant pressure and mobility.

Early game

Prioritize reaching level 3 quickly to unlock the full (Q)+(W)+(E) burst combo for impactful trades.
Use (Q) to mark Riven and immediately (E) to reset cooldown and maximize burst damage while avoiding overcommitment.
Avoid trading if (E) is on cooldown to prevent losing pressure and becoming vulnerable to Riven's mobility and stun.

Power spikes

At level 3, use the unlocked (Q)+(W)+(E) combo aggressively when minion wave and spacing prevent Riven from punishing.
Respect Riven's level 6 (R) power spike by holding your ultimate for verified all-ins or defensive resets.
After completing your first AP skirmish item, increase wave pressure and trade confidence while tracking Riven's cooldowns closely.

Win conditions

Use your (Q)+(E)+(W) burst combo to punish Riven's cooldown windows and deny her lane scaling.
Track and exploit Riven's cooldown usage to secure kills or force her off the wave, snowballing your lead.
Leverage your level 6 (R) for picks or roams, increasing map pressure and forcing Riven to play cautiously.