Lissandra vs Riven MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Lissandra vs Riven MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

This matchup is a control mage versus a high mobility fighter where you must manage Riven's burst and cooldowns.
You want to deny Riven cooldown resets by controlling wave state and preventing easy all-in windows.
Your teamfight lockdown and engage tools outvalue Riven's snowball skirmishing if you play around your crowd control.

Trading pattern

Trade when Riven's shield and dashes are down to punish her reduced mobility.
Use root to lock Riven on engage, then follow up with for lockdown.
Avoid extended trades without available, as Riven outbursts you during cooldown downtime.

Danger windows

Respect when Riven has all basic cooldowns up, especially stun and third knockup.
Avoid engaging when Riven's is active and low-health targets are vulnerable to execute damage.
Do not chase aggressively after Riven uses shield and dashes without cooldown advantage.

Early game

Use to safely farm and poke without stepping into Riven's engage range.
Hold to punish Riven when she commits with or .
Avoid using forward without clear follow-up or jungle presence to prevent being burst down.

Power spikes

At level 6, use to set up picks or defensive resets; track Riven's and respect her burst.
After your first completed AP or utility item, pressure waves and trades more confidently while respecting Riven's cooldowns.
Respect Riven's level 6 power spike and first haste/damage item timing to avoid lethal all-ins.

Win conditions

Use layered crowd control with root and stun to lock down Riven for jungle or team follow-up.
Deny Riven cooldown resets by punishing her after she uses and , limiting her all-in windows.
Control wave state and create flank angles with plus to set up picks and force Riven into unfavorable fights.