Riven vs Azir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Riven vs Azir

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Riven must use her high early agency to pressure Azir and deny his safe farming window.
Prioritize cooldown sequencing and wave control to prevent Azir from scaling comfortably in mid.
This is a snowball vs scale matchup; Riven should leverage early kills or pressure to snowball side-lane or skirmishes.

Trading pattern

Start trades with (E) shield, chain (Q) mobility and knockup, and follow with (W) stun before backing off.
Only trade when (E) and (R) are on cooldown or he mispositions soldiers.
Avoid committing all dashes early; keep mobility for disengage if Azir counters with (R).

Danger windows

Azir is most dangerous when soldiers are well positioned and (R) is up to isolate or disengage.
Avoid trading when Azir has (E) available to reposition or escape.
Be cautious after using all mobility and crowd control as Azir can punish extended cooldown downtime.

Early game

Use level 1-3 to aggressively trade when Azir has not placed soldiers or used (E).
Avoid extended fights before level 6 without cooldown advantage to prevent Azir's poke and disengage.
Punish Azir's misuse of (E) or poor soldier positioning by committing short combos with (Q), (W), and (E) shield.

Power spikes

At level 6, bait (R) before committing to all-in with (R) active for execute potential.
After first haste/damage item, increase trade frequency to punish Azir's cooldowns and soldier placement mistakes.
Respect Azir's level 6 (R) and item spike by avoiding trades when his defensive tools are available.

Win conditions

Snowball early by punishing Azir's cooldowns and poor soldier placement with quick combos.
Use level 6 all-in windows after baiting (R) to secure kills or force summoners.
Transition pressure to side lanes or skirmishes to leverage Riven's mobility and burst damage for map impact.