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Sion vs Riven

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

This matchup is a control vs snowball lane where Sion must manage wave control and avoid giving Riven easy all-in windows.
Sion should focus on stable farming and scaling into a durable front line while denying Riven cooldown advantages for her burst trades.

Trading pattern

Use (E) slow to set up charged (Q) from hidden angles and punish Riven when her mobility cooldowns are spent.
Avoid trading when (W) shield is down or (Q) is interrupted, as Riven can capitalize on these windows.
Do not chase Riven aggressively; rely on wave control and health scaling instead of extended duels.

Danger windows

Respect Riven's full combo cooldown availability, especially when (E) shield and (R) execute are ready.
Avoid trading when (W) shield is down or after missing (Q), as your threat and durability drop significantly.
Be cautious when (R) engage path is unclear or no team follow-up exists, as you can be punished during engage attempts.

Early game

Prioritize waveclear and stacking (W) shield early to survive Riven's high mobility and combo bursts.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when Riven has full cooldowns and mobility to punish missed (Q).
Use brush and fog angles to threaten charged (Q) and deter Riven from committing.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) with clear paths to force fights or return to lane with pressure; avoid using (R) without follow-up.
After first tank item and stacking (W), absorb space and threaten charged (Q) zones to force Riven to play cautiously.
Respect Riven's level 6 (R) execute power and her full combo cooldowns; avoid fighting when her burst is available.

Win conditions

Use wave control and fog to land charged (Q) and force Riven into unfavorable trades or zoning.
Stack health with (W) and build tank items to become a durable front line that can absorb Riven's burst and initiate fights.
Use (R) engage with clear paths and team follow-up to start or disrupt fights, denying Riven room to snowball or roam.