Syndra vs Riven MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Syndra vs Riven MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use and to zone and poke Riven before she can engage.
Manage wave pressure to prevent Riven from snowballing through short trades and mobility resets.
Deny Riven's cooldown advantage by punishing her engages with stun into burst.

Trading pattern

Trade by poking with and , then punish cooldowns with stun.
Only commit to trades after Riven spends her mobility and shield on and .
Avoid trading if your stun misses, as you become vulnerable without escape.

Danger windows

Respect Riven's full combo when all cooldowns are available, especially stun and active execute.
You are highly vulnerable immediately after missing stun due to lack of mobility.
Be cautious when Riven's shield is available, as it mitigates your burst and aids her engage or escape.

Early game

Poke with and early to chip Riven before level 6.
Hold to punish Riven's engage after she uses and .
Avoid extended trades before is ready to prevent being all-in'd.

Power spikes

At level 6, convert stuns into lethal burst with ; track Riven's ultimate to avoid execute.
After your first mage item, increase wave pressure and trade confidence while respecting Riven's cooldowns.
Use the upgraded to enhance poke and threaten stuns more consistently.

Win conditions

Maintain lane control with and to zone Riven from safe farming.
Punish Riven's cooldown windows by landing stun followed by burst to secure kills or force resets.
Deny Riven's snowball by avoiding extended trades and scaling into mid/late game with superior burst control.

Tactical tip

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