Vladimir vs Riven TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vladimir vs Riven

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize surviving early lane by using (Q) for sustain and avoid giving Riven free all-in windows.
Accept low lane pressure early and focus on scaling into mid and late game teamfights where (R) and items amplify your impact.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts around your empowered (Q) and save (W) to negate (W) stun or third (Q) knockup.
Punish Riven immediately after she uses (Q) and (E) cooldowns to reduce her mobility and shield.
Avoid trading when (W) is down or empowered (Q) is not ready, as Riven can punish your approach aggressively.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Riven has all cooldowns up, especially (W) stun and third (Q) knockup, as she can chain burst trades.
Avoid trading when your (W) is on cooldown, as you lose your main defensive tool against Riven's engage.
Respect Riven's level 6 (R) window where she can execute low-health targets and convert chip damage into kills.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before your empowered (Q) is ready to minimize damage from Riven's burst combos.
Use (W) only to dodge critical crowd control or burst, as its cooldown and health cost leave you vulnerable.
Farm safely and do not contest wave aggressively to prevent Riven from exploiting her early mobility and stun.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to threaten all-ins or teamfights; track its availability to engage or reset safely.
After your first completed AP item, increase pressure on waves and trades while respecting Riven's cooldowns.
Respect Riven's level 6 (R) execute window and her item timing that improves cooldown recovery and combo frequency.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by using (Q) sustain and avoid forced (W) usage, then scale safely into mid and late game.
Exploit windows after Riven spends cooldowns by stepping forward for short trades and wave control.
Use (R) in grouped fights or flanks to maximize burst damage and secure kills, leveraging your item spikes and teamfight presence.