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How to Play RivenMid Build, Emerald+Patch 26.17

The recommended Riven Mid build for LoL Patch 26.17, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Runic BladePBroken WingsQKi BurstWValorEBlade of the ExileR
Patch 26.17 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeB#18of 57 Mid champions
Win rate52.5%vs 51.6% role avg
Pick rate0.5%56th most picked Mid
Ban rate1.8%

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Riven Mid Build (Patch 26.17)

Highest win rate build path (0.5% pick rate, 51.9% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

51.9% WR
PrecisionPRIMARY
ConquerorKEYSTONE
Triumph
Legend: Haste
Last Stand
InspirationSECONDARY
Cash Back
Jack Of All Trades
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

Broken WingsQValorEKi BurstWMax Q first
Broken Wings14579
Ki Burst31415
Valor28101213
Blade of the Exile611

Item build

0.5% pick
StartingDoran's BladeHealth PotionDoran's Blade + Health Potion
Core buildAxiom ArcAxiom ArcEndless HungerEndless HungerDeath's DanceDeath's Dance
BootsGluttonous GreavesGluttonous Greaves
SituationalEndless HungerEndless HungerDeath's DanceDeath's DanceAxiom ArcAxiom ArcMaw of MalmortiusMaw of MalmortiusUmbral GlaiveUmbral GlaiveEclipseEclipse

Riven Mid meta analysis (Patch 26.17)

Riven holds a 52.5% win rate in the Mid role on Patch 26.17, 0.9 points above the Mid role average of 51.6%. That is the 18th highest win rate of 57 Mid champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 0.5% pick rate (56th most played in the role) and a 1.8% ban rate, Riven rarely gets banned, so the pick is almost always available in champion select.

Riven Mid held steady at B tier through Patch 26.17, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At B tier, Riven works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Riven Mid games. The hardest matchups this patch are Ahri (45.8% win rate for Riven) and Yone (49.1% win rate for Riven): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Yasuo (60.0%) and Katarina (56.6%) are the matchups to look for, where Riven wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Mid champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.17:

Frequently asked questions

Is Riven good in Patch 26.17?

Riven is B tier Mid in Patch 26.17 with a 52.5% win rate, 0.5% pick rate, and 1.8% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Riven Mid after Patch 26.17 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Mid role.

What is the best build for Riven Mid?

The best Riven Mid build in Patch 26.17 uses Axiom Arc, Endless Hunger, Death's Dance with the Conqueror keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Riven Mid is B tier with 52.5% win rate this patch.

Who counters Riven?

Champions that counter Riven in Patch 26.17 include Ahri (45.8% Riven win rate), Yone (49.1% Riven win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.