By GamGem ResearchLast updated 18 Oct 2026

Riven Draft Guide
Wild Rift pick, ban and counter-pick read — the Exile.
Safe blind pick. Riven holds up before the enemy laner is known, so it can go first.
- Blind safety76/100
- Ban rank#12 of 142
- Pick rank#125 of 142
- Baron standing#6 of 54
Who breaks a blind Riven
Any one of them in the enemy draft drops Riven’s blind safety from 76 to 61; Riven’s blind floor is 43.7%.
If the enemy locks Riven
The assistant’s best answer in each lane Riven plays, with Riven entered as the enemy pick.
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baron | Ryze | Kayle | 86/100 |
| Mid | Vel'Koz | Ryze | 91/100 |
Drafting around Riven
Riven leans AD, so the next pick should add AP damage. Best pick for each lane Riven does not play:
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle | Nidalee | Morgana | 92/100 |
| Support | Vel'Koz | Bard | 91/100 |
| Dragon | Smolder | Kalista | 84/100 |
