Riven Top has trouble against Malphite (47.2% win rate) based on 828 games. This is a tough matchup for Riven players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Riven Top vs Malphite Top in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 73.8% in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Riven (4.2% pick rate, 13th most popular out of 63 Top champions) versus Malphite (7.8%, 2nd place). These two top lane titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Conqueror + Triumph combination (47.7% win rate) plus optimal itemization Black Cleaver, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 47.2% to 73.8% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Riven faces both matchup (47.17%) and farming disadvantages (5.81 vs 6.53/min). With a 0.72 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Riven outputs more damage (825 vs 679/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Malphite: leads in both matchup win rate (52.8%) and KDA (2.60 vs 1.90, 2nd vs 32nd place). Riven players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | Tier | S+ |
| 47.2% | Matchup Winrate | 52.8% |
| 50.92% | Role Winrate | 53.01% |
| #15 | Winrate Rank | #1 |
| 4.2% | Pickrate | 7.8% |
| 1.9 | Average KDA | 2.6 |
| 449 | Gold per Minute | 395 |
| 5.81 | CS/Min | 6.53 |
| 0.28 | Wards per Minute | 0.27 |
| 825 | Damage per Minute | 679 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
Except for rare builds, Riven deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Meanwhile, Malphite deals primarily magic damage (70.35%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Malphite, ranking 31st (versus 54th for Riven) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.6 versus 1.9) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Riven player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Malphite player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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+8 Ability Haste
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
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Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
