How to beat Riven as Shen in top?

This page provides a detailed guide on how to beat Riven as Shen in the top lane, including builds, runes, and in-depth analysis.

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Shen vs Riven top guide

Our guide for Shen vs Riven in the top lane covers everything you need to know to win the matchup.

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Matchup of the Day

Shen vs. Riven (top Lane)

A detailed breakdown of the lane, from early game to late.

Winrate: 51.3%Patch 15.19189 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

51.3%

Gold Diff @ 15

-615g

Gold Diff @ End

-1694g

Average KDA

4/5/10

Shen Win Condition

Win the matchup. Win with a jungle gank, as she is easy to kill and overextends all the time.

Riven Win Condition

Successfully using her third Q on you. Winning early if she is pushing.

General Strategy

You should actually win this matchup. You do not want to take her third Q; try to bait it out. Jungle ganks are extremely good because she overextends all the time and is super easy to kill. If you are pushing, you win; if she is pushing, she slightly wins early.

Trading Patterns

Be careful of her third Q; try to bait it out.

Wave Management

I recommend being two hits up on minions at all times for the first three waves. Push in the third wave. After the third wave, base or sit in the bush and wait for the wave to push back out. Sitting in the bush is good for a jungle gank, as you can taunt her when she pushes the wave right out.