MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Riven vs Locke
What is Riven's win rate vs Locke?
In Mid, Riven wins 55% against Locke across 99 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Riven behind by 410 gold.
Does Riven counter Locke?
The numbers call it close: 55% for Riven over 99 games, inside the noise band. Neither side counters the other on this sample — the lane swings on the spots below, so pick the side you play better and take the receipts with you.
How to beat Locke as Riven
When Riven is 300 gold up at 10:00, this matchup runs 57% over 46 games; 300 down, it drops to 53% over 53.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 57% | 46 |
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 53% | 53 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 65% | 48 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 2:51; the level 6 spike lands around 5:39. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Riven build in Mid?
The most-finished Riven core is Umbral Glaive, Endless Hunger, Death's Dance: 62.9% across 679 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Doran's Blade + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Axiom Arc (1,904 games).
Skill plan: Riven players max Q first and take Q at level 1.