Riven

Riven, the Exile, is one of Noxus’s champions: a relentless close-quarters warrior and a lethal killer who strikes from the shadows whose legend is woven into the wider world of Runeterra.

Riven carries the mark of their homeland in everything they do, and their tale is one thread in the larger story of the world.

Ties to Noxus. A brutal, expansionist empire built on the idea that strength — of any kind — is what earns a place at the top. Riven is counted among the champions connected to Noxus — explore the wider region on its Noxus lore page.

Role in Runeterra. In the fiction, Riven is a relentless close-quarters warrior and a lethal killer who strikes from the shadows, usually seen in the top and mid role in play. Their in-game kit echoes this identity, but the lore frames them first as a figure of the world rather than a set of numbers.

Powers and presence. On the battlefields of Runeterra, Riven thrives in the thick of battle, trading blows up close and outlasting foes through sheer resolve, and lives and kills in the shadows, striking with speed and precision before an enemy even registers the threat. It is this identity — far more than any statistic — that defines how Riven is remembered across the world, and how allies and enemies alike come to fear or follow them.

Others of Noxus. Riven shares the story of Noxus with champions such as Alistar, Ambessa, Annie, Briar. Reading their tales side by side reveals how a single region shapes very different heroes and villains.

From lore to gameplay. Once you know who Riven is, see how they play: Riven champion page, builds, counters, skins. Each page pulls current data so story and strategy stay connected.