Guide to Riven's power spikes! All you need to know to play against her

I notice that many players seem to have trouble with Riven and complain about it on the boards. Most likely, these players do not understand Riven's powerspikes. If you play safely and hide under your turret during Riven's power spikes, you will be absolutely fine. Of course, you may lose some cs, but rest assured, Riven's power spike will soon be over.

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Level 1: Riven has a big power spike at level one; do not try dueling Riven at level one. She can easily output around 300 damage in 2 seconds with her Q and autos, which, paired with ignite, can finish you off if you're not careful.

Level 2: Riven hits a huge power spike at level two. She now either has a stun or a dash, both of which negate the necessity of using Q to gap close, allowing her to get the full burst off.

Level 3: Riven's level three power spike is one of the strongest in the game. She has a point in each skill, which, synergizing with her increased passive, allow her to win trades and run out safely.

Level 4: Riven's level four power spike is not to be underestimated. The base damage from broken wings is tripled by Riven's level four power spike. Avoid trading with a level four Riven at all costs.

Level 5: Play very carefully against Riven's level five power spike. Not only does Riven get a significant boost to her Q base damage, the threat of a sudden level six all in looms in the background.

Level 6: Riven gains a 300 damage execute at level six, as well as another level on her passive and increased attack range. It is absolutely crucial to play safely against a level six Riven, as she can easily 100-0 you.

Level 7: Riven's level seven power spike comes from yet another rank of broken wings. If you do not yet have armor, you are absolutely screwed. Play safely against Riven until her power spike is over

Level 9: Not only does Riven max out her Q, she also gains another rank of her passive. Her level nine power spike is very powerful, so don't be caught in the middle of the lane against a level nine Riven.

Level 11: Riven's level eleven power spike gives her another passive level AND 240 increased damage on her execute. Do not go anywhere near a level eleven Riven.

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Using my in depth knowledge of Riven's power spikes, I have concluded that the proper way to deal with a Riven is not cs until level eight. So you see, clearly Riven complainers (all of whom don't know Riven's power spikes) have it all wrong. I hope this guide was very informative on how to deal with Riven's power spikes; go stomp those Rivens for freelo.