Nasus vs Riven · Top lane matchup
Core game plan
Against a Riven of equal skill, Nasus must play passively and farm under turret early, getting pressured before level 6. Only after stacking Q and getting items can he fight.
Strength by game time
Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights
3:7.
4:6.
4:6.
5:5.
6:4.
Play safe and farm under turret before level 3, avoid trading.Use Fleet Footwork for sustain, trade when Riven's abilities are on cooldown.After 6, try to fight if Q stacks are sufficient and items are even.Mid game, keep stacking Q and avoid unnecessary fights.In teamfights, act as frontline and sustained damage, protect the backline.
Detailed breakdown
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