Talk:Riven/@comment-141.84.69.20-20130122115306/@comment-2124153-20130123192003

The problem is that there is no guarantee you'll be able to stun the carry effectively, or for that long, or without taking hits first. Some carries have countermeasures to deal with Riven.

Ezreal can blink out of range (plus Shift takes priority in the event of a tie), and CC won't stop Trueshot Barrage. Vayne can tumble with her ult going, push back, or pin Riven to a wall. Caitlyn has an extreme range advantage, can create space, and also can put cupcakes in your path. Etc. The carries without trickery or mobility like Kog and MF are in a worse position and need the intitiative in order to win, so they get feasted on usually.

And all carries have access to Summoners, like Flash and Exhaust, which complicates the matchup.