Talk:Rumble/@comment-4140664-20120603214601/@comment-4843765-20120606181955

I just ban Riven if I plan to top with Rumble. The thing with Riven is that she can just fuck you up levels 1-5 (with only a Doran Blade, too!), making farming a nightmare (I typically have abysmal CS during these levels). If I have to fight Riven I always make it a point to inform my jungler that I will need constant jungle presence. The second commentator gave really good advice, though. You have to bait Riven's stun (and hopping combo), which can be difficult against a good Riven player, because that's her biggest leverage against you. Outside of her stun RIven falls pretty easy to Flamespitter. My only other advice is to get a jungler to help you secure an early kill because a headstart on her will help you dominate the lane.

Also, other counters to Rumble include Udyr and Jax. Udyr is a less common top pick but he truly wrecks Rumble. HIs damage output is ridiculous and his shield and stun make him unbreakable. The only times that I have won against an Udyr were really bad Udyr players, otherwise the man/bear/turtle/tiger is a brick in lane even with jungle ganks. As for Jax, he's manageable during the early levels but will eventually outpace you as the game progesses. I hate Jax just as much as I hate Riven.