Talk:Riven/@comment-4518978-20130310201139/@comment-4964269-20130313145748

Shen and Mal are banned often due to their game changing ultimates and champions such as Renekton and Garen, aren't a threat lategame, but keep in mind their damage is insane earlygame.

The problem with many players when playing Riven is that people forget Riven is an assassin. Yes, her tags say melee fighter, but imo her damage is on the same level as an assassin. The only thing that allows you to survive in fights is your shield and you aren't the initiator. Your tank or support is. They jump in, then you jump in. If I see myself being the main target of focus, I go GA or for troll purposes, Zhonyas. YES, ZHONYAS. Riven isn't like Garen where you can build whatever and still faceroll. Riven needs damage to be beneficial to her team. I build Riven glass cannon all the time and I win 80% of my games.