- Riven is one of 22 champions without a single Ability Power ratio on any skill:
aatrox, 
Akshan, 
Camille, 
Darius, 
Dr. World, 
trot, 
We are, 
Kalista, 
kayn, 
Kindred, 
Kled, 
Olaf, 
Pyke, 
Riven, 
Samira, 
Set, 
Talon, 
Urgot, 
Vayne, 
Xayah, 
But, 
Zed.
- Riven was released when the 2011 Season ended.
- Riven's dance resembles the Water Dance of Braavos from Game of Thrones.
Runic Sword used to be called 'Art of War' (can be seen in Riven's Champion Prerelease) while 
Ki Burst used to be called 'Ki Shout'. [1]- During development she was simply called "Marth" or "Exile".
- Riven is the past participle of the English verb to rive "to divide or tear violently" <PIE * h₁reyp. [2]
- Riven, the Outcast could be referring to Myst.
- Riven is voiced by Liliana Barba in LATAM, who is also voiced by
Annie and the 
Dama de la Niebla and by Celia De Diego in EUW, who also doubles to 
Irelia and 
Leona
Riven Original
- Riven was a redesign of a concept for the champion
Avasha.
- Riven's abilities were inspired by Marth (her production name) from Fire Emblem (
Broken Wings reference to Dancing Blade from Super Smash Bros. Melee)
- Riven appeared on PC Gamer shortly after she was announced (her title was changed to 'The Shattered Outcast' when her 'Champion's Look' was released, then reverted to the current one when her 'A New Champion' preview was released).
- His preview of 'A New Champion' was accidentally leaked and was quickly replaced with the Golden Joystick Awards 2011 nomination announcement.
Riven the Outcast
- The bandages he wears are there to hide the permanent scars he obtained from Zaunite chemical technology explosives during the Invasion of Ionia.
- Ki Burst of Riven, is one of the fighting forms of a combat technique known as Ki.
Shen also uses one of the techniques, the 
Ki barrier.
- Broken Wings and
Sword of Exile also have effects similar to the wind techniques of 
Yasuo and Yone.
- However, this may be mainly due to the magic of his sword.
Riven Original
- Riven's theme is that of an exile who still believes in the ideals of his homeland and wishes to fight for them while restoring the true Noxian way.
- Riven's initial story had her being 'better than a good Demacian' who was exiled for helping Noxian refugees escape persecution (her current one was inspired by Rurouni Kenshin's Seta Sōjirō and could refer to Aragorn from Lord of the rings and / or Meetra Surik from Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords).
Riven
- "A broken blade is more than enough for you!" he could be referencing Ichigo Kurosaki from Bleach ("One dull blade is more than enough for you!").
- Riven and
Xerath share the quote "Sacrifices must be made" (his voice echoes faintly when Sword of Exile is active).
Dawnbringer Riven
- Some of his interactions with his counterpart,
Yasuo Bringer of Dusk, have references to two poems written by the British poet George Gordon Byron (Lord Byron).
- His murder dates to Yasuo Duskbringer, "They don't know I knew you, who knew you too well" and "Cold your kiss", as well as her mockery towards him,
"How should I greet you?" - "With silence and tears." They are from Lord Byron's poem "When We Part Two".
- His tease with Yasuo Duskbringer, "The sword exceeds the scabbard." - "And the soul wears out the chest." It is from another poem by Lord Byron entitled "So We Will No Longer Go a Tramp".
Riven
- The scene depicted shows it using Sword of Exile.
- His illustration was
changed four times before his release (five counting the one that appears during the previews of his appearances in his 'Champion presentation') which caused him to not appear in an 'Art Presentation'.
Riven Redimida
- His sword can be seen during the Mac Version game trailer.
- The game blade features a turquoise light that outlines the area where it was shattered.
- It could be referencing her initial backstory where she was a Demacian exile.
- His clothing featured up to three different colors (red in the concept art, blue in the initial illustrations, teal in the game).
- It looks like War from Darksiders.
Crimson Elite Riven
- This skin shares the Crimson Elite theme with:
Crimson Elite Talon
- He is a member of the Noxian counterpart to the Demacian commandos.
- She was the second skin to celebrate the end of a season without requiring players to reach Gold + rank to unlock (the first is
Kayle Justiciera).
Riven Bunny Warrior
Chromas: Amethyst, Astral, Catseye, Emerald, Granite, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire
- She was released in celebration of Easter 2012.
- It refers to a Playboy Bunny.
- She was conceived as' Riven Conejo Girl 'by the player base and was later hinted at during April Fools' Day 2012 (she briefly appeared as "not available" in the customer profile before being fixed shortly after).
Swain Tyrant (before his release) Talon, 
Urgot before the redesign, 
Vladimir and 
Zac (before his release) can be seen in the background.
Championship Riven
- This skin shares the World Championship theme with:
Challenging Ahri
Challenger Nidalee
Championship Ashe
Championship Kalista
Championship Kha'Zix
Championship LeBlanc
Championship Ryze
Championship Shyvana
Championship Thresh
Championship Zed
Championship Riven 2016
Enlist Conqueror
Conqueror Jax
Conquering Karma
Nautilus Conquistador
Conqueror Varus
Jax Conqueror Prestigious Edition
Jarvan IV Worlds 2021
- As a limited event or promotional skin, it was delivered at conventions and gaming events and will never be available for purchase in the store after Worlds 2012. [3]
- She has the unique distinction of being the only Limited Edition Championship Skin, as the others are Legacy Skins.
- She was released in celebration of the Season 2 World Championship. [4]
- It was only obtainable through in-store purchase during that time, as well as for free through achieving a Perfect Pick in Worlds Pick'em 2015. [5]
- It started out as a normal skin that had to be redesigned for the season two finals.
- During the Season 6 World Championship, he received visual adjustments, namely a crown on his head, and additional particle effects were added to his sword for those who unlocked it in Season 2. [6]
- This was done to differentiate it from another version of this look, Championship Riven 2016 which was also released for Worlds 2016. Additional details are listed below in its own skin trivia.
- It refers to the Roman II, who appears on his chest and back while
Valor is active, and his sword breaks into two pieces.
- His sword was inspired by the blue fire crater of Ijen and resembles the Roman I during Sword of Exile.
- Other limited edition skins that were re-released in another form include:
Sivir PAX (via 
Sivir Neo PAX)
Urf the Manatee (via Urfwick)
Riven Espadragón
Chrome: Golden
- This skin shares the Kingdoms at War theme with:
Dragonblade Talon
Azir Kingdoms at War
Garen Kingdoms at War
Jarvan IV Kingdoms at War
Katarina Kingdoms at War
Nidalee Kingdoms at War
Tryndamere Kingdoms at War
I saw kingdoms at war
Xin Zhao Kingdoms at War
- On behalf of the
On the way to freedom, she was released in celebration of the 2014 Lunar Revel (Year of the Horse) along with:
Diana Lunar Goddess
- She represented the
path of truth.
- Tryndamere Kingdoms at War
- It represented the
path of power.
Riven de Arcadia
Chrome: KO
- This skin shares the Arcadia theme with:
Ahri de Arcadia
Caitlyn de Arcadia
Arcadia Corki
Arcadia Ezreal
Hecarim de Arcadia
Kai'Sa de Arcadia
Miss Fortune de Arcadia
Sona of Arcadia
Deputy Chief Blitzcrank
Brand Deputy Chief
Deputy Chief Malzahar
Deputy Chief Qiyana
Yasuo Deputy Chief
Ziggs Subjefe
Final Boss Veigar
Caitlyn of Arcadia Prestigious Edition
- Your right glove looks like the right glove of Final Boss Veigar.
- Refers to a fighting game (your illustration refers to a character select screen while 'KO!' Aka 'knock out!' Appears when you die in the game).
- Su arma se parece a la Ultra Sword de Kirby's Return to Dream Land.
- She scrolls through all versions of her sword (The one from Riven and Dawnbringer Riven are missing) while
retires.
Championship Riven 2016
Chrome: Golden
- This skin shares the World Championship theme with:
- Challenging Ahri
- Challenger Nidalee
- Championship Ashe
- Championship Kalista
- Championship Kha'Zix
- Championship LeBlanc
Championship Riven- Championship Ryze
- Championship Shyvana
- Championship Thresh
- Championship Zed
- Enlist Conqueror
- Conqueror Jax
- Conquering Karma
- Nautilus Conquistador
- Conqueror Varus
- Jax Conqueror Prestigious Edition
- Jarvan IV Worlds 2021
- She was released to celebrate the Season 6 World Championship. [7]
- It became a Legacy Skin like all other Championship skins after the event, while the The original Championship Riven remained a Limited Edition skin.
- With its release, she along with a special loading screen border for the Original Championship Riven were automatically awarded to all owners of the original appearance. [8]
- She is the 'original incarnation' model of the original look therefore lacks the crown and the extra particle effects on his sword.
- Other re-released versions of limited edition skins include:
- Sivir Neo PAX (de Sivir PAX)
- Urfwick (de Urf the Manatee)
Dawnbringer Riven
Chrome: Paragon
- This skin shares the Chaos and Order theme with:
Dawnbringer Karma
Dawnbringer Morgana
Dawnbringer Nidalee
Dawnbringer Soraka
Dawnbringer Vex
Yone Bringer of the Dawn
Divine King Darius
Garen Divine King
Aphelios Duskbringer
Duskbringer Kayn
Lee Sin Bringer of Dusk
Duskbringer Lillia
Duskbringer Soraka
Duskbringer Tryndamere
Vladimir Duskbringer- Yasuo Duskbringer
Duskbringer Kayn Prestigious Edition
Lee Sin Bringer of Dusk Prestigious Edition
- During the development period, the skin was called "Riven Angelic Sword".
- It looks like Patroklos of Soulcalibur V.
- The mythological inspirations are possibly the Indo-European Dawn Maiden Hausos and the Semitic angels.
- Dawnbringer Riven is the original Being of Order.
- Dawnbringer Soraka / Duskbringer Soraka was born from the aftermath of the battle between her and Yasuo Duskbringer and regards Riven as his mother.
- Dawnbringer Soraka summons a sword similar to hers when she uses
Star Invocation.
- She is also an ancestor of Garen Divine King.
- His empowered form appears after using Sword of Exile.
Riven Pulse of Fire
Chrome: Chrono
- This skin shares the Pulse of Fire theme with:
Fiddlesticks Pretoriano
Praetorian Graves
Lucian Pulse of Fire Prestigious Edition
Thresh Pulse of Fire Prestigious Edition
Caitlyn Pulse of Fire
Ekko Pulse of Fire
Ezreal Pulse of Fire
Fiora Pulse of Fire
Lucian Pulse of Fire
Pantheon Pulse of Fire
Shen Pulse of Fire
Thresh Pulse of Fire
Twisted Fate Pulse of Fire
- Is chasing Twisted Fate Pulse of Fire, as seen in the background of his illustration.
Riven Pulse of Fire and Twisted Fate Pulse of Fire can be seen in the background of the illustration Shen Pulse of Fire, teleporting towards him.
Brave Sword Riven
- This skin shares the Immortal Journey theme with:
Irelia Divine Blades
Talon Perpetual Thread
Yi Eternal Sword
Lee Sin Fist of God
Jax Divine Staff
Majestic Empress Morgana
Riven Brave Sword Prestigious Edition
Wukong Radiante
Janna Holy Sword
Fiora Crescent Sword
Magnificent Staff Nami
- The skin was released alongside:
- Majestic Empress Morgana
- Magnificent Staff Nami
- Riven Brave Sword Prestigious Edition
Riven Brave Sword Prestigious Edition
- This skin shares the Immortal Journey theme with:
- Irelia Divine Blades
- Talon Perpetual Thread
- Yi Eternal Sword
- Lee Sin Fist of God
- Jax Divine Staff
- Majestic Empress Morgana
- Wukong Radiante
- Janna Holy Sword
- Fiora Crescent Sword
- Magnificent Staff Nami
Brave Sword Riven
- The skin was released alongside:
- Majestic Empress Morgana
- Magnificent Staff Nami
- Brave Sword Riven
- The aspect represents a possible future when Riven Valiant Sword defeats Majestic Empress Morgana and becomes an Empress.
Spiritual Flower Riven
Chromas: Catseye, Emerald, Night Blossom, Obsidian, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite
- This skin shares the Spiritual Flower theme with:
Teemo Spiritual Flower Prestigious Edition
Ahri Spiritual Flower
Cassiopeia Spiritual Flower
Kindred Spiritual Flower
Lillia Spiritual Flower
Teemo Spiritual Flower
Thresh Spiritual Flower
Vayne Spiritual Flower
Yasuo Spiritual Flower
Yone Spiritual Flower
Riven Centinela
Chromas: Citrine, Emerald, Pearl, Resolute, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise
- This skin shares the Saga of the Ruined King theme with:
Pantheon Ascended Prestigious Edition
Ruined Draven
Ruined Karma
Miss Fortune Arruinada
Ruined Pantheon
Ruined Shyvana
Diana Sentinel
Sentinel Graves
Irelia Centinela
Olaf Sentinel
Pyke Centinela
Rengar Sentinel
Vayne Sentinel
Thresh Unleashed
- Riven was a Noxian soldier sent to Ionia during the invasion of the empire. A traumatic experience during the campaign involving chemicals from
Singed made her question her devotion and sever her ties to Noxus, rambling ever since.
- Yasuo suspects that Riven was the one who killed the cornflower Souma, whom Yasuo was supposed to protect ("Wait, that technique... eh", "¿Eh, three quick blows ... "," Another blade of
wind? "," Who taught you that?")
- Riven eventually confessed to inadvertently killing Elder Souma: Desperate to erase her past as a Noxian invader and assassin, Riven begged the Elder Master of the
master wind to shatter his runeblade, which is the memory of the past. Souma was successful, but a lost fragment struck his neck and killed him.
- The confession cleared Yasuo of the murder, but not of his personal guilt in leaving his post which led to Souma's accidental death and having to kill several brothers, including
7 his own brother.
- His sword was enchanted by
LeBlanc, who is apparently trying to get her back.
- Riven Arrel's war sisters Marit and Teneff were assigned to search for her and managed to get her back to
Noxus, where she was sentenced to life in prison.
- LeBlanc sent the group's leader, Tifalenji, to retrieve the sword. She was angry when she found out it was broken (and possibly LeBlanc is too).
- Draven finds her a worthy opponent.
- ↑ Riven: Champion Presentation | Gameplay - League of Legends
- ^ G. Kroonen, Proto-Germanic Etymological Dictionary, p. 412
- ↑ Guide to Legacy and Limited Skins
- ↑ Celebrate season two with Championship Riven
- ↑ Pick'em | League of Legends World Championship 2015
- ↑ An update on Championship Riven
- ↑ WORLDS HITS THE RIFT
- ↑ An update on Championship Riven
