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Riven
R3ED Hero Analysis
Published
Viking Heart

Riven

Standard Infantry hero combining a sustained rage damage-over-time skill with strong shield and counter-attack scaling.

Troop TypeInfantry
Talent TreesInfantry / General / Defense
Main RoleInfantry Shield/Counter Tank
Secondary RoleSustained Rage DPS
AcquisitionAll-Star Night
InvestmentMedium

Riven Overview

Riven is a Standard Infantry hero built around a ticking rage skill that deals repeated damage over several seconds, paired with a defensive kit centered on shields and counter-attacks. Her passives boost her troops' HP and Defense - especially inside allied territory - and reward her with self-shields whenever she lands counter-attacks.

Her awakening adds an entirely new mechanic rather than upgrading an existing skill: a chance to shield herself whenever she takes skill damage, making her considerably harder to burst down once fully awakened.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths
  • Sustained rage damage-over-time skill that also boosts troop Defense while stationed.
  • Strong self-sustain through counter-attack shields, further amplified by a shield-bonus passive.
  • Good HP and Defense scaling for Infantry Troops, especially inside allied territory.
  • Awakening adds a brand-new defensive mechanic (shield on taking skill damage) rather than just scaling up an existing skill.
Weaknesses
  • Rage skill damage is spread out over time rather than a single burst, which can be less impactful against fast-dying targets.
  • Several of her strongest effects (extra Defense, extra territory bonus) depend on being stationed or in allied territory.
  • Shield-related passives have cooldowns (once every 3s/6s), so their value depends on consistent counter-attack or incoming-damage triggers.
  • Not the highest raw damage option among Infantry heroes; her value is mostly defensive/sustain-oriented.

Skills

Rage Skill

Rain of Blows

Deals damage to the target every second for several seconds. While troops are stationed, this also increases troop Defense for a short duration.

Rage: 1000Damage Factor (per tick): 1200Duration: 4sDEF Increase: 10%DEF Increase Duration: 3s
R3ED Note: A sustained damage-over-time rage skill that also grants a temporary Defense boost while stationed.
Passive Skill

Prosthetic Arm

Increases Infantry Troop HP. While the troop is in allied territory, also increases Infantry Troop Defense.

Infantry HP: +9%Infantry DEF (in allied territory): +4.5%
R3ED Note: Rewards defending or operating within allied territory with extra survivability.
Passive Skill

Unyielding Soul

Increases Infantry Troop Attack. Counter-attacks have a chance to grant Riven a shield for a short duration, limited to once every few seconds.

Infantry ATK: +7.5%Shield Chance on Counter: 20%Shield Factor: 500Shield Duration: 3sTrigger Limit: once per 3s
R3ED Note: Turns counter-attacks into a source of extra survivability on top of the Attack boost.
Passive Skill

Mighty Bear

Adds a bonus to any shield received. While a shield is active, increases counter damage dealt.

Shield Bonus: +10%Counter DMG Increase (while shielded): +8%
R3ED Note: Synergizes directly with Unyielding Soul's counter-attack shields, boosting both their size and their offensive payoff.
Awakening Skill

Great Ambition

New mechanic. Whenever Riven takes skill damage, there is a 50% chance she grants herself a shield for 3 seconds. This effect can only trigger once every 6 seconds.

Trigger Chance: 50%Shield Factor: 2000Shield Duration: 3sTrigger Limit: once per 6s
R3ED Note: A standalone new defensive layer rather than an upgrade to an existing skill - makes Riven noticeably harder to burst down with skill damage once awakened.

Awakening

Great Ambition

Great Ambition adds a new mechanic rather than upgrading an existing skill. Whenever Riven takes skill damage, there is a 50% chance she grants herself a shield for 3 seconds. This effect can only trigger once every 6 seconds.

Recommended Pairings

🟦 OfficialVictor Blackwood

Victor Blackwood

Support · Official In-Game Pairing

Hero Story

Riven had a passion for sports from an early age and was rebellious, often getting into fights. When her parents enrolled her in boxing lessons, it ignited her fascination with combat and led her to explore various martial arts. Then disaster struck: at eighteen, she fell off a cliff in a devastating accident. Injured on the cold ground, it seemed misfortune had struck again when a brown bear appeared - but perhaps the bear thought she was already dead, since it did nothing and instead stayed by her side. Thanks to the bear's unusual behavior, the search team found her faster than expected. After her recovery, Riven committed to a rigorous rehabilitation, determined to regain her former physical strength, and even became friends with the bear. When the Zombie apocalypse broke out, she proved to be one of the most resilient people, overcoming every hardship with tenacity and strength, even encouraging and motivating others.