When Short trades in lane to chip damage and disengage

1. QFirst strike→
2. WStun→
3. AutocancelWeave

Tip Each Q and W cast grants a passive charge, and Riven's next basic attack consumes one for bonus damage. Approach with Q, stun with W, land one basic attack to spend a charge, and take the trade only when a remaining Q or E can get Riven back out.

When Standard all-in dashing in with a shield up

1. EDash in→
2. QFirst strike→
3. AutocancelWeave→
4. WStun→
5. QSecond strike→
6. AutocancelWeave→
7. QThird strike (knock-up)→
8. AutocancelWeave

Tip After E closes distance, use Q1 → basic attack → W → Q2 → basic attack → Q3 → basic attack so each Q-generated passive charge is consumed by an attack. For fast Q, wait until the basic attack lands, issue a brief movement command, then cast the next Q; moving before damage appears cancels the attack. W after the first basic attack holds the target for the remaining Qs and attacks.

When Finishing a low-health target with enlarged blade plus Wind Slash

1. REnlarge blade→
2. EDash in→
3. QFirst strike→
4. AutocancelWeave→
5. WStun→
6. AutoEmpowered basic attack→
7. RMissing-health finisher

Tip First R grants 12 seconds of attack damage and increased attack and ability range; use E → Q → basic attack → W → basic attack to lower the target. The second cast, Wind Slash, is not a true execute—it is a projectile that deals up to triple damage based on missing health, so aim it only after the target is low. A takedown restores the Wind Slash cast and extends R by 3 seconds.

When Surprising an off-guard enemy by relocating the Q3 knock-up

1. QFirst strike→
2. QSecond strike→
3. QCast third→
4. FlashFlash→
5. WLock stun

Tip Flash during Q3's cast to carry the knock-up to Riven's landing spot and catch an unaware target, then cast W immediately to extend the crowd control.