League of Legends Swarm, the new Vampire Survivors-esque mode, features a ton of characters from the game’s main roster. Riven is one of them and she’s a tough one to obtain, so here’s how to unlock her.
How to unlock Riven in Swarm (League of Legends)
To get Riven in League of Legends Swarm, you’ll need to defeat Rek’Sai on Hard Mode. This is no small feat, as you’ll need to clear all four maps on standard difficulty to unlock Hard Mode. Once you’ve done that, Hard Mode will open up and you’ll be able to take on Rek’Sai and her minions.
Our recommended way to do this is to unlock Briar or a few other characters first and go for a damage-focused build. Statikk Sword, Radiant Field, and Cyclonic Slicers are some of the first items that can greatly help you complete the first four levels. These three weapons allow you to finish off large groups of enemies in quick succession thanks to their AOE and high base damage. It’s also a good idea to grab some sustain from the stat boosts like HP regen, especially for fighting Rek’Sai, which can take quite a while.
I personally have had a lot of success with Leona. She has a lot of shields and AOE damage that synergize well with weapons like Radiant Field and Blade-o-rang, especially when her base weapon is evolved.
