Skins
Counters
Base Stats
Gameplay Ratings
Attack
Defense
Magic
Per Level
Abilities
E
Audacity
Qiyana dashes to an enemy, damaging them.
Passive
Royal Privilege
Qiyana's first basic attack or ability against each enemy deals bonus damage.
Q
Elemental Wrath / Edge of Ixtal
Qiyana swings her weapon, dealing damage with a bonus effect based on her element.
R (Ultimate)
Supreme Display of Talent
Qiyana sends out a shockwave that detonates whatever elements she hits with it, stunning and damaging nearby enemies.
W
Terrashape
Qiyana dashes to a location and enchants her weapon with an element. Her attacks and abilities deal bonus damage while her weapon is enchanted.
Lore
In the jungle city of Ixaocan, Qiyana plots her own ruthless path to the high seat of the Yun Tal. Last in line to succeed her parents, she faces those who stand in her way with brash confidence and unprecedented mastery over elemental magic. With the land itself obeying her every command, Qiyana sees herself as the greatest elementalist in the history of Ixaocan—and by that right, deserving of not only a city, but an empire.
About Qiyana, Empress of the Elements
In the jungle city of Ixaocan, Qiyana plots her own ruthless path to the high seat of the Yun Tal. Last in line to succeed her parents, she faces those who stand in her way with brash confidence and unprecedented mastery over elemental magic. With the land itself obeying her every command, Qiyana sees herself as the greatest elementalist in the history of Ixaocan—and by that right, deserving of not only a city, but an empire.
How to Play Qiyana
Playing Qiyanaeffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a assassin, Qiyana benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Qiyana Counters and Matchups
Qiyana's toughest matchup this patch is Chogath. Conversely, Qiyana performs strongly into Braum.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Qiyana
Riot rates Qiyana's difficulty at 8/10. Qiyana rewards mastery and has a steep learning curve — expect to spend dozens of games before seeing the payoff.