Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Qiyana
VS
Champion 2
Taliyah
vs

45.8%
Qiyana win rate vs Taliyah
Taliyah has the edge
153
Games Analyzed
45.8%
Qiyana WR
54.2%
Taliyah WR
-340
Avg Gold Diff @15
Qiyana
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Taliyah
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Qiyana
Level 3
Taliyah
Level 3
Qiyana
Level 6
Taliyah
Level 6
Qiyana
1 item
Taliyah
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Qiyana deals AD damage while Taliyah deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Range Advantage
Taliyah has range advantage. Qiyana should look for short trades when Taliyah uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Qiyana's Weakness
Qiyana's main weakness: Tanks, falling behind, no elements in base. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Qiyana Win Condition
Element combos, R river/wall stun, roam assassin
Taliyah Win Condition
W+E combo burst, R wall cuts off escapes, roam
Recommended Items
Qiyana

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Taliyah's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Taliyah's burst
Taliyah

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Qiyana's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Qiyana's Worst Matchups
Taliyah's Worst Matchups
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