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
Veigar
vs

49.2%
Qiyana win rate vs Veigar
Skill matchup — could go either way
266
Games Analyzed
49.2%
Qiyana WR
50.8%
Veigar WR
-60
Avg Gold Diff @15
Qiyana
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Veigar
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Qiyana
Level 3
Qiyana
Level 6
Veigar
Level 6
Qiyana
1 item
Veigar
1 item
Veigar
Infinite AP
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Qiyana is strongest mid game while Veigar peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Qiyana deals AD damage while Veigar 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
Veigar has range advantage. Qiyana should look for short trades when Veigar 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
Veigar Win Condition
Infinite AP scaling, E cage zone, R execute nuke
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Qiyana typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Veigar runs Teleport for map impact. Qiyana needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Veigar outscales through TP plays.
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 Veigar's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Veigar's burst
Veigar

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
Veigar's Worst Matchups
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