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Qiyana

Empress of the Elements

About Qiyana

Qiyana, Empress of the Elements, is a powerful assassin and fighter champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in midlane of Summoner's Rift. First released on June 28, 2019 during Patch 9.13, Qiyana has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.

With 10 unique skins available, Qiyana offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Qiyana has a good amount of skins, including some really nice reimaginings of the character.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Qiyana brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Qiyana is primarily played as an assassin/fighter, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in midlane. Since their release in Patch 9.13, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Qiyana's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Qiyana requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against squishy targets like ADCs and mages, allowing for quick kills in fights.

Qiyana's story

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.

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Qiyana's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

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Learning Qiyana

Whether you're just picking up Qiyana or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this assassin and fighter champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • High burst damage potential
  • Good balance of damage and durability
  • High solo kill potential
  • Strong dueling potential

Champion weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to crowd control
  • Can be kited by ranged champions
  • Relatively squishy in team fights
  • May struggle against true tanks

Qiyana currently costs 2400 BE or 880 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Qiyana should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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