Qiyana - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.2%
Pick Rate
1.2%

Qiyanavs Elise

FAssassin
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Qiyana vs Elise is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Elise wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Qiyana based on 7 games. Qiyana wins the early laning phase while Elise scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Qiyana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Qiyana vs Elise matchup.

Qiyana Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Qiyana performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Elise - 28.6% win rateElise(28.6%)
Qiyana - 28.6% win rate in this matchup
Qiyana
28.6% WR
VS
Elise vs Qiyana matchup - 71.4% win rate
Elise
71.4% WR

Who Wins the Qiyana vs Elise Matchup?

Elise wins the Qiyana vs Elise matchup
Winner
Elise
Matches: 7
28.6%
Win Rate
71.4%
1.1
CS / min
0.9
728
DMG / min
626
13,512
Gold / game
12,811
280
Heal / min
368
498
DMG Mitigated / min
452
0.8
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
20.0%
Late Game WR
80.0%

Qiyana vs Elise Matchup Summary

The Qiyana vs Elise matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Elise wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Qiyana's 28.6%, giving Elise a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Qiyana controls the early laning stage, but Elise outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Qiyana needs to press advantages before Elise reaches their power spikes, while Elise should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Qiyana leads by 0.2 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Elise has a strong advantage in this matchup. Qiyana players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Elise overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Qiyana vs Elise Laning Phase Breakdown

Qiyana wins the laning phase against Elise in League of Legends

Qiyana is favored during the laning phase against Elise, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Qiyana holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Qiyana
0.9Elise
Qiyana and Elise farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
728Qiyana
626Elise
Qiyana heavily out-damages Elise by 103 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Elise should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Qiyana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,512Qiyana
12,811Elise
Qiyana earns 701 more gold per game than Elise, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Qiyana slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Qiyana
0.9Elise
Both Qiyana and Elise provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
778Qiyana
820Elise
Qiyana and Elise have comparable sustain profiles, with only 43 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Qiyana Build Against Elise

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Elise, providing the mobility and stats Qiyana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Qiyana against Elise are Profane Hydra, Serpent's Fang and Serylda's Grudge. This combination gives Qiyana an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Qiyana vs Elise matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Qiyana
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Qiyana early game win rateQiyana50.0%
Elise early game win rateElise50.0%
Late Game
Elise
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Qiyana late game win rateQiyana20.0%
Elise late game win rateElise80.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Qiyana and Elise, with Qiyana holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Elise is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Qiyana. Extended games heavily favor Elise, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Qiyana has the edge early, but Elise gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Qiyana Runes Against Elise

Inspiration rune tree - Qiyana primary runes vs EliseInspiration
First Strike - best Qiyana rune vs EliseCash Back - best Qiyana rune vs EliseTriple Tonic - best Qiyana rune vs EliseCosmic Insight - best Qiyana rune vs Elise
Precision rune tree - Qiyana secondary runes vs ElisePrecision
Triumph - best Qiyana rune vs EliseCoup de Grace - best Qiyana rune vs Elise
100.0% WR

The Inspiration and Precision rune setup gives Qiyana the best tools to compete against Elise in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Qiyana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Qiyana's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Qiyana build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Qiyana matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.33%456.379911,74756.0%50.0%
37.21%436.276612,07344.4%32.0%
48.78%416.187711,85662.5%40.0%
45.00%406.185212,62052.9%39.1%
62.16%376.690013,54761.5%62.5%
48.57%356.688111,45945.5%53.9%
35.29%344.074110,62222.7%58.3%
50.00%326.075511,37642.9%55.6%
56.25%326.272710,95764.3%50.0%
51.85%276.391312,52364.3%38.5%
51.85%276.591011,96937.5%72.7%
50.00%265.971510,00440.0%63.6%
38.46%265.584111,13929.4%55.6%
45.83%244.686511,99642.9%50.0%
59.09%226.079412,30166.7%53.9%
45.45%226.489712,60733.3%53.9%
38.10%214.264710,62941.7%33.3%
52.38%216.284012,48842.9%57.1%
42.86%211.174412,95540.0%45.5%
31.58%195.971710,70833.3%28.6%
31.58%191.169312,64320.0%44.4%
33.33%186.085712,01330.0%37.5%
61.11%185.91,10012,45160.0%62.5%
58.82%175.892412,15363.6%50.0%
58.82%175.994212,14962.5%55.6%
56.25%166.89259,84272.7%20.0%
37.50%161.274813,74680.0%18.2%
62.50%166.192412,72566.7%60.0%
43.75%166.378411,64340.0%50.0%
25.00%166.067911,36233.3%20.0%
43.75%166.71,03412,14660.0%16.7%
50.00%146.294312,50544.4%60.0%
42.86%146.277512,60980.0%22.2%
57.14%141.480514,32533.3%75.0%
64.29%146.798112,48962.5%66.7%
30.77%134.874311,51728.6%33.3%
61.54%132.11,01813,30066.7%57.1%
38.46%136.081212,67933.3%42.9%
23.08%131.070112,71233.3%14.3%
53.85%135.877711,48057.1%50.0%
16.67%126.572111,0800.0%28.6%
25.00%126.074110,9310.0%37.5%
45.45%111.360410,86437.5%66.7%
70.00%101.394917,314100.0%66.7%
60.00%101.187215,45450.0%62.5%
50.00%106.01,07514,77366.7%42.9%
70.00%102.587413,05575.0%66.7%
33.33%92.474412,42860.0%0.0%
77.78%96.31,01112,18960.0%100.0%
66.67%95.995112,11775.0%60.0%
33.33%95.272013,15950.0%28.6%
22.22%90.980314,4010.0%33.3%
55.56%90.975215,45250.0%60.0%
44.44%92.898611,07725.0%60.0%
37.50%81.172614,78850.0%33.3%
75.00%86.51,31015,06360.0%100.0%
37.50%86.891412,78133.3%40.0%
25.00%85.370412,0580.0%50.0%
37.50%80.784110,74840.0%33.3%
71.43%72.566913,88280.0%50.0%
71.43%71.472112,33475.0%66.7%
71.43%73.079412,5650.0%100.0%
71.43%71.388612,56780.0%50.0%
28.57%71.172813,51250.0%20.0%
57.14%73.777911,9120.0%100.0%
33.33%66.31,05912,9900.0%50.0%
33.33%61.290015,90625.0%50.0%
50.00%60.760312,25866.7%33.3%
66.67%67.41,21415,143100.0%33.3%
50.00%65.71,06814,06150.0%50.0%
83.33%61.284013,79850.0%100.0%
20.00%51.270614,9820.0%20.0%
40.00%51.193115,946100.0%25.0%
0.00%52.96659,7450.0%0.0%
60.00%50.979210,16966.7%50.0%
20.00%53.966010,30550.0%0.0%
20.00%52.288011,9860.0%100.0%
20.00%50.89969,9510.0%50.0%
80.00%55.177211,53566.7%100.0%

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Qiyana vs Elise - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Qiyana do against Elise in League of Legends?

Elise wins the Qiyana vs Elise matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Qiyana's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Qiyana do against Elise in the early game?

In the early game, Qiyana has the advantage against Elise with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Qiyana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Qiyana do against Elise in the late game?

In the late game, Elise takes over the Qiyana vs Elise matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Elise scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Qiyana vs Elise matchup?

Elise wins the matchup against Qiyana with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Elise is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Qiyana build against Elise?

The best Qiyana build against Elise includes Profane Hydra, Serpent's Fang, Serylda's Grudge with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Qiyana runes against Elise?

The best Qiyana runes against Elise use the Inspiration primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Qiyana vs Elise matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Qiyana counter Elise?

No, Qiyana struggles against Elise with only a 28.6% win rate. Elise has the advantage in this matchup. Qiyana players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Elise's lead.

How do I play Qiyana against Elise?

When playing Qiyana against Elise, play cautiously and avoid Elise's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Elise has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.