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Qiyana vs Ahri MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ahri

Qiyana vs Ahri

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Qiyana is a medium lane pressure assassin who must manage element choice and terrain to threaten Ahri's mobility and Ahri E.
Focus on denying Ahri a calm lane to prevent her from using Ahri E and Ahri R effectively for picks or roams.

Trading pattern

Prepare the correct element with W, then use Q poke and E dash to burst Ahri when her Ahri E is down or she overextends.
Avoid committing E without lethal threat or escape path, especially if Ahri's Ahri R is available.
Use terrain for R to stun and burst Ahri when she is near walls or brush, punishing her mobility cooldowns.

Danger windows

Ahri is dangerous when Ahri E is up and Ahri R is available to follow or disengage.
Avoid fighting away from terrain or brush where Qiyana's R is less effective.
Punish Ahri when she uses Ahri R to escape or when Ahri E is on cooldown.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to set elements and trade short bursts before Ahri hits level 6.
Avoid extended trades if Ahri holds Ahri E; punish her if she wastes Ahri E or Ahri Q on the wave.
Control brush and river terrain to prepare for R impact and roam opportunities.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks Q-W-E element burst trades and dash access for Qiyana.
Level 6 R greatly increases all-in threat near terrain.
Ahri's level 6 Ahri R enables her to extend or escape trades; respect this power spike.

Win conditions

Use element swaps and terrain control to create burst trades and punish Ahri's cooldowns.
Snowball river and flank fights with R to leverage Qiyana's terrain stun against Ahri.
Deny Ahri safe wave states to limit her Ahri E angles and roam potential.

Tip: For Qiyana vs Ahri, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup