Qiyana vs Syndra MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Qiyana vs Syndra

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Qiyana must leverage terrain and element control to threaten burst trades against Syndra's immobility.
Pressure the lane moderately to deny Syndra safe poke and prevent her from setting up sphere control for stuns.

Trading pattern

Prepare the correct element with W and use Q to poke or root, then commit with E only if Syndra's Syndra E is down or she has no spheres to stun.
Punish Syndra's missed Syndra E by dashing in for burst trades near terrain.
Avoid trading away from terrain or without lethal pressure to prevent Syndra's counterpoke.

Danger windows

Syndra's Syndra E stun threat is highest when spheres are positioned near you; respect spacing to avoid lockdown.
Avoid committing when Syndra's Syndra E is available and spheres are ready to maximize her control.
Be cautious when your R is down or fights occur away from terrain where your burst is less effective.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to set elements and trade aggressively before Syndra has full sphere control.
Avoid extended fights before level 6 to minimize risk from Syndra's burst and stun combo.
Maintain access to brush or river for element advantage and safer trades.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks Q-W-E burst combo and element setup for trades.
Level 6 R enables strong all-ins near terrain with stun and burst.
Respect Syndra's level 6 Syndra R burst and Syndra Q poke scaling after item completion.

Win conditions

Use element swaps and terrain to create short burst trades and punish Syndra's immobility.
Snowball river and brush skirmishes with R to leverage terrain stun and roam pressure.
Deny Syndra safe sphere setup by controlling wave and forcing her to miss Syndra E stuns for all-in opportunities.