Ryze vs Qiyana MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ryze vs Qiyana

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Ryze is a scaling mage with medium lane pressure who must manage mana and wave control to avoid Qiyana's burst windows.
Avoid giving Qiyana free access to terrain or brush that empower her R and Qiyana Q for burst trades.

Trading pattern

Use E and Q for poke and hold W to root Qiyana if she commits with E or tries to burst.
Punish Qiyana if she uses E without lethal pressure or poor element choice by following up with W root and Q damage.
Avoid stepping forward to cast spells when Qiyana has correct element and R ready near terrain.

Danger windows

Qiyana is most dangerous when she has the correct element and fights near terrain or brush for R impact.
Avoid trading when Qiyana R is available and terrain is near.
Be cautious when low on mana or W root is down, as Qiyana can commit more freely with E dash.

Early game

Focus on safe farming and controlled poke with E and Q before level 6, respecting Qiyana's level 3 element setup and E dash.
Avoid extended trades early to not get punished by Qiyana's burst after element preparation.
Use W root defensively to stop Qiyana's E engage when she commits without lethal threat.

Power spikes

Ryze's major spikes are first mana/AP item and level 6 R for map plays.
Respect Qiyana's level 3 element setup with Q-W-E and her level 6 R that stuns near terrain.
Qiyana's lethality item spike increases her burst threat, requiring more caution.

Win conditions

Scale safely by farming and using spell rotations to out-sustain Qiyana's burst.
Use waveclear to deny Qiyana access to terrain or brush and reduce her R threat.
Capitalize on Qiyana's failed E commits or poor element choices by rooting and following up with Q and E damage.