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Zilean vs Qiyana MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean vs Qiyana

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use (Q) bombs to zone Qiyana and punish her for stepping near minions.
Prioritize holding lane priority to limit Qiyana's access to terrain for (R) setups.
Rely on (E) speed and (R) revive to survive her burst and enable counterplay.

Trading pattern

Set double bombs on minions or slowed Qiyana to maximize stun duration.
Use (E) speed to kite her dash and avoid (Q) root or burst windows.
Punish (E) dash cooldown by stepping forward for trades immediately after she commits.

Danger windows

Respect Qiyana's level 3 element combo and (E) dash for burst trades; avoid extended trades then.
Avoid fighting near walls, river, or brush where Qiyana can maximize (R) stun impact.
Be cautious when (R) is up and you lack (R) revive, as her all-in threat spikes.

Early game

Contest level 2 only if your mid-lane ally can follow up on your double bomb stun.
Avoid extended trades before level 3 since Qiyana's element combo unlocks her burst.
Use wave control to keep the minion wave away from terrain edges to reduce (R) impact.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your double bomb plus speed combo; use it to pressure Qiyana's early trades.
Level 3 grants (W) for double bombs; leverage this to punish missed cooldowns or poor positioning.
Level 6 (R) revive forces Qiyana to hesitate on full all-ins, enabling safer trades and skirmishes.

Win conditions

Control wave position to deny Qiyana terrain access, minimizing her (R) threat.
Use (R) revive to bait and survive Qiyana's burst, turning fights in your favor.
Coordinate with your ADC to speed engage or disengage windows created by your (E).

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup