Irelia vs Qiyana MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Irelia vs Qiyana

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Irelia controls the lane by using minion waves for Q resets to pressure Qiyana and deny her element setup.
Maintain high lane pressure to prevent Qiyana from safely accessing terrain for her R and element advantage.

Trading pattern

Prepare passive stacks and use Q resets to close distance, committing only when E or R marks Qiyana for stun or slow.
Punish Qiyana's E if she dashes without lethal threat or escape path by engaging immediately.
Avoid trading when Qiyana has terrain access for R or correct element prepared, as her burst and crowd control are strongest then.

Danger windows

Respect Qiyana's R near terrain or river for stun and burst; avoid extended trades in these zones.
Be cautious when Qiyana has correct element prepared with Qiyana Q ready, as her poke and root threaten all-ins.
Avoid committing when no Q reset path exists, as Qiyana can punish Irelia's immobility after Q.

Early game

Focus on stacking passive and using Q resets on low-health minions to extend trades before Qiyana hits level 3.
Avoid committing without E or R marks as Qiyana's burst and mobility are strong early with element setup.
Use W to mitigate burst damage during short trades when Qiyana commits with Qiyana E.

Power spikes

Level 2 with Q and E unlocks strong stun and reset combo for extended trades.
Level 6 R greatly enhances engage and chase potential, especially if Qiyana is near terrain.
First completed fighter item boosts sustained damage and all-in threat, critical for punishing Qiyana's cooldowns.

Win conditions

Use wave control to create Q reset paths and force extended trades with E or R marks.
Punish Qiyana's cooldowns, especially after she uses E or R without lethal follow-up.
Convert early lane pressure into side-lane or river skirmishes where Irelia's mobility and all-in excel.