Orianna vs Lissandra MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Orianna vs Lissandra

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Orianna is a control mage with medium lane pressure who must manage ball placement to zone Lissandra and avoid her engage range.
Prioritize controlling the lane and denying Lissandra safe engages to prevent her from setting up ganks or all-ins.

Trading pattern

Trade by positioning your ball to poke and zone, then use E to shield through Lissandra's retaliation.
Respect Lissandra's W root and R stun by not committing when these are available; punish cooldown windows when they are down.
Punish Lissandra if she uses E forward without follow-up by stepping up with Q and W while shielded.

Danger windows

Lissandra is dangerous when Lissandra E is available to engage or flank; maintain ball positioning to keep distance.
Avoid trading or positioning aggressively when Lissandra R is up, as she can lock you down or self-peel.
Be cautious if Lissandra has jungle assistance to follow up on her crowd control chain.

Early game

Use Q and W to poke and keep Lissandra at bay before level 6 when her engage (Lissandra E) and lockdown (Lissandra W, Lissandra R) become threatening.
Avoid extended trades early as Orianna is immobile and vulnerable to Lissandra's root and stun combos.
Maintain mana to ensure you can shield (E) yourself against Lissandra's short-range burst attempts.

Power spikes

Orianna's major spike is level 6 with R for teamfight impact and displacement control.
First completed mage item significantly increases Orianna's damage and lane control.
Respect Lissandra's level 6 R for lockdown and her first AP or utility item spike that enhances her engage potential.

Win conditions

Win by controlling the lane with precise ball placement to zone Lissandra and prevent her from engaging safely.
Punish Lissandra's cooldowns on W and R by stepping forward with Q and W trades shielded by E.
Reach level 6 and item spikes to leverage R for impactful teamfights and force Lissandra to play defensively.