Yone vs Qiyana MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yone vs Qiyana

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Yone is a scaling melee skirmisher who uses E + Q combo to force trades with planned exits against Qiyana's burst and terrain control.
Avoid giving Qiyana passive lane states where she can set elements and use terrain for her R impact; maintain lane pressure cautiously.

Trading pattern

Stack Q, use E and second Q to gap close, then snap back with E to avoid retaliation from Qiyana's burst combo.
Punish Qiyana if she commits Qiyana E without lethal threat or escape path by counter-trading immediately.
Avoid trading when Qiyana has terrain advantage or her Qiyana R is available near walls or river.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Qiyana has terrain or brush access enabling her Qiyana R stun.
Avoid extended trades if Qiyana has the correct element set for her Qiyana Q poke or execute pressure.
Qiyana's all-in threat peaks when her E is up and your E is down or used poorly, exposing you to burst.

Early game

Play around level 3 power spike to unlock E + Q + W trades with shield and snapback to avoid Qiyana's burst.
Respect Qiyana's element setup and avoid extended trades when she has the correct element for her Qiyana Q poke or Qiyana E dash.
Use wave control to limit Qiyana's access to terrain and brush, reducing her R threat and roam potential.

Power spikes

Yone's level 3 unlock of Q-W-E combo with shield and snapback is key to safe trades.
Yone's first back for attack speed and Bork item powers up sustained damage and dueling.
Respect Qiyana's level 3 unlock of element setup and E dash burst, and level 6 R for terrain-based stuns and all-ins.

Win conditions

Use E + Q combo to force trades with a planned exit, denying Qiyana safe element setups and terrain control.
Punish Qiyana's poor element choices or E commits without lethal pressure by counter-engaging.
Scale through early pressure and reach item spikes to overpower Qiyana in skirmishes and river fights.