Taliyah is a powerful mid-lane mage who excels at roaming and map control. Here's the optimal build and strategy for maximizing her potential:

Core Build

• First Item: Archangel's Staff
• Boots: Ionian Boots of Lucidity
• Core Items: Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff

Optimal Runes

• Primary: Phase Rush, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Scorch
• Secondary: Legend: Haste, Presence of Mind
• Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling

Summoner Spells

• Flash
• Teleport

Key Tips

1. Hug walls while roaming to maximize movement speed
2. Use Weaver's Wall (R) to cut off enemy escape routes
3. Manage worked ground positioning for optimal Q damage
4. Coordinate roams with your jungler for maximum impact

Strong Matchups (Win Rate)

• Corki (100%)
• Tristana (85.7%)
• Vel'Koz (83.3%)
• Cho'Gath (75%)
• Swain (75%)

Weak Matchups (Win Rate)

• Cassiopeia (25%)
• Xerath (26.7%)
• Malzahar (29.4%)

Current Performance

• Win Rate: 55.1%
• Sample Size: 383 matches
• Rank Range: Emerald+

Skill Order Q > E > W

Core Combos

• E + W for guaranteed damage
• R + E + W for engage
• Q kiting while managing worked ground

Remember to adjust your build based on enemy team composition and specific matchups. Focus on early game farm and look for roaming opportunities post-level 6.

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