Qiyana is an elite assassin who excels at both single-target elimination and team fight control. Her unique element-based abilities and high AD scaling make her effective throughout all game stages, setting her apart from typical assassins.

Core Abilities

• Passive (Imperial Privilege): Deals bonus damage on first attack against each target

• Q (Elemental Wrath/Blade of Ixtal): Main damage ability with different effects based on absorbed element

  • Stone: Extra damage to low-health targets
  • Ice: Brief immobilization
  • Grass: Creates stealth field with movement speed boost

• W (Terraforming): Dash that absorbs elements (stone, grass, ice) and grants passive bonuses

• E (Impetuosity): Targeted dash with damage

• R (Elemental Superiority): Creates explosive shockwave, stunning enemies and dealing heavy damage

Ability Maximization Order

1. Q - Primary damage source
2. W - Mobility and element control
3. E - Gap closer
4. R - When available

Core Build

• Starting: Long Sword + 3 Health Potions
• Core Items: Prowler's Claw, Youmuu's Ghostblade, Serylda's Grudge
• Situational: Edge of Night, Guardian Angel, Black Cleaver

Playstyle Tips

• Utilize different elements for situation-specific advantages
• Master QE combo for reliable damage
• Use grass element for strategic repositioning
• Coordinate ultimate with terrain for maximum impact
• Focus on roaming after level 6
• Practice wall-element combinations for optimal damage output

Qiyana demands high mechanical skill but rewards mastery with exceptional playmaking potential and consistent damage output throughout the game.

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