Elise vs Qiyana
Skill matchup
Build vs Qiyana
Build adapted to this matchup
Recommended items for Elise: Lich Bane, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Sorcerer's Shoes, Stormsurge, Dark Seal, Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff.
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti CC
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Qiyana's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Qiyana's first basic attack or ability against each enemy deals bonus damage.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7s | 7s | 11s | – |
| 6 | 7s | 7s | 11s | 2m |
| 9 | 7s | 7s | 11s | 2m |
| 11 | 7s | 7s | 11s | 2m |
| 16 | 7s | 7s | 9s | 2m |
| 18 | 7s | 7s | 7s | 2m |
Playing as Elise
Tips to maximize your impact
- Start human, finish spider
Start in human form with Cocoon (E) then Neurotoxin (Q), strong on a high-health target. Finish in spider form with Venomous Bite (Q), strong on a low-health target.
- Drop on your target to finish
In spider form, save Rappel (E) to finish or to escape: landing on your target empowers Spider Queen (passive), and Rappel's long cooldown leaves you vulnerable afterward.
- Speed up your spiders
In spider form, cast Skittering Frenzy (W) once you're on your target: you and your spiderlings gain attack speed, and they attack the target you bite.
- Gank early and often
Gank early and often: Cocoon (E) stuns the first enemy hit from range, and Elise is strongest before everyone has their items.
Playing against Qiyana
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
- Check her weapon's element
Before a trade, check her weapon's element: with Ice, Elemental Wrath (Q) roots you, and with Wild, the brush element, its trail makes her invisible.
- Back off when she changes element
Back off when she casts Terrashape (W): the spell resets Elemental Wrath (Q), so she can hit you twice in a row.
- Stay away from walls and the river
Don't fight right next to a wall, the river or brush: Supreme Display of Talent (R) explodes along them and stuns enemies there.
Other Elise matchups
Patch 16.21.1