Orianna vs Taliyah
Skill matchup
You are stronger late game. Farm safe and avoid early trades.
Build vs Taliyah
Build adapted to this matchup
Recommended items for Orianna: Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Sorcerer's Shoes, Blackfire Torch, Dark Seal, Rabadon's Deathcap, Hextech Rocketbelt.
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti CC
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Taliyah's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Taliyah gains Move Speed near walls.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7s | 14s | 14s | – |
| 6 | 5s | 14s | 14s | 3m |
| 9 | 3s | 12.5s | 14s | 3m |
| 11 | 3s | 11s | 14s | 2m30 |
| 16 | 3s | 8s | 14s | 2m |
| 18 | 3s | 8s | 14s | 2m |
Playing as Orianna
Tips to maximize your impact
- Track your ball before each combo
Keep an eye on your ball before every combo, because Command: Dissonance (W) and Command: Shockwave (R) come from it, not from you.
- Attack, then Dissonance
Send your ball to your target with Command: Attack (Q), then cast Command: Dissonance (W), which damages and slows them and speeds up nearby allies.
- Autos on the same target
Weave autos on the same target between spells: Clockwork Windup (passive) adds magic damage that grows with each auto on them.
- Ball on the ally who engages
Attach your ball to the ally who engages with Command: Protect (E), which shields them, then cast Command: Shockwave (R) when they land in the middle of the enemies.
Playing against Taliyah
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
- Don't cross her minefield
When Unraveled Earth (E) is on the ground, don't cross it with a dash or get thrown through it by Seismic Shove (W): the stones explode under you and stun you.
- Engage after Seismic Shove
If you can engage, go in after Seismic Shove (W): without it, she has nothing left to push you back, and no dash to escape.
- Knock her off her wall
If you have CC, save it for Taliyah while she surfs on Weaver's Wall (R): once immobilized, she stops surfing immediately.
Other Orianna matchups
Patch 16.21.1