MacroMind matchup data: real ranked games, not opinions
Qiyana vs Smolder
Qiyana vs Smolder in Mid: who wins more often?
Across 150 ranked games in Mid, Qiyana beats Smolder in 59% of them.
Global ranked sample: games from every region and every rank pooled together, not one server's stats. Data runs through patch 26.12; curves updated 2026-08-07.
By 15 minutes the median game has Qiyana ahead by 1,102 gold.
Qiyana at 15:00
- Gold: +1,102
- CS: -3
- XP: +498
Typical gap to Smolder, from 149 games that reached 15:00.
Does Qiyana counter Smolder?
On the count, yes. Qiyana takes 59% of 150 ranked Mid games against Smolder. Protect the edge: the rows below show what Qiyana wins with a gold lead at 10:00, and how far it drops from behind, so trade for that lead early and do not give it back.
Your Qiyana game plan against Smolder
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Ahead in gold at 10:00 | 66% | 115 |
| First blood | 63% | 113 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 67% | 120 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 66% | 71 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 74% | 46 |
In the median game here, the first death comes near 5:22 and level 6 lands around 5:26. Until your spike is online, treat the all-in window with respect.
Qiyana in Mid: the items that actually get built
The most-finished Qiyana core is Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra, Serylda's Grudge: 56.0% across 1,183 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 26.1-26.12.
Most games start Doran's Blade + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Profane Hydra (6,046 games).
Skill plan: Qiyana players max Q first and take W at level 1.