A hot meta champion but with a win rate that contrasts between LCK and LPL
As major tournaments around the world enter the playoffs, the meta changes depending on the version Riot is implementing. In this context, some long-forgotten champions have surprisingly returned to frequent use. Among them is Qiyana – the jungle champion that is currently attracting attention from teams during the draft phase. Qiyana also represents a significant difference between LCK and LPL.
Accordingly, Qiyana in LPL has a win rate of 100% before the match between TES and BLG. Notably, LPL has used Qiyana in 9 games, with various players, from top-tier teams like Tian, Kanavi, and Tarzan to Naiyou – a player for NIP – a team that is only mid-tier.
Meanwhile, the win rate of Qiyana in LCK is 0%, although they have only played 3 matches. Specifically, Qiyana in LCK has only been used by top teams, including DK, Gen.G, and T1. Among these three players, Oner is the one operating Qiyana the best but has yet to secure a victory for T1.
The actual impact of LCK and LPL playstyles
Qiyana is a champion that excels in strong fight combos, while its farming ability is hard to compare with other jungle champions like Xin Zhao, Jarvan IV, or Wukong. Meanwhile, LCK is a region that favors macro-heavy gameplay, control, and only engages in fights when objectives are available. Therefore, Qiyana’s potential game-changing combos are not utilized much. Moreover, players also choose optimal positions that further limit Qiyana’s effectiveness.
Furthermore, Qiyana is a champion that leverages terrain to execute skill combos. If a team using Qiyana fails to establish control, it is easy to understand why this champion loses its power.