Best Taliyah Mid Build Guide: Runes, Items and Counters [Patch 15.11]

By Marcus Chen

May 30, 2025 at 12:24 AM

Taliyah Mid build guide focusing on optimal runes, items, and strategies for maximizing success in ranked play.

Core Build (55.1% Win Rate across 383 matches):

  • Summoner Spells: Flash, Teleport
  • First Item: Archangel's Staff
  • Core Items: Ionian Boots of Lucidity, Liandry's Torment
  • Final Items: Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff

Runes:

  • Primary: Phase Rush, Manaflow Band, Transcendence, Scorch
  • Secondary: Legend: Haste, Presence of Mind
  • Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling (adjust based on matchup)

Skill Order: Q > E > W

Strong Against (Best Matchups):

  • Corki (100% WR)
  • Tristana (85.7% WR)
  • Vel'Koz (83.3% WR)
  • Cho'Gath (75% WR)
  • Mel (75% WR)

Weak Against (Worst Matchups):

  • Cassiopeia (25% WR)
  • Xerath (26.7% WR)
  • Malzahar (29.4% WR)

Key Tips:

  1. Hug walls when roaming to increase movement speed
  2. Use Weaver's Wall (R) to cut off enemy escape routes
  3. Manage worked ground positioning for optimal Q damage
  4. Coordinate roams with teammates using your wall mobility

Situational Itemization:

  • Adjust defensive stats based on enemy damage type
  • Consider matchup-specific rune adaptations
  • Build path may vary based on game state and team composition

Remember to adjust your build based on specific game circumstances and enemy team composition for optimal performance.

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