Lunar Empress Qiyana

Finally grabbed Lunar Empress Qiyana from a chest after maining her for months with 500k+ mastery, and honestly it's become my go-to skin over Battle Queen. The jade and gold aesthetic hits different when you're executing those grass Q combos in river fights, and I've noticed the visual clarity actually helps me track my elements better during teamfights.

The W feels incredibly smooth compared to base skin, especially when you're animation canceling into your E dash. But what really sold me was how clean the ult looks when you're trying to stun multiple enemies around dragon pit. Last night I caught three people with an ice Q into ult combo near blue buff wall, and the golden shockwave made it super obvious where my hitbox ended. My premade even commented that it looked insane on his screen. Battle Queen's effects feel more cluttered in comparison, though that skin probably has better sound effects overall.

After around 70 games with Lunar Empress Qiyana, I think it's purely cosmetic but worth the 1350 RP if you play her regularly. The recall animation where she sits on her throne is chef's kiss, and the smoother cancel on her Q makes those quick trades in lane feel more responsive. Compared to other Qiyana skins, this one strikes the perfect balance between flashy and functional.

Is Lunar Empress Qiyana worth it? For anyone who plays her more than occasionally, absolutely. The skin won't make you pop off harder or help you CS better, but it definitely makes the champ feel less clunky than base. And if you're already committed to learning her combos, might as well look good while you int trying to make montage plays.