Xiao Qiao
Xiao Qiao: Hitting enemies with skills enhances herself, increasing her Movement Speed.
Build core
Rush Boots of the Arcane, Scepter of Reverberation, Savant's Wrath, then complete Insatiable Tome, Void Staff, Splendor
Combo
Blossoming Fan → Honeysweet Breeze → Meteor Storm → weave basic attacks
Draft
Xiao Qiao excels into Ukyo Tachibana, Han Xin. Avoid blind picking into Liu Bei, Menki without team peel.
Best Build for Xiao Qiao
End-game item order with gold costs and slot notes. Purchase path may differ in-match.
Build philosophy
Xiao Qiao benefits from Magic attack, Cooldown reduction, Penetration — match items and runes to kit scaling.
Passive: Hitting enemies with skills enhances herself, increasing her Movement Speed.
Arcana: Prioritize runes that boost Magic attack, Cooldown reduction, Penetration for this hero's passive and skill scaling.
4 presets — switch by draft, lane, or CN meta. Default matches Mid Lane when available.
| # | Item | Gold | Stats | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Insatiable Tome | 2,060g | MATK +160, Magical Lifesteal +24%, HP +750 Lifesteal increases CDR | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Arcane Conversion — Every 2% Magical Lifesteal grants an extra 1% Cooldown Reduction. |
| 2 |  Void Staff | 2,040g | MATK +210, HP +500, CDR +5% Anti-tank | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Devastation — Magical Pierce +45% |
| 3 |  Splendor | 2,080g | MATK +160, CDR +7.5%, Magical Lifesteal +12% Temp. invincibility | Temp. invincibility supports your Magic attack focus. |
| 4 |  Sage's Tome | 2,610g | MATK +350, CDR +10% Great for mages | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Enlightenment — Every 100 Magical Attack increases damage dealt by 0.5% and grants 0.5% damage reduction. |
| 5 |  Sage's Sanctuary | 2,280g | HP +900, PDEF +150, MDEF +150 Resurrect on the spot | Fits Survivability priority — Passive - Revive — Resurrects the wearer 2s after dying and restores 2,000–3,000 Health. This effect can be triggered up to 2 times per match. |
| 6 |  Ardent Dominion | 2,040g | MATK +150, Magical Lifesteal +12%, MSPD +7.5% Cleanse and shield at low HP | Fits Magic attack priority — Passive - Mana Shield — When Health drops below 30%, removes all crowd control effects and grants a shield that negates (500–1,000 + 100% {ap} + 7.5% extra HP) damage and increases Movement Speed by 30% for 4s. |
Best Arcana & Spells
| Slot | Choice | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Nightmare | Recommended for Mage Mid Lane |
| Spell | Flash | Adjust Purify/Execute based on enemy dive. |
Skill Order
Skill 2 → Skill 1 → Meteor Storm (max Skill 2 first)
Max primary utility/damage skill first, then Blossoming Fan, and Meteor Storm on cooldown.
Combos
1. Standard trade
Blossoming Fan → Honeysweet Breeze → Meteor Storm → weave basic attacks
When: Mid Lane skirmish or objective fight
Abilities
Passive
Encouraging Thoughts
Hitting enemies with skills enhances herself, increasing her Movement Speed.
Skill 1
Blossoming Fan
Throws fan in the target direction, which returns to her upon reaching max range, damaging enemies in its path both ways.
Skill 2
Honeysweet Breeze
Deals damage to enemies in the target area and launches them.
Ultimate
Meteor Storm
Summons meteors, dealing damage to nearby enemies in range.
Counters & Matchups
Xiao Qiao is strong into
Pick Xiao Qiao when the enemy drafts these heroes.
Xiao Qiao struggles into
Avoid Xiao Qiao or ban these when they appear on the enemy team.
Playstyle & Ranked Tips
Laning Phase
Control first wave without taking free poke. Roam after pushing wave 2–4 to side lanes with your jungler.
Teamfight Role
Poke from max range before objective. Save hard CC for enemy dive or your carry peel window.
High Rank (Diamond+)
Xiao Qiao is a Tier S staple in high-elo (Diamond+) on the international server — worth mastering for climb. Pick rate 1.9% — frequently seen in ranked; learn the matchup even if you do not main Xiao Qiao. Below 49% global WR — high-rank players often avoid unless compensating for team comp.
vs Similar Heroes
- Xiao Qiao vs Daji (Mage, Tier S+): Daji is 2.4% pick / 51.0% WR. Daji wins 2.4% more often globally. Choose Xiao Qiao when you need Mid Lane identity; choose Daji for Mid Lane comfort.
- Xiao Qiao vs Angela (Mage, Tier S+): Angela is 2.3% pick / 51.8% WR. Angela wins 3.2% more often globally. Choose Xiao Qiao when you need Mid Lane identity; choose Angela for Mid Lane comfort.
FAQ
What is the best Xiao Qiao build?
Recommended: Insatiable Tome, Void Staff, Splendor, Sage's Tome, Sage's Sanctuary, Ardent Dominion.
How to counter Xiao Qiao?
Pick Liu Bei, Menki. Strong into Ukyo Tachibana, Han Xin.
Is Xiao Qiao good in current season?
Xiao Qiao is Tier S Mage with 48.7% win rate, 1.85% pick rate, and 0.15% ban rate (Camp HOK international).