When Steady lane poke while keeping distance

1. QSlow poke→
2. QRecast

Tip Q on normal ground throws five rocks and creates Worked Ground beneath Taliyah. Casting Q there again does not simply deal reduced damage; it costs less, has a shorter cooldown, throws one stronger slowing boulder, and consumes the ground—use that slow to move to fresh ground for the next five-rock cast.

When Shoving a target through E's rocks for a knock-up and burst

1. EScatter rocks→
2. WShove in→
3. QBurst→
4. Auto

Tip Place E first, then aim W toward the rocks so the enemy is shoved into them to trigger the detonation and knock-up; finish with Q and basic attacks while airborne.

When Pull a fleeing or diving enemy back toward Taliyah's team and knock them up

1. EScatter rocks→
2. WReverse shove→
3. QBurst

Tip Pre-place the E rocks on Taliyah's team's side, then use W to push the enemy back into them, popping the knock-up in front of Taliyah's allies. W's push direction is fully Taliyah's choice.

When Cross terrain to flank and initiate from an unexpected angle

1. RRide wall→
2. EScatter rocks→
3. WShove in→
4. QBurst→
5. Auto

Tip When Taliyah has not taken champion or turret damage for 3 seconds, cast R and recast immediately to ride its long wall. At the destination, use W to shove the target through E's stones so their forced movement detonates them and stuns; plan the E-W direction before dismounting.