Irelia
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
Other options
Precision
Conqueror
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Last Stand
Resolve
Unflinching
Bone Plating
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
When Irelia strikes enemies with spells she gains stacking bonus Attack Speed. At maximum stacks she also gains bonus damage on hit.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10s | 20s | 16s | – |
| 6 | 8s | 20s | 16s | 2m05 |
| 9 | 6s | 18s | 16s | 2m05 |
| 11 | 6s | 16s | 16s | 1m45 |
| 16 | 6s | 12s | 13s | 1m25 |
| 18 | 6s | 12s | 10s | 1m25 |
Q (Bladesurge) resets if it kills the target or if the target is marked — mark with E or R then Q to dash through the entire fight.
Stack the passive (4 stacks of Ionian Fervor) before fighting: each stack gives attack speed. At 4 stacks, you win most trades.
E (Flawless Duet) places two blades that stun between them — place them diagonally to cover more area.
R (Vanguard's Edge) marks all enemies hit and creates a wall of slow — use it to engage then Q through marked targets.
Playing as Irelia
Tips to maximize your impact
Q (Bladesurge) resets if it kills the target or if the target is marked — mark with E or R then Q to dash through the entire fight.
Stack the passive (4 stacks of Ionian Fervor) before fighting: each stack gives attack speed. At 4 stacks, you win most trades.
E (Flawless Duet) places two blades that stun between them — place them diagonally to cover more area.
R (Vanguard's Edge) marks all enemies hit and creates a wall of slow — use it to engage then Q through marked targets.
Playing against Irelia
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Don't stand next to your low-HP minions: Irelia can Q reset through them to gap-close on you.
If Irelia doesn't have her 4 passive stacks, she's much weaker — fight her when she doesn't have stacks.
Her E (stun) has two parts: you can see the first blade and anticipate the second. Move as soon as you see the first one.
Ranged champions with CC counter her: she's weak if she can't dash through minions to get close.
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Stats against Irelia
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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