Irelia vs Aurora
Favorable matchup
You are stronger early. Look to snowball before your opponent scales.
Build vs Aurora
Build adapted to this matchup
Recommended items for Irelia: Blade of The Ruined King, Hullbreaker, Wit's End, Mercury's Treads, Death's Dance, Kraken Slayer, Guardian Angel, B. F. Sword.
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Aurora's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Aurora's spells and attacks exorcise spirits from the enemies she damages. Exorcised spirits follow Aurora around and heal her.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9s | 22s | 15s | – |
| 6 | 8s | 22s | 15s | 2m20 |
| 9 | 7s | 21s | 15s | 2m20 |
| 11 | 7s | 20s | 15s | 2m |
| 16 | 7s | 18s | 13s | 1m40 |
| 18 | 7s | 18s | 11s | 1m40 |
Playing as Irelia
Tips to maximize your impact
- Mark your target before you dash
Mark your targets with Flawless Duet (E) or Vanguard's Edge (R) before Bladesurge (Q): if the target is Unsteady or dies to it, its cooldown resets.
- Stack your passive before trading
Before a trade, hit minions with Bladesurge (Q) to stack Ionian Fervor (passive): each stack gives attack speed, and at max stacks your autos hit harder.
- Catch your target between blades
Place the two blades of Flawless Duet (E) on either side of your target: only enemies caught between them are stunned.
- Tank burst with Defiant Dance
Use Defiant Dance (W) to absorb a burst: you take less damage while charging, and the longer you hold it, the harder the release hits.
Playing against Aurora
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
- Trade after her W
Take a trade once Across the Veil (W) is used: it's her spell to vanish, on a 22 to 18 second cooldown unless she takes part in a kill.
- Short trades
Take short trades: every spell or auto that hits you releases a spirit that heals her, through Spirit Abjuration (passive).
- Don't fight in her zone
Don't fight inside Between Worlds (R): she teleports from edge to edge, and crossing the edge slows you. Get out early, with a dash if you have one.
Other Irelia matchups
Patch 16.21.1