Irelia vs Trundle
Skill matchup
You are stronger early. Look to snowball before your opponent scales.
Build vs Trundle
Build adapted to this matchup
Recommended items for Irelia: Blade of The Ruined King, Hullbreaker, Death's Dance, Plated Steelcaps, Kraken Slayer, Wit's End, Guardian Angel, Executioner's Calling.
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti CC
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Trundle's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
When an enemy unit dies near Trundle, he heals for a percent of its maximum Health.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3.5s | 18s | 21s | – |
| 6 | 3.5s | 18s | 21s | 2m |
| 9 | 3.5s | 17s | 21s | 2m |
| 11 | 3.5s | 16s | 21s | 1m40 |
| 16 | 3.5s | 14s | 18s | 1m20 |
| 18 | 3.5s | 14s | 15s | 1m20 |
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 Trundle
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
- Draw him out of his domain
Don't fight in Frozen Domain (W): he gains move speed, attack speed and increased healing inside. Back off to draw him out of the zone.
- Back off after his Chomp
If you deal physical damage, back off after his Chomp (Q): it steals some of your attack damage for a few seconds, and he gains it.
- Get away from his pillar fast
Get away from Pillar of Ice (E) as fast as you can: it slows nearby enemies and blocks the path while it stands.
- Back off when he steals your resists
Back off when he casts Subjugate (R) on you: he steals part of your armor and magic resist, and gains what you lose.
Other Irelia matchups
Patch 16.21.1