Matchup
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Sylas
IreliaNeutral
Neutral
Neutral
Irelia's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Ionian Fervor (P)
When Irelia strikes enemies with spells she gains stacking bonus Attack Speed. At maximum stacks she also gains bonus damage on hit.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| 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 |
Playing against Irelia
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
1
Don't stand next to your low-HP minions: Irelia can Q reset through them to gap-close on you.
2
If Irelia doesn't have her 4 passive stacks, she's much weaker — fight her when she doesn't have stacks.
3
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.
4
Ranged champions with CC counter her: she's weak if she can't dash through minions to get close.