Azirvs Irelia
Azir vs Irelia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Irelia wins with a 68.8% win rate (+37.5%) over Azir based on 16 games. Irelia wins the early laning phase while Azir scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Irelia matchup.
Azir Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Azir performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Who Wins the Azir vs Irelia Matchup?
Azir vs Irelia Matchup Summary
The Azir vs Irelia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Irelia wins with a 68.8% win rate compared to Azir's 31.3%, giving Irelia a 37.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Irelia controls the early laning stage, but Azir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Irelia needs to press advantages before Azir reaches their power spikes, while Azir should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Irelia leads by 904 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Irelia has a strong advantage in this matchup. Azir players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Irelia overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Azir vs Irelia Laning Phase Breakdown
Irelia is favored during the laning phase against Azir, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Irelia holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Azir Build Against Irelia
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Irelia, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Irelia are Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Azir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Azir the best chance to compete against Irelia. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Azir vs Irelia matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Azir12.5%
Irelia87.5%Azir50.0%Irelia50.0%Irelia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 87.5% win rate — a 75.0 percentage point lead over Azir. This lopsided early game means Irelia can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Azir at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Irelia. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Irelia has the edge early, but Azir gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Azir Runes Against Irelia
Precision
Resolve
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Azir the best tools to compete against Irelia in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Azir's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.78% | 41 | 7.3 | 1,006 | 12,512 | 57.9% | 40.9% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 7.0 | 819 | 11,588 | 40.0% | 45.5% | |
| 32.35% | 34 | 6.2 | 839 | 11,128 | 21.4% | 40.0% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 6.5 | 829 | 11,217 | 30.8% | 57.1% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 7.2 | 822 | 11,630 | 58.3% | 42.1% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 7.0 | 985 | 10,408 | 47.1% | 35.7% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 6.5 | 772 | 11,484 | 41.7% | 44.4% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 6.6 | 803 | 9,432 | 33.3% | 35.7% | |
| 19.23% | 26 | 7.0 | 836 | 10,717 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 29.17% | 24 | 7.0 | 781 | 11,969 | 37.5% | 25.0% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 6.7 | 941 | 12,279 | 60.0% | 53.9% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 7.5 | 920 | 12,128 | 37.5% | 46.1% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 6.8 | 740 | 11,028 | 44.4% | 33.3% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 6.7 | 788 | 10,131 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 6.5 | 1,006 | 12,482 | 22.2% | 44.4% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 7.0 | 853 | 10,369 | 12.5% | 50.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.9 | 913 | 12,409 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 7.2 | 790 | 10,329 | 60.0% | 10.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.3 | 825 | 10,745 | 14.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.8 | 844 | 11,293 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.5 | 844 | 10,425 | 42.9% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.2 | 906 | 11,648 | 66.7% | 45.5% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 7.1 | 883 | 9,903 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.3 | 918 | 12,164 | 16.7% | 57.1% | |
| 16.67% | 12 | 6.5 | 684 | 10,224 | 14.3% | 20.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 7.0 | 850 | 10,848 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 900 | 8,740 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 7.2 | 1,056 | 12,597 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 713 | 9,241 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.8 | 791 | 14,393 | 0.0% | 55.6% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.8 | 1,048 | 9,478 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.0 | 1,072 | 14,703 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.9 | 918 | 11,701 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.6 | 829 | 11,539 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.6 | 1,093 | 11,710 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.0 | 908 | 9,726 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.9 | 1,007 | 14,254 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 701 | 11,363 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 1,023 | 10,556 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 818 | 8,297 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 767 | 11,670 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 780 | 10,012 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 987 | 8,555 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 957 | 10,784 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.7 | 1,048 | 9,921 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 75.00% | 4 | 7.1 | 1,020 | 15,506 | 0.0% | 75.0% |
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Azir vs Irelia - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Azir do against Irelia in League of Legends?
Irelia wins the Azir vs Irelia matchup with a 68.8% win rate compared to Azir's 31.3%, a 37.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Azir do against Irelia in the early game?
In the early game, Irelia has the advantage against Azir with a 87.5% win rate versus 12.5%. Irelia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Azir do against Irelia in the late game?
In the late game, Azir takes over the Azir vs Irelia matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Azir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Azir vs Irelia matchup?
Irelia wins the matchup against Azir with a 68.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 37.5 percentage point advantage means Irelia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.
What is the best Azir build against Irelia?
The best Azir build against Irelia includes Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 33.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Azir runes against Irelia?
The best Azir runes against Irelia use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Azir vs Irelia matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Azir counter Irelia?
No, Azir struggles against Irelia with only a 31.3% win rate. Irelia has the advantage in this matchup. Azir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Irelia's lead.
How do I play Azir against Irelia?
When playing Azir against Irelia, play cautiously and avoid Irelia's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Irelia in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.