Irelia - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.4%
Pick Rate
3.1%

Ireliavs Smolder

AFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Irelia vs Smolder is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Irelia wins with a 69.2% win rate (+38.5%) over Smolder based on 13 games. Irelia holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Irelia build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Irelia vs Smolder matchup.

Irelia Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Irelia 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.

Compare against an opponent
Smolder - 69.2% win rateSmolder(69.2%)
Irelia - 69.2% win rate in this matchup
Irelia
69.2% WR
VS
Smolder vs Irelia matchup - 30.8% win rate
Smolder
30.8% WR

Who Wins the Irelia vs Smolder Matchup?

Irelia wins the Irelia vs Smolder matchup
Winner
Irelia
Matches: 13
69.2%
Win Rate
30.8%
7.7
CS / min
7.0
1,067
DMG / min
817
15,590
Gold / game
12,405
517
Heal / min
158
1,448
DMG Mitigated / min
444
0.6
CC / min
0.3
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Irelia vs Smolder Matchup Summary

The Irelia vs Smolder matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Irelia wins with a 69.2% win rate compared to Smolder's 30.8%, giving Irelia a 38.5 percentage point advantage. Irelia dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Smolder players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Irelia leads by 1,363 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Irelia players can confidently pick into Smolder and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Smolder away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Irelia vs Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown

Irelia wins the laning phase against Smolder in League of Legends

Irelia is favored during the laning phase against Smolder, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Irelia holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.7Irelia
7.0Smolder
Irelia edges out Smolder by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Irelia.
Damage
1,067Irelia
817Smolder
Irelia heavily out-damages Smolder by 250 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Smolder should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Irelia's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,590Irelia
12,405Smolder
Irelia generates a commanding 3,186 more gold per game than Smolder. This substantial economic advantage means Irelia consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Smolder should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Irelia
0.3Smolder
Both Irelia and Smolder provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,966Irelia
602Smolder
Irelia vastly out-sustains Smolder, healing and mitigating 1,363 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Irelia can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Smolder is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Smolder, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Irelia Build Against Smolder

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Smolder, providing the mobility and stats Irelia needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Irelia against Smolder are Hullbreaker, Blade of The Ruined King and Wit's End. This combination gives Irelia an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Smolder. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Irelia vs Smolder matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Irelia
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Irelia early game win rateIrelia100.0%
Smolder early game win rateSmolder0.0%
Late Game
Irelia
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Irelia late game win rateIrelia50.0%
Smolder late game win rateSmolder50.0%

Irelia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Smolder. 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 Irelia at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Smolder. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Irelia holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Smolder players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Irelia Runes Against Smolder

Precision rune tree - Irelia primary runes vs SmolderPrecision
Conqueror - best Irelia rune vs SmolderTriumph - best Irelia rune vs SmolderLegend: Alacrity - best Irelia rune vs SmolderLast Stand - best Irelia rune vs Smolder
Inspiration rune tree - Irelia secondary runes vs SmolderInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Irelia rune vs SmolderMagical Footwear - best Irelia rune vs Smolder
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Irelia to press their advantage against Smolder, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Irelia matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Irelia'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 Irelia build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Irelia matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.24%1217.984812,87143.3%61.1%
57.95%887.683913,49662.2%53.5%
44.58%837.183512,92350.0%40.4%
63.29%797.994413,17363.6%62.9%
55.41%747.882012,37958.1%51.6%
41.67%727.678012,91536.7%45.2%
52.94%687.280211,82955.8%48.0%
51.67%607.897214,55542.3%58.8%
40.68%597.569612,53933.3%50.0%
44.83%587.688313,90942.3%46.9%
46.30%547.674812,10248.3%44.0%
45.28%537.592513,04550.0%40.0%
57.14%497.884513,70874.1%36.4%
41.67%487.887912,54338.5%45.5%
50.00%467.783113,55747.6%52.0%
61.36%447.985012,42665.2%57.1%
40.91%447.475412,73661.9%21.7%
58.14%438.085915,35857.9%58.3%
56.10%418.01,12513,73761.1%52.2%
42.50%407.779412,19242.9%42.1%
52.50%407.794914,02259.1%44.4%
55.00%407.91,05313,50645.0%65.0%
56.41%397.483414,29668.8%47.8%
64.86%377.886713,08560.0%70.6%
59.46%377.979112,71466.7%46.1%
51.43%357.61,05613,59062.5%42.1%
42.86%357.381313,66420.0%52.0%
37.14%357.182912,29247.4%25.0%
48.57%357.585913,65746.7%50.0%
61.76%347.678812,06964.7%58.8%
56.25%327.982413,68761.5%52.6%
53.13%327.485913,14558.8%46.7%
62.50%327.685013,45772.2%50.0%
59.38%327.574512,10468.8%50.0%
65.63%328.31,31913,74177.8%50.0%
54.84%317.777813,44850.0%57.9%
33.33%307.266412,45850.0%18.8%
53.33%307.783012,51663.2%36.4%
41.38%298.485314,22458.3%29.4%
68.97%298.399013,63073.3%64.3%
53.57%287.392714,17154.5%52.9%
46.43%287.792013,02646.7%46.1%
46.43%287.782012,79258.3%37.5%
40.74%277.080913,67836.4%43.8%
62.96%276.781911,78864.7%60.0%
70.37%277.998613,91366.7%73.3%
40.74%277.694713,62733.3%44.4%
42.31%267.886313,95125.0%57.1%
53.85%267.988412,78742.9%66.7%
40.00%257.480513,09636.4%42.9%
45.83%247.81,04712,48840.0%55.6%
58.33%247.391313,24376.9%36.4%
60.87%238.179713,00566.7%50.0%
30.43%237.999912,68128.6%33.3%
59.09%227.976312,95262.5%57.1%
63.64%227.31,02815,63675.0%57.1%
59.09%228.195414,20490.0%33.3%
61.90%217.987313,34381.8%40.0%
57.14%217.180213,35850.0%60.0%
28.57%217.691513,56242.9%21.4%
47.62%217.788213,09372.7%20.0%
20.00%207.475310,69915.4%28.6%
57.89%198.396313,41272.7%37.5%
36.84%197.778511,56827.3%50.0%
36.84%197.573412,77725.0%45.5%
42.11%197.182912,80422.2%60.0%
63.16%197.31,00816,532100.0%50.0%
72.22%188.084614,28584.6%40.0%
44.44%186.91,06711,26044.4%44.4%
61.11%187.077311,99071.4%54.5%
52.94%177.584912,64771.4%40.0%
50.00%167.577510,79333.3%71.4%
43.75%167.881511,40862.5%25.0%
43.75%168.093413,86357.1%33.3%
50.00%167.898214,02433.3%60.0%
53.33%157.581713,36385.7%25.0%
33.33%156.974312,19740.0%20.0%
46.67%157.688713,96966.7%33.3%
60.00%158.286914,97857.1%62.5%
40.00%158.11,02012,92050.0%28.6%
50.00%147.287912,59437.5%66.7%
61.54%138.290713,57075.0%40.0%
69.23%137.71,06715,590100.0%50.0%
53.85%137.275613,16860.0%50.0%
50.00%127.91,00314,08837.5%75.0%
27.27%117.894912,68542.9%0.0%
45.45%118.094412,33144.4%50.0%
45.45%117.393214,09340.0%50.0%
50.00%108.086413,82550.0%50.0%
50.00%107.795113,72166.7%25.0%
50.00%106.752311,35240.0%60.0%
44.44%97.365811,60620.0%75.0%
62.50%87.483812,63950.0%75.0%
50.00%87.580812,82440.0%66.7%
37.50%87.698015,9870.0%42.9%
71.43%76.374810,24475.0%66.7%
42.86%76.991916,4560.0%50.0%
71.43%77.499310,30960.0%100.0%
85.71%77.81,18515,62250.0%100.0%
28.57%77.895215,35050.0%20.0%
85.71%78.61,40618,813100.0%50.0%
66.67%68.370511,39175.0%50.0%
40.00%57.481613,49266.7%0.0%
40.00%56.91,03315,15550.0%33.3%
40.00%58.593013,75033.3%50.0%
20.00%57.485513,36025.0%0.0%

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Irelia vs Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Irelia do against Smolder in League of Legends?

Irelia wins the Irelia vs Smolder matchup with a 69.2% win rate compared to Smolder's 30.8%, a 38.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Irelia do against Smolder in the early game?

In the early game, Irelia has the advantage against Smolder with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Irelia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Irelia do against Smolder in the late game?

In the late game, Irelia takes over the Irelia vs Smolder matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Irelia scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Irelia vs Smolder matchup?

Irelia wins the matchup against Smolder with a 69.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 38.5 percentage point advantage means Irelia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Irelia build against Smolder?

The best Irelia build against Smolder includes Hullbreaker, Blade of The Ruined King, Wit's End with Armored Advance. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Irelia runes against Smolder?

The best Irelia runes against Smolder use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Irelia vs Smolder matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Irelia counter Smolder?

Yes, Irelia has a favorable matchup against Smolder with a 69.2% win rate. Irelia strongly counters Smolder in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Irelia against Smolder?

When playing Irelia against Smolder, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.