Ireliavs Varus
Irelia vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Irelia wins with a 65.4% win rate (+30.8%) over Varus based on 26 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 Varus 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.
Who Wins the Irelia vs Varus Matchup?
Irelia vs Varus Matchup Summary
The Irelia vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Irelia wins with a 65.4% win rate compared to Varus's 34.6%, giving Irelia a 30.8 percentage point advantage. Irelia dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Varus 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 666 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Irelia players can confidently pick into Varus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Varus 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 Varus Laning Phase Breakdown
Irelia is favored during the laning phase against Varus, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Irelia holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Irelia Build Against Varus
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Irelia needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Irelia against Varus are Death's Dance, Hullbreaker and Blade of The Ruined King. This combination gives Irelia an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Varus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Irelia vs Varus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Irelia78.6%
Varus21.4%Irelia50.0%Varus50.0%Irelia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 78.6% win rate — a 57.1 percentage point lead over Varus. 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 Varus. 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. Varus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Irelia Runes Against Varus
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Irelia to press their advantage against Varus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Irelia matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.12% | 136 | 7.8 | 725 | 12,534 | 45.2% | 43.2% | |
| 49.25% | 134 | 7.5 | 830 | 12,966 | 53.3% | 46.0% | |
| 43.85% | 130 | 7.6 | 784 | 13,283 | 52.7% | 37.3% | |
| 51.24% | 121 | 7.6 | 852 | 13,089 | 57.6% | 45.2% | |
| 40.17% | 117 | 7.6 | 818 | 12,380 | 36.4% | 43.5% | |
| 53.04% | 115 | 8.2 | 985 | 14,027 | 67.3% | 40.0% | |
| 40.87% | 115 | 7.6 | 863 | 14,126 | 47.7% | 36.6% | |
| 53.33% | 105 | 7.8 | 885 | 13,455 | 50.0% | 55.7% | |
| 59.60% | 99 | 7.4 | 906 | 12,605 | 64.3% | 53.5% | |
| 44.68% | 94 | 7.3 | 791 | 11,412 | 45.3% | 43.9% | |
| 56.82% | 88 | 7.6 | 848 | 13,231 | 57.9% | 56.0% | |
| 46.51% | 86 | 7.0 | 916 | 13,133 | 47.2% | 46.0% | |
| 52.38% | 84 | 7.2 | 732 | 11,895 | 53.3% | 51.3% | |
| 56.96% | 79 | 8.1 | 903 | 13,483 | 66.7% | 46.0% | |
| 46.75% | 77 | 7.7 | 818 | 13,253 | 38.9% | 53.7% | |
| 40.00% | 75 | 7.5 | 812 | 12,757 | 41.2% | 39.0% | |
| 51.39% | 72 | 7.8 | 1,201 | 12,346 | 51.3% | 51.5% | |
| 56.34% | 71 | 7.5 | 840 | 12,878 | 56.7% | 56.1% | |
| 56.34% | 71 | 7.8 | 1,131 | 13,509 | 45.2% | 65.0% | |
| 46.97% | 66 | 7.2 | 793 | 12,373 | 43.3% | 50.0% | |
| 56.06% | 66 | 7.3 | 858 | 14,488 | 60.0% | 53.7% | |
| 46.88% | 64 | 7.7 | 838 | 13,284 | 51.9% | 43.2% | |
| 37.50% | 64 | 7.5 | 827 | 12,411 | 35.3% | 40.0% | |
| 54.69% | 64 | 7.4 | 879 | 13,407 | 48.3% | 60.0% | |
| 44.44% | 63 | 7.7 | 995 | 12,726 | 43.3% | 45.5% | |
| 56.45% | 62 | 8.0 | 874 | 12,872 | 61.8% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 62 | 7.7 | 849 | 12,722 | 48.3% | 51.5% | |
| 50.00% | 60 | 7.3 | 844 | 12,500 | 48.5% | 51.9% | |
| 48.28% | 58 | 7.3 | 993 | 12,404 | 53.6% | 43.3% | |
| 46.55% | 58 | 7.2 | 749 | 13,158 | 59.1% | 38.9% | |
| 42.11% | 57 | 7.6 | 875 | 13,844 | 50.0% | 35.5% | |
| 57.89% | 57 | 7.8 | 831 | 13,411 | 57.1% | 58.6% | |
| 43.64% | 55 | 7.4 | 796 | 12,539 | 32.1% | 55.6% | |
| 40.00% | 55 | 7.7 | 923 | 13,172 | 59.3% | 21.4% | |
| 40.74% | 54 | 7.7 | 959 | 13,613 | 40.0% | 41.4% | |
| 50.00% | 52 | 7.7 | 879 | 12,067 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 43.14% | 51 | 7.6 | 770 | 12,537 | 46.1% | 40.0% | |
| 62.00% | 50 | 7.6 | 894 | 13,009 | 62.5% | 61.5% | |
| 58.00% | 50 | 7.9 | 967 | 13,655 | 56.5% | 59.3% | |
| 48.98% | 49 | 7.7 | 743 | 12,333 | 45.5% | 51.9% | |
| 57.14% | 49 | 7.2 | 760 | 12,853 | 52.2% | 61.5% | |
| 58.70% | 46 | 8.2 | 885 | 13,611 | 65.2% | 52.2% | |
| 52.17% | 46 | 8.3 | 940 | 13,526 | 42.1% | 59.3% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 7.7 | 1,034 | 15,427 | 53.3% | 60.0% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 7.1 | 963 | 12,518 | 45.0% | 50.0% | |
| 56.82% | 44 | 7.5 | 871 | 11,813 | 48.3% | 73.3% | |
| 46.51% | 43 | 7.9 | 792 | 12,625 | 59.1% | 33.3% | |
| 46.51% | 43 | 7.5 | 875 | 12,573 | 50.0% | 44.0% | |
| 45.24% | 42 | 7.7 | 871 | 13,021 | 47.8% | 42.1% | |
| 45.24% | 42 | 7.8 | 798 | 11,939 | 50.0% | 35.7% | |
| 50.00% | 42 | 7.8 | 862 | 12,314 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 48.78% | 41 | 7.7 | 937 | 11,694 | 50.0% | 47.4% | |
| 58.97% | 39 | 7.6 | 849 | 11,858 | 71.4% | 44.4% | |
| 56.41% | 39 | 8.0 | 870 | 13,061 | 65.0% | 47.4% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 7.0 | 890 | 12,690 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 7.7 | 890 | 12,933 | 66.7% | 52.6% | |
| 58.33% | 36 | 7.8 | 773 | 13,506 | 75.0% | 45.0% | |
| 58.33% | 36 | 7.2 | 849 | 13,622 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 7.8 | 954 | 14,603 | 61.5% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 33 | 8.2 | 934 | 13,333 | 86.7% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 7.6 | 923 | 12,522 | 61.1% | 46.7% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 7.3 | 822 | 13,321 | 45.5% | 42.9% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 7.9 | 862 | 10,969 | 64.7% | 57.1% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 8.3 | 816 | 12,753 | 43.8% | 53.3% | |
| 68.97% | 29 | 7.8 | 938 | 13,975 | 66.7% | 70.6% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 8.0 | 1,046 | 12,976 | 64.3% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 7.4 | 735 | 13,158 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 7.5 | 858 | 13,321 | 55.6% | 42.1% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 7.8 | 830 | 13,485 | 58.3% | 31.3% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 8.0 | 730 | 12,143 | 61.5% | 40.0% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 7.7 | 1,028 | 14,591 | 83.3% | 40.0% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 8.0 | 767 | 13,177 | 78.6% | 50.0% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 7.6 | 828 | 10,985 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 7.8 | 913 | 12,818 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 7.0 | 794 | 11,721 | 46.7% | 20.0% | |
| 68.00% | 25 | 7.9 | 971 | 13,392 | 72.7% | 64.3% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 7.7 | 767 | 12,786 | 46.1% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 7.5 | 707 | 12,348 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 7.3 | 904 | 13,512 | 54.5% | 61.5% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 7.2 | 743 | 12,959 | 33.3% | 53.3% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 6.9 | 872 | 12,712 | 22.2% | 41.7% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 7.9 | 955 | 11,871 | 54.5% | 60.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 7.6 | 822 | 14,198 | 66.7% | 38.5% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 6.9 | 837 | 11,910 | 36.4% | 37.5% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 7.6 | 878 | 10,682 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 7.8 | 839 | 13,007 | 83.3% | 27.3% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 7.5 | 959 | 14,708 | 40.0% | 63.6% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 7.4 | 758 | 14,522 | 71.4% | 37.5% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 8.4 | 684 | 11,815 | 55.6% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 7.1 | 779 | 11,695 | 28.6% | 28.6% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 8.1 | 1,047 | 15,861 | 83.3% | 42.9% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 7.5 | 967 | 14,729 | 60.0% | 25.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 6.7 | 766 | 12,054 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 7.6 | 925 | 14,051 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 7.1 | 577 | 12,433 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 6.3 | 878 | 10,457 | 87.5% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 8.4 | 943 | 11,640 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 8.4 | 1,026 | 13,636 | 80.0% | 80.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 651 | 12,441 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 8.0 | 1,154 | 11,747 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.6 | 983 | 13,230 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.3 | 928 | 13,458 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 8.3 | 986 | 9,459 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 8.3 | 1,046 | 13,245 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.4 | 914 | 10,010 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.9 | 869 | 14,068 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 7.9 | 808 | 11,284 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.3 | 631 | 13,743 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.4 | 878 | 12,463 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 7.8 | 869 | 14,433 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.9 | 852 | 14,468 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 829 | 12,364 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 8.4 | 856 | 14,689 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.9 | 997 | 18,293 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 9.1 | 1,046 | 13,567 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 8.4 | 782 | 12,920 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 8.1 | 1,200 | 12,487 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.8 | 959 | 14,509 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 8.0 | 820 | 13,691 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
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Irelia vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Irelia do against Varus in League of Legends?
Irelia wins the Irelia vs Varus matchup with a 65.4% win rate compared to Varus's 34.6%, a 30.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Irelia do against Varus in the early game?
In the early game, Irelia has the advantage against Varus with a 78.6% win rate versus 21.4%. 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 Varus in the late game?
In the late game, Irelia takes over the Irelia vs Varus 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 Varus matchup?
Irelia wins the matchup against Varus with a 65.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 30.8 percentage point advantage means Irelia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.
What is the best Irelia build against Varus?
The best Irelia build against Varus includes Death's Dance, Hullbreaker, Blade of The Ruined King with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Varus?
The best Irelia runes against Varus use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Irelia vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Irelia counter Varus?
Yes, Irelia has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 65.4% win rate. Irelia strongly counters Varus in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Irelia against Varus?
When playing Irelia against Varus, 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.