Irelia - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.8%
Pick Rate
3.1%

Ireliavs Veigar

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Irelia vs Veigar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Irelia wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.7%) over Veigar based on 71 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 Veigar matchup.

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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
Irelia - 56.3% win rate in this matchup
Irelia
56.3% WR
VS
Veigar vs Irelia matchup - 43.7% win rate
Veigar
43.7% WR

Who Wins the Irelia vs Veigar Matchup?

Irelia wins the Irelia vs Veigar matchup
Winner
Irelia
Matches: 71
56.3%
Win Rate
43.7%
7.5
CS / min
6.3
840
DMG / min
902
12,878
Gold / game
11,413
418
Heal / min
105
1,209
DMG Mitigated / min
426
0.6
CC / min
0.7
56.7%
Early Game WR
43.3%
56.1%
Late Game WR
43.9%

Irelia vs Veigar Matchup Summary

The Irelia vs Veigar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 71 recent matches analyzed, Irelia wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Veigar's 43.7%, giving Irelia a 12.7 percentage point advantage. Irelia dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Veigar 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 1,095 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Irelia players can confidently pick into Veigar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Veigar 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 Veigar Laning Phase Breakdown

Irelia wins the laning phase against Veigar in League of Legends

Irelia is favored during the laning phase against Veigar, 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.

Farming
7.5Irelia
6.3Veigar
Irelia significantly out-farms Veigar by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 19 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Irelia a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Veigar players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
840Irelia
902Veigar
Veigar deals 61 more champion damage per minute than Irelia. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Irelia choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Veigar's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,878Irelia
11,413Veigar
Irelia generates a commanding 1,464 more gold per game than Veigar. This substantial economic advantage means Irelia consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Veigar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Irelia
0.7Veigar
Both Irelia and Veigar provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,627Irelia
531Veigar
Irelia vastly out-sustains Veigar, healing and mitigating 1,095 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Irelia can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Veigar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Veigar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Irelia Build Against Veigar

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Veigar, providing the mobility and stats Irelia needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Irelia against Veigar are Kraken Slayer, 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Veigar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Irelia vs Veigar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Irelia
56.7%
+13.3% advantage
Irelia early game win rateIrelia56.7%
Veigar early game win rateVeigar43.3%
Late Game
Irelia
56.1%
+12.2% advantage
Irelia late game win rateIrelia56.1%
Veigar late game win rateVeigar43.9%

Irelia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.7% win rate — a 13.3 percentage point lead over Veigar. This lopsided early game means Irelia can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Irelia is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.1% win rate — 12.2 points above Veigar. Extended games heavily favor Irelia, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Irelia Runes Against Veigar

Precision rune tree - Irelia primary runes vs VeigarPrecision
Conqueror - best Irelia rune vs VeigarTriumph - best Irelia rune vs VeigarLegend: Alacrity - best Irelia rune vs VeigarLast Stand - best Irelia rune vs Veigar
Inspiration rune tree - Irelia secondary runes vs VeigarInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Irelia rune vs VeigarJack Of All Trades - best Irelia rune vs Veigar
60.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Irelia to press their advantage against Veigar, 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.

Irelia matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.12%1367.872512,53445.2%43.2%
49.25%1347.583012,96653.3%46.0%
43.85%1307.678413,28352.7%37.3%
51.24%1217.685213,08957.6%45.2%
40.17%1177.681812,38036.4%43.5%
53.04%1158.298514,02767.3%40.0%
40.87%1157.686314,12647.7%36.6%
53.33%1057.888513,45550.0%55.7%
59.60%997.490612,60564.3%53.5%
44.68%947.379111,41245.3%43.9%
56.82%887.684813,23157.9%56.0%
46.51%867.091613,13347.2%46.0%
52.38%847.273211,89553.3%51.3%
56.96%798.190313,48366.7%46.0%
46.75%777.781813,25338.9%53.7%
40.00%757.581212,75741.2%39.0%
51.39%727.81,20112,34651.3%51.5%
56.34%717.584012,87856.7%56.1%
56.34%717.81,13113,50945.2%65.0%
46.97%667.279312,37343.3%50.0%
56.06%667.385814,48860.0%53.7%
46.88%647.783813,28451.9%43.2%
37.50%647.582712,41135.3%40.0%
54.69%647.487913,40748.3%60.0%
44.44%637.799512,72643.3%45.5%
56.45%628.087412,87261.8%50.0%
50.00%627.784912,72248.3%51.5%
50.00%607.384412,50048.5%51.9%
48.28%587.399312,40453.6%43.3%
46.55%587.274913,15859.1%38.9%
42.11%577.687513,84450.0%35.5%
57.89%577.883113,41157.1%58.6%
43.64%557.479612,53932.1%55.6%
40.00%557.792313,17259.3%21.4%
40.74%547.795913,61340.0%41.4%
50.00%527.787912,06750.0%50.0%
43.14%517.677012,53746.1%40.0%
62.00%507.689413,00962.5%61.5%
58.00%507.996713,65556.5%59.3%
48.98%497.774312,33345.5%51.9%
57.14%497.276012,85352.2%61.5%
58.70%468.288513,61165.2%52.2%
52.17%468.394013,52642.1%59.3%
57.78%457.71,03415,42753.3%60.0%
47.73%447.196312,51845.0%50.0%
56.82%447.587111,81348.3%73.3%
46.51%437.979212,62559.1%33.3%
46.51%437.587512,57350.0%44.0%
45.24%427.787113,02147.8%42.1%
45.24%427.879811,93950.0%35.7%
50.00%427.886212,31450.0%50.0%
48.78%417.793711,69450.0%47.4%
58.97%397.684911,85871.4%44.4%
56.41%398.087013,06165.0%47.4%
50.00%387.089012,69050.0%50.0%
59.46%377.789012,93366.7%52.6%
58.33%367.877313,50675.0%45.0%
58.33%367.284913,62260.0%57.1%
50.00%347.895414,60361.5%42.9%
66.67%338.293413,33386.7%50.0%
54.55%337.692312,52261.1%46.7%
43.75%327.382213,32145.5%42.9%
61.29%317.986210,96964.7%57.1%
48.39%318.381612,75343.8%53.3%
68.97%297.893813,97566.7%70.6%
46.43%288.01,04612,97664.3%28.6%
50.00%287.473513,15857.1%42.9%
46.43%287.585813,32155.6%42.1%
42.86%287.883013,48558.3%31.3%
50.00%288.073012,14361.5%40.0%
59.26%277.71,02814,59183.3%40.0%
65.38%268.076713,17778.6%50.0%
57.69%267.682810,98566.7%37.5%
38.46%267.891312,81833.3%42.9%
36.00%257.079411,72146.7%20.0%
68.00%257.997113,39272.7%64.3%
45.83%247.776712,78646.1%45.5%
50.00%247.570712,34850.0%50.0%
58.33%247.390413,51254.5%61.5%
45.83%247.274312,95933.3%53.3%
33.33%216.987212,71222.2%41.7%
57.14%217.995511,87154.5%60.0%
47.37%197.682214,19866.7%38.5%
36.84%196.983711,91036.4%37.5%
72.22%187.687810,68275.0%66.7%
47.06%177.883913,00783.3%27.3%
56.25%167.595914,70840.0%63.6%
53.33%157.475814,52271.4%37.5%
57.14%148.468411,81555.6%60.0%
28.57%147.177911,69528.6%28.6%
61.54%138.11,04715,86183.3%42.9%
38.46%137.596714,72960.0%25.0%
27.27%116.776612,0540.0%42.9%
54.55%117.692514,05160.0%50.0%
36.36%117.157712,43320.0%50.0%
81.82%116.387810,45787.5%66.7%
54.55%118.494311,64050.0%66.7%
80.00%108.41,02613,63680.0%80.0%
60.00%106.165112,44160.0%60.0%
77.78%98.01,15411,74766.7%100.0%
62.50%87.698313,230100.0%40.0%
57.14%77.392813,458100.0%40.0%
71.43%78.39869,45960.0%100.0%
57.14%78.31,04613,245100.0%25.0%
66.67%67.491410,01075.0%50.0%
50.00%66.986914,068100.0%25.0%
100.00%67.980811,284100.0%100.0%
83.33%67.363113,74366.7%100.0%
33.33%67.487812,46366.7%0.0%
100.00%67.886914,433100.0%100.0%
33.33%67.985214,46850.0%25.0%
40.00%57.182912,3640.0%66.7%
60.00%58.485614,68975.0%0.0%
80.00%57.999718,293100.0%66.7%
20.00%59.11,04613,56733.3%0.0%
60.00%58.478212,920100.0%33.3%
80.00%58.11,20012,487100.0%50.0%
60.00%57.895914,509100.0%0.0%
40.00%58.082013,69166.7%0.0%

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Irelia vs Veigar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Irelia do against Veigar in League of Legends?

Irelia wins the Irelia vs Veigar matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to Veigar's 43.7%, a 12.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 71 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Irelia do against Veigar in the early game?

In the early game, Irelia has the advantage against Veigar with a 56.7% win rate versus 43.3%. 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 Veigar in the late game?

In the late game, Irelia takes over the Irelia vs Veigar matchup with a 56.1% win rate compared to 43.9%. Irelia scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Irelia vs Veigar matchup?

Irelia wins the matchup against Veigar with a 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 12.7 percentage point advantage means Irelia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 71 games analyzed.

What is the best Irelia build against Veigar?

The best Irelia build against Veigar includes Kraken Slayer, Blade of The Ruined King, Wit's End with Chainlaced Crushers. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Veigar?

The best Irelia runes against Veigar use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Irelia vs Veigar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Irelia counter Veigar?

Yes, Irelia has a favorable matchup against Veigar with a 56.3% win rate. Irelia strongly counters Veigar in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Irelia against Veigar?

When playing Irelia against Veigar, 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.