Irelia - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.7%
Pick Rate
3.0%

Ireliavs Warwick

CFighterAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Irelia vs Warwick is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Warwick wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Irelia based on 12 games. Irelia wins the early laning phase while Warwick scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Irelia build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Irelia vs Warwick 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.

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Irelia - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Irelia
33.3% WR
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Warwick vs Irelia matchup - 66.7% win rate
Warwick
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Irelia vs Warwick Matchup?

Warwick wins the Irelia vs Warwick matchup
Winner
Warwick
Matches: 12
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
7.0
CS / min
6.7
602
DMG / min
912
9,422
Gold / game
11,470
257
Heal / min
675
898
DMG Mitigated / min
1,501
0.6
CC / min
1.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Irelia vs Warwick Matchup Summary

The Irelia vs Warwick matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Warwick wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Irelia's 33.3%, giving Warwick a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Irelia controls the early laning stage, but Warwick outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Irelia needs to press advantages before Warwick reaches their power spikes, while Warwick should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Warwick leads by 1,021 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Warwick has a strong advantage in this matchup. Irelia players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Warwick 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.

Irelia vs Warwick Laning Phase Breakdown

Warwick wins the laning phase against Irelia in League of Legends

Warwick is favored during the laning phase against Irelia, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Warwick holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.0Irelia
6.7Warwick
Irelia and Warwick farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
602Irelia
912Warwick
Warwick heavily out-damages Irelia by 310 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Irelia should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Warwick's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,422Irelia
11,470Warwick
Warwick generates a commanding 2,049 more gold per game than Irelia. This substantial economic advantage means Warwick consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Irelia should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Irelia
1.0Warwick
Warwick provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Irelia, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Warwick coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,156Irelia
2,176Warwick
Warwick vastly out-sustains Irelia, healing and mitigating 1,021 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Warwick can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Irelia is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Irelia, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Irelia Build Against Warwick

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Warwick, providing the mobility and stats Irelia needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Irelia against Warwick are Kraken Slayer, Terminus and Blade of The Ruined King. This combination gives Irelia an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Irelia vs Warwick matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Irelia
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Irelia early game win rateIrelia50.0%
Warwick early game win rateWarwick50.0%
Late Game
Warwick
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Irelia late game win rateIrelia25.0%
Warwick late game win rateWarwick75.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Irelia and Warwick, with Irelia holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Warwick is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Irelia. Extended games heavily favor Warwick, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Irelia has the edge early, but Warwick 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 Irelia Runes Against Warwick

Precision rune tree - Irelia primary runes vs WarwickPrecision
Conqueror - best Irelia rune vs WarwickTriumph - best Irelia rune vs WarwickLegend: Alacrity - best Irelia rune vs WarwickLast Stand - best Irelia rune vs Warwick
Inspiration rune tree - Irelia secondary runes vs WarwickInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Irelia rune vs WarwickJack Of All Trades - best Irelia rune vs Warwick
50.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Irelia the best tools to compete against Warwick in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Irelia matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.98%987.782611,89952.8%44.4%
47.87%947.391412,38347.4%48.2%
51.06%947.892513,56360.5%44.6%
44.87%787.486111,31641.0%48.7%
52.05%737.484011,51248.8%56.7%
52.11%718.089413,88357.7%48.9%
42.86%707.683412,77746.7%40.0%
59.70%677.683112,60170.4%52.5%
36.92%657.580511,24737.0%36.8%
41.38%587.672612,45830.4%48.6%
57.89%577.381012,88152.0%62.5%
54.55%557.389012,30351.7%57.7%
64.71%518.089213,22080.0%50.0%
52.00%506.972012,72252.6%51.6%
44.90%497.785313,88052.9%40.6%
36.17%477.091212,24520.0%48.1%
52.17%467.576611,43645.5%58.3%
62.79%437.392412,51668.2%57.1%
48.84%437.390512,50841.2%53.9%
48.84%437.483911,31858.3%36.8%
46.51%437.791413,28064.7%34.6%
47.62%428.178611,89460.0%36.4%
57.14%427.71,17012,66471.4%42.9%
46.34%418.081013,75742.9%48.1%
63.41%417.386912,49850.0%76.2%
39.47%387.182712,86246.7%34.8%
43.24%377.068210,60147.1%40.0%
48.65%377.594211,06247.4%50.0%
55.56%367.783911,58070.6%42.1%
27.78%367.594313,99422.2%29.6%
54.29%357.598111,72866.7%35.7%
54.29%358.487813,02968.4%37.5%
48.57%357.81,05513,02563.6%41.7%
62.50%327.396512,94061.5%63.2%
26.67%307.576211,24427.8%25.0%
62.07%297.392712,33976.9%50.0%
53.57%287.484812,65353.9%53.3%
32.14%287.374712,08841.7%25.0%
46.43%287.491112,20355.6%42.1%
57.14%287.769311,59853.3%61.5%
53.57%287.998614,20258.3%50.0%
55.56%277.483812,91760.0%52.9%
22.22%276.965511,9449.1%31.3%
50.00%267.987113,72750.0%50.0%
53.85%267.592212,99842.9%66.7%
60.00%257.292813,48644.4%68.8%
37.50%246.786312,67633.3%40.0%
54.17%247.394712,14862.5%50.0%
52.17%237.41,07814,05071.4%43.8%
39.13%238.484412,50530.8%50.0%
52.17%237.580311,18764.3%33.3%
60.87%237.782012,13064.3%55.6%
56.52%238.196013,76075.0%46.7%
40.91%227.194310,86633.3%46.1%
54.55%227.697012,95841.7%70.0%
66.67%217.196012,27777.8%58.3%
61.90%217.785512,99362.5%61.5%
30.00%207.778311,77022.2%36.4%
50.00%207.396313,46766.7%42.9%
60.00%207.594212,82285.7%46.1%
27.78%188.285512,69550.0%10.0%
55.56%187.882012,17566.7%44.4%
47.06%177.483113,31357.1%40.0%
58.82%177.580512,05260.0%58.3%
52.94%177.595011,42166.7%37.5%
56.25%167.873811,77475.0%37.5%
62.50%168.21,02011,91025.0%100.0%
68.75%168.075911,71887.5%50.0%
46.67%156.888410,74725.0%71.4%
42.86%148.371412,66342.9%42.9%
50.00%148.175512,83642.9%57.1%
42.86%147.379113,83350.0%40.0%
46.15%138.091214,71140.0%50.0%
38.46%137.385315,36350.0%33.3%
53.85%137.41,05514,81833.3%60.0%
33.33%127.06029,42250.0%25.0%
66.67%127.389111,95333.3%100.0%
50.00%127.77269,53850.0%50.0%
45.45%117.895812,97650.0%42.9%
30.00%107.779211,93525.0%33.3%
40.00%108.386514,13333.3%42.9%
30.00%106.36649,16740.0%20.0%
33.33%97.661112,393100.0%0.0%
44.44%97.980514,28866.7%33.3%
33.33%97.580612,95633.3%33.3%
33.33%96.870013,7300.0%37.5%
66.67%97.41,24017,601100.0%40.0%
75.00%87.781711,84075.0%75.0%
37.50%87.180513,52133.3%40.0%
50.00%87.26199,37457.1%0.0%
50.00%86.770412,30666.7%40.0%
28.57%77.281413,9550.0%50.0%
57.14%77.686311,23550.0%60.0%
50.00%67.676110,87840.0%100.0%
33.33%66.61,07515,6640.0%40.0%
50.00%67.292514,816100.0%25.0%
33.33%67.472715,1660.0%40.0%
33.33%68.04826,82866.7%0.0%
50.00%68.01,03913,76733.3%66.7%
80.00%56.787811,357100.0%66.7%
60.00%57.370313,057100.0%33.3%
100.00%57.875116,160100.0%100.0%
60.00%57.885210,69460.0%0.0%
40.00%56.491917,2170.0%50.0%
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Irelia vs Warwick - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Irelia do against Warwick in League of Legends?

Warwick wins the Irelia vs Warwick matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Irelia's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Irelia do against Warwick in the early game?

In the early game, Irelia has the advantage against Warwick with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Warwick in the late game?

In the late game, Warwick takes over the Irelia vs Warwick matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Warwick scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Irelia vs Warwick matchup?

Warwick wins the matchup against Irelia with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Warwick is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Irelia build against Warwick?

The best Irelia build against Warwick includes Kraken Slayer, Terminus, Blade of The Ruined King with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Irelia runes against Warwick?

The best Irelia runes against Warwick use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Irelia vs Warwick matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Irelia counter Warwick?

No, Irelia struggles against Warwick with only a 33.3% win rate. Warwick has the advantage in this matchup. Irelia players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Warwick's lead.

How do I play Irelia against Warwick?

When playing Irelia against Warwick, play cautiously and avoid Warwick's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Warwick has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.