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

Ireliavs Zed

AFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Irelia vs Zed is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Irelia wins with a 59.1% win rate (+18.2%) over Zed based on 22 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 Zed 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
Zed - 59.1% win rateZed(59.1%)
Irelia - 59.1% win rate in this matchup
Irelia
59.1% WR
VS
Zed vs Irelia matchup - 40.9% win rate
Zed
40.9% WR

Who Wins the Irelia vs Zed Matchup?

Irelia wins the Irelia vs Zed matchup
Winner
Irelia
Matches: 22
59.1%
Win Rate
40.9%
7.9
CS / min
6.5
763
DMG / min
839
12,952
Gold / game
11,978
398
Heal / min
145
1,287
DMG Mitigated / min
636
0.5
CC / min
0.3
62.5%
Early Game WR
37.5%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Irelia vs Zed Matchup Summary

The Irelia vs Zed matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Irelia wins with a 59.1% win rate compared to Zed's 40.9%, giving Irelia a 18.2 percentage point advantage. Irelia dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zed 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 904 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Irelia players can confidently pick into Zed and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zed 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 Zed Laning Phase Breakdown

Irelia wins the laning phase against Zed in League of Legends

Irelia is favored during the laning phase against Zed, 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.

Farming
7.9Irelia
6.5Zed
Irelia significantly out-farms Zed by 1.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 21 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Irelia a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Zed players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
763Irelia
839Zed
Zed deals 77 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 Zed's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,952Irelia
11,978Zed
Irelia generates a commanding 975 more gold per game than Zed. This substantial economic advantage means Irelia consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zed should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Irelia
0.3Zed
Both Irelia and Zed 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
1,685Irelia
781Zed
Irelia vastly out-sustains Zed, healing and mitigating 904 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Irelia can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zed is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zed, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Irelia Build Against Zed

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Zed, providing the mobility and stats Irelia needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Irelia against Zed 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 Zed. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Irelia vs Zed matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Irelia
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Irelia early game win rateIrelia62.5%
Zed early game win rateZed37.5%
Late Game
Irelia
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Irelia late game win rateIrelia57.1%
Zed late game win rateZed42.9%

Irelia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Zed. 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Zed. 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. Zed players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Irelia Runes Against Zed

Precision rune tree - Irelia primary runes vs ZedPrecision
Conqueror - best Irelia rune vs ZedTriumph - best Irelia rune vs ZedLegend: Alacrity - best Irelia rune vs ZedLast Stand - best Irelia rune vs Zed
Resolve rune tree - Irelia secondary runes vs ZedResolve
Bone Plating - best Irelia rune vs ZedUnflinching - best Irelia rune vs Zed
83.3% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Irelia to press their advantage against Zed, 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 Zed - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Irelia do against Zed in League of Legends?

Irelia wins the Irelia vs Zed matchup with a 59.1% win rate compared to Zed's 40.9%, a 18.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Irelia do against Zed in the early game?

In the early game, Irelia has the advantage against Zed with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. 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 Zed in the late game?

In the late game, Irelia takes over the Irelia vs Zed matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Irelia scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Irelia vs Zed matchup?

Irelia wins the matchup against Zed with a 59.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 18.2 percentage point advantage means Irelia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.

What is the best Irelia build against Zed?

The best Irelia build against Zed includes Death's Dance, Hullbreaker, Blade of The Ruined King with Armored Advance. 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 Zed?

The best Irelia runes against Zed use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 83.3% win rate in the Irelia vs Zed matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Irelia counter Zed?

Yes, Irelia has a favorable matchup against Zed with a 59.1% win rate. Irelia strongly counters Zed in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Irelia against Zed?

When playing Irelia against Zed, 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.