Irelia the Blade Dancer
The Noxian occupation of Ionia produced many heroes, none more unlikely than young Irelia of Navori. Trained in the ancient dances of her province, she adapted her art for war, using the graceful and carefully practised movements to levitate a host of deadly blades. After proving herself as a fighter, she was thrust into the role of resistance leader and figurehead, and to this day remains dedicated to the preservation of her homeland.
Ionian Fervor
When Irelia strikes enemies with spells she gains stacking bonus Attack Speed. At maximum stacks she also gains bonus damage on hit.
Bladesurge
Irelia dashes forward to strike her target, healing herself. If the target is Marked or dies to Bladesurge, its cooldown refreshes.
Cost:- 15
Cooldown:- 10/
- 9/
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- 6
Range:- 600
Defiant Dance
Irelia charges a strike that deals more damage as she charges. She takes reduced physical damage during the charge.
Cost:- 70/
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Cooldown:- 20/
- 18/
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- 12
Range:- 825
Flawless Duet
Irelia sends out two blades which converge on each other. Enemies caught in between are damaged, stunned and Marked.
Cost:- 50
Cooldown:- 16/
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- 10
Range:- 850
Vanguard's Edge
Irelia fires a massive number of blades that explode outward upon hitting an enemy champion. Enemies hit by the blades are damaged and Marked. Afterwards the blades form a wall that will damage and slow enemies that walk through it.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 125/
- 105/
- 85
Range:- 950
- Fighter,
- Assassin
Patch 26.1 Irelia Changes
Quick overview of Irelia's optimal setup in League of Legends. Irelia's top build includes Crimson Lucidity, Death's Dance, Blade of The Ruined King, using Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Irelia performs well against Vladimir, Yone, Aatrox but struggles against Nasus, Malphite, Tryndamere.
- Irelia's Top Build
- Irelia's Best Runes
- Irelia's Top Matchups
- Irelia's Counters
Irelia's base statistics in League of Legends. Irelia has 630 base health, 65 attack damage, 36 armor, and 30 magic resist. Understanding Irelia's stats is crucial for maximizing Irelia's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Irelia's stats against other champions to see how Irelia ranks.
AP:0
AD:65(3.5 per level)
AS:0(2.5 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:350(50 per level)
Mana Regen:8(0.8 per level)
Health:630(115 per level)
Health Regen:3(0.85 per level)
Armor:36(4.7 per level)
MR:30(2.05 per level)
Speed:335
Attack Range:200(200 per level)
Irelia Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Irelia Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 59.29% win rate in 25 minute games, while performing lowest at 42.88% in 40 minute games. Understanding Irelia Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Irelia's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 97.7%, Late Game: 1.7%, Objective Control: 73.5%, Supportive Strength: 53.6%, Creep Farming: 99.4%, Damage: 75.6%. These percentile rankings show how Irelia compares to other champions in each category.
Irelia exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Irelia's performance shows a 7.8% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Irelia rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (47.5% win rate), players may struggle to execute Irelia's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (55.3% win rate), Irelia's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Irelia has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Irelia should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (47.5%), Bronze (51.6%), Silver (49.0%), Gold (51.9%), Platinum (49.7%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Irelia's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Irelia an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Irelia
Strengths
- Solid win rate (50.35%) shows reliable performance
- Strong matchups against Vladimir and Yone
- Optimal rune setup achieves 68.8% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Nasus (32.8% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Requires proper positioning and cooldown management
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Irelia into favorable matchups like Vladimir where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Resolve rune setup for a $68.8% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Irelia Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Irelia in League of Legends?
Irelia is currently B tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Irelia ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Irelia's win rate?
Irelia has a 50.35% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Irelia's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Irelia?
Champions similar to Irelia include Naafiri, Volibear, and Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Irelia in League of Legends.
How does Irelia perform during different match durations?
Irelia's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Irelia's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Irelia's performance at different game lengths.