Irelia, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
1.8%
Ban Rate
9.0%

Irelia Top Win Rate & Tier

Irelia C TierFighterAssassin
Patch
26.20
Games
2,307
Lane
Top
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 13, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

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.

Is Irelia Good in Patch 26.20?

Irelia is middle of the pack in Patch 26.20: C tier as Top. Irelia's 49.8% win rate ranks #26 of 48 Top champions, and its pick rate ranks #21. That is within half a point of Patch 26.19. Irelia is banned in 9.0% of games and present (picked or banned) in 15.5%.

Tier
C
Win Rate
49.8%#26 of 48 Top
Pick Rate
1.8%#21 of 48 Top
Ban Rate
9.0%
Win rate change
+0.2vs Patch 26.19

Win rate over the last patches (Top)

Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Irelia →

Irelia Roles

Irelia goes Top in 55% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.

Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.

Patch 26.20 Irelia Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1948.99%
Patch 26.2049.22%
+0.23%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.193.23%
Patch 26.203.23%
0.00%

Quick overview of Irelia's optimal setup in League of Legends. Irelia's top build includes Plated Steelcaps, Hullbreaker, Blade of The Ruined King, using Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Irelia performs well against Camille, Yasuo, Gnar but struggles against Jax, Gangplank, Pantheon.

Irelia Strengths and Weaknesses

Where Irelia stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.

Strengths

  • CS: better than 99% of champions
  • Damage to buildings: better than 97% of champions
  • Healing: better than 81% of champions

Weaknesses

  • Vision score: below 84% of champions

Irelia ranks in the 87.5 percentile for early game strength, 10.7 percentile for late game scaling, 77.4 percentile for objective control, 46.9 percentile for support strength, 98.2 percentile for creep farming, and 50.0 percentile for damage output.

Irelia demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 4.3% decrease from Iron to Chal tiers. This pattern suggests that Irelia may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Irelia achieves a 54.3% win rate, which gradually declines to 50.0% in Chal. This trend often indicates that Irelia's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (54.3%), Bronze (45.0%), Silver (50.0%), Gold (48.1%), Platinum (47.1%)) suggests that while Irelia can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Irelia's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Irelia is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Irelia, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Irelia at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.

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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 56.67% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 41.18% in 45 minute games. Understanding Irelia Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Irelia include Jax, Xin Zhao, Katarina. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Irelia in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Irelia, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
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Is Irelia Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20

Is Irelia good in Patch 26.20?

Irelia is average this patch: C tier as Top with a 49.8% win rate. That win rate ranks #26 of 48 Top champions.

What lane is Irelia played in?

Mostly Top (55% of ranked games), also Mid (43%).

How often is Irelia banned?

Irelia is banned in 9.0% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 15.5%.

What is Irelia good at?

Compared with every champion this patch, Irelia stands out for CS (99/100), Damage to buildings (97/100), Healing (81/100).

Which champions are similar to Irelia?

Champions that play like Irelia: Jax, Xin Zhao, Katarina.