Vayne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.9%
Pick Rate
4.8%

Vaynevs Irelia

FMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vayne vs Irelia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Irelia wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Vayne based on 5 games. Irelia wins the early laning phase while Vayne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vayne vs Irelia matchup.

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Vayne Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vayne 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
Vayne - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Vayne
40.0% WR
VS
Irelia vs Vayne matchup - 60.0% win rate
Irelia
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Vayne vs Irelia Matchup?

Irelia wins the Vayne vs Irelia matchup
Winner
Irelia
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.0
CS / min
7.0
1,057
DMG / min
976
14,892
Gold / game
15,956
280
Heal / min
450
733
DMG Mitigated / min
1,570
0.4
CC / min
0.7
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Vayne vs Irelia Matchup Summary

The Vayne vs Irelia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Irelia wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vayne's 40.0%, giving Irelia a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Irelia controls the early laning stage, but Vayne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Irelia needs to press advantages before Vayne reaches their power spikes, while Vayne should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Irelia leads by 1,008 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Irelia has a strong advantage in this matchup. Vayne players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Irelia 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.

Vayne vs Irelia Laning Phase Breakdown

Irelia wins the laning phase against Vayne in League of Legends

Irelia is favored during the laning phase against Vayne, 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
6.0Vayne
7.0Irelia
Irelia significantly out-farms Vayne by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Irelia a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Vayne players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,057Vayne
976Irelia
Vayne heavily out-damages Irelia by 81 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 Vayne's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,892Vayne
15,956Irelia
Irelia generates a commanding 1,064 more gold per game than Vayne. This substantial economic advantage means Irelia consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vayne should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Vayne
0.7Irelia
Both Vayne and Irelia provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,012Vayne
2,020Irelia
Irelia vastly out-sustains Vayne, healing and mitigating 1,008 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Irelia can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vayne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vayne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vayne Build Against Irelia

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Irelia, providing the mobility and stats Vayne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vayne against Irelia are Stormrazor, Trinity Force and Experimental Hexplate. This combination gives Vayne an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Irelia. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vayne vs Irelia matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Irelia
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vayne early game win rateVayne0.0%
Irelia early game win rateIrelia100.0%
Late Game
Vayne
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vayne late game win rateVayne50.0%
Irelia late game win rateIrelia50.0%

Irelia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Vayne. This lopsided early game means Irelia can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Vayne at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Irelia. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Precision rune tree - Vayne primary runes vs IreliaPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Vayne rune vs IreliaTriumph - best Vayne rune vs IreliaLegend: Alacrity - best Vayne rune vs IreliaCoup de Grace - best Vayne rune vs Irelia
Resolve rune tree - Vayne secondary runes vs IreliaResolve
Conditioning - best Vayne rune vs IreliaOvergrowth - best Vayne rune vs Irelia
66.7% WR

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


Vayne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Vayne'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 Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Vayne 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
48.39%935.883812,74245.2%50.0%
46.99%836.385412,66042.9%50.0%
53.01%835.987313,59358.1%50.0%
48.72%786.286213,82135.0%53.5%
46.77%626.382510,60241.7%53.9%
36.54%526.173912,14111.1%50.0%
51.02%496.494213,18130.0%65.5%
33.33%426.382113,28025.0%36.7%
51.61%316.181612,32450.0%52.4%
40.00%306.080211,18235.7%43.8%
40.00%306.388012,92944.4%38.1%
41.67%246.093713,41744.4%40.0%
43.48%235.970411,49130.0%53.9%
59.09%226.281411,07366.7%53.9%
50.00%205.790912,85257.1%46.1%
26.32%195.776910,39020.0%33.3%
57.89%196.390411,95150.0%63.6%
63.16%196.275310,65175.0%42.9%
61.11%185.888013,02580.0%53.9%
41.18%175.875611,40716.7%54.5%
66.67%155.581111,03883.3%55.6%
40.00%156.088714,12640.0%40.0%
42.86%146.375812,37728.6%57.1%
50.00%146.31,08313,08740.0%55.6%
50.00%146.671411,38233.3%80.0%
57.14%146.01,01611,73057.1%57.1%
46.15%136.880711,33428.6%66.7%
84.62%136.81,30913,21880.0%87.5%
38.46%135.87979,95022.2%75.0%
61.54%136.375715,01433.3%70.0%
33.33%126.589715,6330.0%40.0%
72.73%115.969612,05150.0%85.7%
40.00%106.082811,0040.0%57.1%
30.00%105.91,09210,36820.0%40.0%
40.00%105.375111,0470.0%66.7%
77.78%97.079010,74683.3%66.7%
66.67%96.11,02415,000100.0%62.5%
44.44%96.178013,51650.0%42.9%
37.50%86.594812,7660.0%60.0%
50.00%86.38268,12950.0%50.0%
71.43%76.01,24813,755100.0%60.0%
71.43%77.21,35616,04850.0%80.0%
66.67%66.785212,325100.0%50.0%
16.67%65.996912,6300.0%33.3%
66.67%65.765712,40550.0%75.0%
33.33%66.290313,02450.0%25.0%
50.00%66.583813,1700.0%75.0%
66.67%66.694911,83950.0%75.0%
50.00%66.097112,154100.0%40.0%
33.33%67.475312,492100.0%20.0%
66.67%63.61,00510,165100.0%0.0%
33.33%65.772612,8680.0%40.0%
50.00%66.41,18513,5870.0%60.0%
40.00%56.083912,463100.0%25.0%
40.00%56.01,05714,8920.0%50.0%
40.00%55.974410,886100.0%25.0%
40.00%55.399213,924100.0%25.0%
40.00%55.71,01014,069100.0%25.0%

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Vayne vs Irelia - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vayne do against Irelia in League of Legends?

Irelia wins the Vayne vs Irelia matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vayne's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Vayne do against Irelia in the early game?

In the early game, Irelia has the advantage against Vayne with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Irelia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vayne do against Irelia in the late game?

In the late game, Vayne takes over the Vayne vs Irelia matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Vayne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vayne vs Irelia matchup?

Irelia wins the matchup against Vayne with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Irelia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Vayne build against Irelia?

The best Vayne build against Irelia includes Stormrazor, Trinity Force, Experimental Hexplate with Berserker's Greaves. 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 Vayne runes against Irelia?

The best Vayne runes against Irelia use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Vayne vs Irelia matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vayne counter Irelia?

No, Vayne struggles against Irelia with only a 40.0% win rate. Irelia has the advantage in this matchup. Vayne players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Irelia's lead.

How do I play Vayne against Irelia?

When playing Vayne against Irelia, play cautiously and avoid Irelia's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Irelia in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.