Veigarvs Irelia
Veigar vs Irelia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Irelia wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.7%) over Veigar based on 71 games. Irelia holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Veigar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Veigar vs Irelia matchup.
Veigar Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Veigar 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.
Who Wins the Veigar vs Irelia Matchup?
Veigar vs Irelia Matchup Summary
The Veigar vs Irelia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 71 recent matches analyzed, Irelia wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Veigar's 43.7%, giving Irelia a 12.7 percentage point advantage. Irelia dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Veigar 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 1,095 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Irelia has a strong advantage in this matchup. Veigar 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.
Veigar vs Irelia Laning Phase Breakdown
Irelia is favored during the laning phase against Veigar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Irelia holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Veigar Build Against Irelia
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Irelia, providing the mobility and stats Veigar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Veigar against Irelia are Rod of Ages, Rabadon's Deathcap and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Veigar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 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 Veigar vs Irelia matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Veigar43.3%
Irelia56.7%Veigar43.9%Irelia56.1%Irelia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.7% win rate — a 13.3 percentage point lead over Veigar. 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 56.1% win rate — 12.2 points above Veigar. 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. Veigar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Veigar Runes Against Irelia
Sorcery
Domination
The Sorcery and Domination rune setup gives Veigar the best tools to compete against Irelia in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Veigar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Veigar'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 Veigar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.77% | 323 | 6.7 | 925 | 12,711 | 40.8% | 57.5% | |
| 53.57% | 308 | 6.6 | 943 | 12,491 | 51.6% | 55.0% | |
| 47.20% | 250 | 5.8 | 860 | 12,545 | 44.4% | 48.8% | |
| 46.35% | 233 | 6.4 | 855 | 12,027 | 43.4% | 48.8% | |
| 42.13% | 197 | 6.3 | 903 | 11,817 | 40.7% | 43.4% | |
| 38.95% | 190 | 6.2 | 826 | 11,467 | 31.8% | 45.1% | |
| 48.66% | 187 | 6.3 | 837 | 11,738 | 37.5% | 57.0% | |
| 52.97% | 185 | 6.2 | 920 | 12,895 | 53.9% | 52.5% | |
| 55.74% | 183 | 6.5 | 929 | 12,243 | 59.7% | 53.1% | |
| 51.98% | 177 | 6.7 | 881 | 12,654 | 47.6% | 54.4% | |
| 51.79% | 168 | 6.4 | 900 | 12,025 | 51.4% | 52.0% | |
| 52.80% | 161 | 6.4 | 842 | 11,885 | 49.2% | 55.2% | |
| 56.64% | 143 | 6.1 | 1,000 | 12,326 | 60.9% | 53.2% | |
| 49.25% | 134 | 6.1 | 872 | 12,178 | 40.7% | 55.0% | |
| 44.80% | 125 | 6.3 | 945 | 11,894 | 34.7% | 51.3% | |
| 53.39% | 118 | 6.7 | 903 | 13,486 | 58.5% | 49.2% | |
| 52.25% | 111 | 5.7 | 910 | 12,332 | 53.5% | 51.5% | |
| 58.88% | 107 | 6.5 | 1,006 | 13,829 | 45.5% | 64.9% | |
| 50.00% | 100 | 6.9 | 913 | 12,197 | 46.7% | 52.7% | |
| 48.00% | 100 | 6.4 | 870 | 12,110 | 41.5% | 52.5% | |
| 56.00% | 100 | 6.6 | 983 | 13,932 | 68.6% | 49.2% | |
| 53.06% | 98 | 6.4 | 882 | 11,591 | 53.3% | 52.8% | |
| 42.86% | 98 | 6.7 | 922 | 13,081 | 44.1% | 42.2% | |
| 64.58% | 96 | 6.5 | 1,107 | 12,522 | 52.6% | 72.4% | |
| 61.70% | 94 | 6.6 | 916 | 12,125 | 64.8% | 57.5% | |
| 49.44% | 89 | 6.5 | 881 | 12,875 | 45.7% | 51.9% | |
| 48.28% | 87 | 6.5 | 1,021 | 13,546 | 53.6% | 45.8% | |
| 53.49% | 86 | 6.3 | 793 | 11,504 | 42.5% | 63.0% | |
| 52.50% | 80 | 6.8 | 889 | 12,462 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 51.28% | 78 | 6.1 | 837 | 12,716 | 53.1% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 77 | 6.3 | 922 | 13,917 | 65.2% | 53.7% | |
| 44.16% | 77 | 6.6 | 900 | 13,287 | 43.2% | 45.0% | |
| 55.26% | 76 | 7.0 | 1,026 | 13,142 | 55.9% | 54.8% | |
| 50.00% | 74 | 6.5 | 920 | 12,122 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.93% | 71 | 6.7 | 1,028 | 13,885 | 55.2% | 54.8% | |
| 43.66% | 71 | 6.3 | 902 | 11,413 | 43.3% | 43.9% | |
| 52.11% | 71 | 6.9 | 1,051 | 13,824 | 52.6% | 51.9% | |
| 50.72% | 69 | 6.6 | 865 | 12,072 | 64.3% | 41.5% | |
| 58.21% | 67 | 6.7 | 909 | 13,606 | 64.5% | 52.8% | |
| 45.31% | 64 | 6.3 | 981 | 11,233 | 42.4% | 48.4% | |
| 67.19% | 64 | 6.7 | 1,013 | 13,507 | 70.6% | 63.3% | |
| 61.29% | 62 | 6.8 | 1,070 | 12,917 | 52.2% | 66.7% | |
| 45.76% | 59 | 4.1 | 754 | 11,334 | 39.1% | 50.0% | |
| 50.85% | 59 | 6.6 | 1,026 | 13,169 | 42.1% | 55.0% | |
| 51.85% | 54 | 5.5 | 826 | 12,577 | 47.4% | 54.3% | |
| 52.83% | 53 | 5.4 | 930 | 13,600 | 50.0% | 54.0% | |
| 45.10% | 51 | 6.5 | 1,025 | 13,500 | 40.0% | 47.2% | |
| 55.10% | 49 | 6.3 | 801 | 12,396 | 43.8% | 60.6% | |
| 63.83% | 47 | 5.6 | 909 | 13,499 | 68.4% | 60.7% | |
| 59.57% | 47 | 6.6 | 910 | 11,879 | 62.1% | 55.6% | |
| 54.35% | 46 | 5.3 | 860 | 11,986 | 58.8% | 51.7% | |
| 45.45% | 44 | 6.6 | 947 | 14,144 | 42.9% | 46.7% | |
| 41.86% | 43 | 6.1 | 1,007 | 11,970 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 55.81% | 43 | 7.1 | 914 | 12,223 | 63.2% | 50.0% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 6.3 | 970 | 14,323 | 53.9% | 51.9% | |
| 61.54% | 39 | 6.0 | 928 | 13,049 | 54.5% | 64.3% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 5.8 | 777 | 10,960 | 36.8% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 7.0 | 902 | 14,516 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.24% | 34 | 5.7 | 810 | 13,345 | 36.4% | 39.1% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 6.3 | 968 | 13,230 | 41.7% | 52.6% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 6.7 | 912 | 12,132 | 41.2% | 71.4% | |
| 63.33% | 30 | 6.5 | 892 | 11,881 | 53.9% | 70.6% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 2.6 | 791 | 11,867 | 9.1% | 55.6% | |
| 37.93% | 29 | 2.9 | 742 | 11,564 | 36.4% | 38.9% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 6.4 | 896 | 13,580 | 71.4% | 45.5% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 4.6 | 724 | 11,564 | 87.5% | 52.6% | |
| 22.22% | 27 | 6.3 | 1,056 | 11,561 | 0.0% | 35.3% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 6.5 | 1,055 | 14,105 | 42.9% | 58.8% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 6.5 | 998 | 12,278 | 60.0% | 69.2% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 6.6 | 787 | 13,539 | 37.5% | 46.7% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 6.8 | 872 | 11,963 | 57.1% | 43.8% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 2.5 | 733 | 10,811 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 6.6 | 987 | 13,796 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.5 | 892 | 13,322 | 71.4% | 53.3% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 6.2 | 1,003 | 15,270 | 50.0% | 73.3% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 4.7 | 845 | 10,477 | 54.5% | 30.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.9 | 933 | 12,291 | 76.9% | 28.6% | |
| 30.00% | 20 | 2.1 | 584 | 8,834 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.4 | 1,132 | 12,625 | 50.0% | 36.4% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.6 | 776 | 11,390 | 37.5% | 54.5% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 6.1 | 1,317 | 14,098 | 71.4% | 66.7% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.5 | 970 | 13,447 | 100.0% | 21.4% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.1 | 899 | 13,060 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.4 | 918 | 13,789 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 6.4 | 1,276 | 13,745 | 20.0% | 36.4% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 3.7 | 1,036 | 10,398 | 55.6% | 57.1% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.4 | 1,096 | 13,422 | 33.3% | 77.8% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 3.6 | 691 | 10,016 | 62.5% | 16.7% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.4 | 831 | 10,675 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.3 | 879 | 11,983 | 75.0% | 30.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 2.9 | 662 | 10,122 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.1 | 773 | 11,613 | 42.9% | 28.6% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 2.1 | 656 | 10,281 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 7.2 | 882 | 15,527 | 60.0% | 57.1% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 2.4 | 566 | 10,750 | 33.3% | 83.3% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 7.1 | 1,091 | 12,251 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.8 | 1,165 | 10,453 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 2.5 | 670 | 10,703 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.5 | 730 | 11,061 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.4 | 966 | 12,601 | 71.4% | 25.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 2.4 | 652 | 10,841 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.7 | 780 | 12,938 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 2.3 | 716 | 10,200 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 1,023 | 14,136 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 949 | 15,150 | 66.7% | 85.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.5 | 1,130 | 14,149 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.9 | 623 | 8,767 | 16.7% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 2.2 | 618 | 10,699 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.4 | 804 | 11,204 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 897 | 11,894 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 1,104 | 12,740 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 2.8 | 677 | 12,640 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.5 | 584 | 10,498 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.9 | 869 | 12,446 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.2 | 1,118 | 10,927 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.3 | 1,027 | 14,577 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.4 | 1,089 | 12,731 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.6 | 857 | 11,507 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.5 | 914 | 14,805 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.2 | 948 | 11,407 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.4 | 831 | 13,484 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.3 | 1,063 | 11,870 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.0 | 994 | 13,204 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.5 | 1,053 | 13,010 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 4.8 | 534 | 7,554 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 857 | 11,760 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.2 | 897 | 13,295 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.1 | 925 | 16,347 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.4 | 984 | 12,400 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 1,128 | 14,267 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 696 | 8,662 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 1,100 | 13,527 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 1,155 | 12,540 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 1,154 | 12,827 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 870 | 11,681 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
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Veigar vs Irelia - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Veigar do against Irelia in League of Legends?
Irelia wins the Veigar vs Irelia matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to Veigar's 43.7%, a 12.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 71 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Veigar do against Irelia in the early game?
In the early game, Irelia has the advantage against Veigar with a 56.7% win rate versus 43.3%. Irelia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Veigar do against Irelia in the late game?
In the late game, Irelia takes over the Veigar vs Irelia matchup with a 56.1% win rate compared to 43.9%. Irelia scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Veigar vs Irelia matchup?
Irelia wins the matchup against Veigar with a 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 12.7 percentage point advantage means Irelia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 71 games analyzed.
What is the best Veigar build against Irelia?
The best Veigar build against Irelia includes Rod of Ages, Rabadon's Deathcap, Seraph's Embrace with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 80.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Veigar runes against Irelia?
The best Veigar runes against Irelia use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 44.4% win rate in the Veigar vs Irelia matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Veigar counter Irelia?
No, Veigar struggles against Irelia with only a 43.7% win rate. Irelia has the advantage in this matchup. Veigar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Irelia's lead.
How do I play Veigar against Irelia?
When playing Veigar against Irelia, play cautiously and avoid Irelia's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Irelia has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.