Yunara - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.5%
Pick Rate
2.1%

Yunaravs Irelia

FMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Yunara vs Irelia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Irelia wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Yunara based on 5 games. Irelia holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Yunara build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Yunara vs Irelia matchup.

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Yunara Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Yunara 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.

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Yunara - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Yunara
20.0% WR
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Irelia vs Yunara matchup - 80.0% win rate
Irelia
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Yunara vs Irelia Matchup?

Irelia wins the Yunara vs Irelia matchup
Winner
Irelia
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
7.3
CS / min
7.9
868
DMG / min
997
14,749
Gold / game
18,293
147
Heal / min
543
577
DMG Mitigated / min
1,447
0.3
CC / min
0.6
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Yunara vs Irelia Matchup Summary

The Yunara vs Irelia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Irelia wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Yunara's 20.0%, giving Irelia a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Irelia dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Yunara 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 1,265 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Irelia has a strong advantage in this matchup. Yunara 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.

Yunara vs Irelia Laning Phase Breakdown

Irelia wins the laning phase against Yunara in League of Legends

Irelia is favored during the laning phase against Yunara, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Irelia holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.3Yunara
7.9Irelia
Irelia edges out Yunara by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Irelia.
Damage
868Yunara
997Irelia
Irelia heavily out-damages Yunara by 129 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Yunara should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Irelia's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,749Yunara
18,293Irelia
Irelia generates a commanding 3,544 more gold per game than Yunara. This substantial economic advantage means Irelia consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Yunara should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Yunara
0.6Irelia
Irelia provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Yunara, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Irelia coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
725Yunara
1,990Irelia
Irelia vastly out-sustains Yunara, healing and mitigating 1,265 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Irelia can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Yunara is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Yunara, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Yunara Build Against Irelia

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Irelia, providing the mobility and stats Yunara needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Yunara against Irelia are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Hextech Gunblade. This combination gives Yunara an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Yunara vs Irelia matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Irelia
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Yunara early game win rateYunara0.0%
Irelia early game win rateIrelia100.0%
Late Game
Irelia
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Yunara late game win rateYunara33.3%
Irelia late game win rateIrelia66.7%

Irelia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Yunara. 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Yunara. 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. Yunara players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Yunara Runes Against Irelia

Precision rune tree - Yunara primary runes vs IreliaPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Yunara rune vs IreliaTriumph - best Yunara rune vs IreliaLegend: Alacrity - best Yunara rune vs IreliaCut Down - best Yunara rune vs Irelia
Inspiration rune tree - Yunara secondary runes vs IreliaInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Yunara rune vs IreliaMagical Footwear - best Yunara rune vs Irelia
25.0% WR

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


Yunara matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Yunara'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 Yunara build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Yunara matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.23%3077.083613,87951.9%43.6%
47.39%2687.286913,57150.0%45.2%
45.86%2666.985313,85343.0%48.0%
43.78%2336.679513,42241.7%45.3%
51.72%2327.193214,03051.5%51.9%
50.00%2226.986313,76849.5%50.4%
51.16%1727.085113,73846.8%54.7%
47.02%1517.191413,54650.7%43.4%
52.17%1157.193914,55561.5%47.4%
53.40%1036.993313,90552.2%54.4%
46.00%1006.985513,26546.5%45.6%
53.06%986.983013,56151.2%54.4%
44.44%906.884913,96851.3%39.2%
58.44%776.886412,62357.5%60.0%
54.29%707.087514,08259.3%51.2%
44.44%637.287113,54342.3%46.0%
53.45%587.489412,90242.4%68.0%
43.86%577.087014,29350.0%40.0%
49.12%577.086113,54555.2%42.9%
42.59%547.186614,06834.6%50.0%
34.69%497.385313,98638.9%32.3%
39.39%336.782112,58835.3%43.8%
64.29%287.51,04314,13364.3%64.3%
57.69%267.395814,03963.6%53.3%
39.13%236.880012,93323.1%60.0%
40.91%227.182214,62466.7%31.3%
59.09%226.887213,84862.5%57.1%
33.33%217.186815,45450.0%26.7%
40.00%155.961912,16637.5%42.9%
60.00%156.581813,79760.0%60.0%
14.29%146.967111,7300.0%22.2%
41.67%127.35818,88430.0%100.0%
50.00%127.573612,48257.1%40.0%
44.44%97.374412,871100.0%28.6%
44.44%95.870512,0680.0%66.7%
44.44%97.185815,11650.0%40.0%
12.50%86.857511,29520.0%0.0%
50.00%87.876614,38466.7%40.0%
42.86%77.31,09317,4280.0%50.0%
33.33%67.71,00913,6050.0%66.7%
16.67%67.01,01916,6140.0%25.0%
20.00%55.71,02815,1950.0%25.0%
20.00%57.386814,7490.0%33.3%
0.00%55.884414,6340.0%0.0%
0.00%57.11,00513,2120.0%0.0%
60.00%57.186714,35666.7%50.0%

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Yunara vs Irelia - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Yunara do against Irelia in League of Legends?

Irelia wins the Yunara vs Irelia matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Yunara's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Yunara do against Irelia in the early game?

In the early game, Irelia has the advantage against Yunara 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 Yunara do against Irelia in the late game?

In the late game, Irelia takes over the Yunara vs Irelia matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Irelia scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Yunara vs Irelia matchup?

Irelia wins the matchup against Yunara with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Irelia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Yunara build against Irelia?

The best Yunara build against Irelia includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Gunblade with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Yunara runes against Irelia?

The best Yunara runes against Irelia use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 25.0% win rate in the Yunara vs Irelia matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Yunara counter Irelia?

No, Yunara struggles against Irelia with only a 20.0% win rate. Irelia has the advantage in this matchup. Yunara players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Irelia's lead.

How do I play Yunara against Irelia?

When playing Yunara 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.