Zyra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Zyravs Irelia

SMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zyra vs Irelia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Zyra wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Irelia based on 5 games. Irelia wins the early laning phase while Zyra scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zyra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zyra vs Irelia matchup.

Zyra Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Zyra vs Irelia Matchup?

Zyra wins the Zyra vs Irelia matchup
Winner
Zyra
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
4.7
CS / min
7.4
761
DMG / min
816
9,068
Gold / game
13,492
70
Heal / min
391
329
DMG Mitigated / min
1,135
1.8
CC / min
0.6
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Zyra vs Irelia Matchup Summary

The Zyra vs Irelia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Zyra wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Irelia's 40.0%, giving Zyra a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Irelia controls the early laning stage, but Zyra outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Irelia needs to press advantages before Zyra reaches their power spikes, while Zyra should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Irelia leads by 1,128 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zyra players can confidently pick into Irelia and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Irelia away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Zyra vs Irelia Laning Phase Breakdown

Irelia wins the laning phase against Zyra in League of Legends

Irelia is favored during the laning phase against Zyra, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Irelia holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
4.7Zyra
7.4Irelia
Irelia significantly out-farms Zyra by 2.7 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 41 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Irelia a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Zyra players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
761Zyra
816Irelia
Irelia deals 55 more champion damage per minute than Zyra. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Zyra choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Irelia's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
9,068Zyra
13,492Irelia
Irelia generates a commanding 4,424 more gold per game than Zyra. This substantial economic advantage means Irelia consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zyra should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.8Zyra
0.6Irelia
Zyra brings significantly more crowd control than Irelia, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Zyra far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Irelia should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
399Zyra
1,526Irelia
Irelia vastly out-sustains Zyra, healing and mitigating 1,128 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Irelia can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zyra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zyra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Zyra Build Against Irelia

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Irelia, providing the mobility and stats Zyra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zyra against Irelia are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Zyra 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 Zyra vs Irelia matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Irelia
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Zyra early game win rateZyra33.3%
Irelia early game win rateIrelia66.7%
Late Game
Zyra
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Zyra late game win rateZyra100.0%
Irelia late game win rateIrelia0.0%

Irelia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Zyra. This lopsided early game means Irelia can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Zyra is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Irelia. Extended games heavily favor Zyra, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Irelia must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Zyra reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Zyra survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Zyra Runes Against Irelia

Sorcery rune tree - Zyra primary runes vs IreliaSorcery
Summon Aery - best Zyra rune vs IreliaManaflow Band - best Zyra rune vs IreliaTranscendence - best Zyra rune vs IreliaScorch - best Zyra rune vs Irelia
Precision rune tree - Zyra secondary runes vs IreliaPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Zyra rune vs IreliaCut Down - best Zyra rune vs Irelia
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Zyra to press their advantage against Irelia, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Zyra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Zyra'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 Zyra build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Zyra matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.03%1321.77389,44957.6%49.3%
57.14%1261.973710,56664.9%53.9%
47.93%1211.87469,67255.1%43.1%
52.43%1031.974710,16363.4%45.2%
55.32%941.976110,11345.7%61.0%
57.78%901.873410,33561.1%55.6%
43.21%811.77529,44950.0%37.2%
48.75%801.878210,02744.1%52.2%
57.75%711.880410,55950.0%62.2%
64.18%672.079511,28661.9%65.2%
43.75%641.97019,66340.0%46.1%
59.68%621.87319,22170.4%51.4%
43.55%621.87629,74836.4%47.5%
39.34%611.86669,11726.7%51.6%
53.33%602.186010,22153.9%52.9%
48.28%582.47049,79962.5%38.2%
50.88%571.87549,99642.9%58.6%
48.08%521.97859,84158.3%39.3%
52.00%502.05969,91752.2%51.9%
46.94%492.677110,65958.8%40.6%
45.83%481.96729,45145.0%46.4%
55.81%431.67849,80366.7%45.5%
35.00%401.77249,65718.8%45.8%
55.26%381.990610,81742.9%62.5%
38.89%362.082811,31658.3%29.2%
48.57%351.68149,48861.5%40.9%
55.88%341.88099,77264.3%50.0%
42.42%331.879712,54023.1%55.0%
43.33%301.274912,27954.5%36.8%
50.00%301.87719,62937.5%64.3%
60.71%282.387210,44060.0%61.1%
28.00%251.77498,94315.4%41.7%
64.00%251.878610,64085.7%55.6%
60.00%251.485113,18655.6%62.5%
58.33%241.97499,09956.3%62.5%
40.91%221.585912,89911.1%61.5%
54.55%222.680311,81383.3%43.8%
50.00%201.381611,74853.9%42.9%
40.00%202.165910,09737.5%41.7%
40.00%201.676611,94736.4%44.4%
63.16%191.879011,21677.8%50.0%
63.16%191.678712,66728.6%83.3%
47.37%192.58209,99844.4%50.0%
55.56%181.686510,88987.5%30.0%
61.11%182.785211,77180.0%53.9%
38.89%181.382112,73833.3%50.0%
52.94%171.577813,34675.0%33.3%
50.00%162.38459,69160.0%45.5%
75.00%161.082411,66190.0%50.0%
60.00%151.487213,764100.0%45.5%
46.67%152.71,12213,61375.0%36.4%
53.33%152.284610,87733.3%83.3%
66.67%152.479210,91050.0%77.8%
85.71%141.31,02312,88375.0%100.0%
57.14%141.395413,46860.0%55.6%
84.62%131.693613,68383.3%85.7%
46.15%134.680611,35160.0%37.5%
38.46%132.51,06513,91025.0%44.4%
41.67%126.38118,96050.0%33.3%
50.00%121.998511,40042.9%60.0%
16.67%123.583711,97820.0%14.3%
66.67%121.71,01512,92133.3%77.8%
72.73%115.998713,86950.0%85.7%
63.64%112.999510,87950.0%71.4%
54.55%115.97709,27850.0%60.0%
50.00%105.896512,23950.0%50.0%
50.00%101.473510,84066.7%25.0%
60.00%103.36267,78233.3%100.0%
50.00%101.292612,73333.3%57.1%
44.44%91.38719,74333.3%66.7%
55.56%91.392012,10750.0%57.1%
44.44%92.777611,02650.0%42.9%
25.00%85.599112,38850.0%16.7%
50.00%85.587410,51633.3%60.0%
62.50%85.57429,33875.0%50.0%
25.00%85.685610,82825.0%25.0%
75.00%81.584915,037100.0%71.4%
62.50%81.489514,02050.0%66.7%
25.00%81.791314,67250.0%16.7%
62.50%81.71,02515,9400.0%71.4%
75.00%86.797711,582100.0%33.3%
57.14%71.61,01414,3470.0%66.7%
71.43%75.879011,29750.0%80.0%
57.14%71.97939,60466.7%50.0%
71.43%72.181713,08850.0%100.0%
57.14%70.972112,17366.7%50.0%
57.14%73.372710,40150.0%66.7%
57.14%73.578112,070100.0%40.0%
71.43%71.21,08612,924100.0%60.0%
71.43%73.09569,873100.0%60.0%
57.14%71.884714,16450.0%60.0%
42.86%73.579910,4820.0%60.0%
57.14%71.887812,15550.0%60.0%
28.57%73.674510,13066.7%0.0%
14.29%75.087211,33150.0%0.0%
57.14%71.474512,29433.3%75.0%
42.86%71.77618,45250.0%33.3%
83.33%64.11,09415,5240.0%83.3%
50.00%61.11,02314,197100.0%25.0%
50.00%61.590914,5550.0%50.0%
33.33%61.81,01512,33533.3%33.3%
50.00%65.171710,3930.0%75.0%
50.00%61.071310,48666.7%33.3%
33.33%65.97768,08425.0%50.0%
33.33%62.41,12612,69850.0%25.0%
80.00%55.578310,43950.0%100.0%
20.00%53.184713,3640.0%25.0%
80.00%51.581411,641100.0%66.7%
20.00%52.35989,1770.0%33.3%
60.00%54.77619,06833.3%100.0%
20.00%55.583110,3030.0%33.3%

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Zyra vs Irelia - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zyra do against Irelia in League of Legends?

Zyra wins the Zyra vs Irelia matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Irelia's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Zyra do against Irelia in the early game?

In the early game, Irelia has the advantage against Zyra with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Irelia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Zyra do against Irelia in the late game?

In the late game, Zyra takes over the Zyra vs Irelia matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Zyra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zyra vs Irelia matchup?

Zyra wins the matchup against Irelia with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Zyra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Zyra build against Irelia?

The best Zyra build against Irelia includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Blackfire Torch with Crimson Lucidity. 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 Zyra runes against Irelia?

The best Zyra runes against Irelia use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Zyra vs Irelia matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Zyra counter Irelia?

Yes, Zyra has a favorable matchup against Irelia with a 60.0% win rate. Zyra strongly counters Irelia in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Zyra against Irelia?

When playing Zyra against Irelia, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Irelia. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.