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Irelia the Blade Dancer

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.

  • [object Object] P spell

    Ionian Fervor

    When Irelia strikes enemies with spells she gains stacking bonus Attack Speed. At maximum stacks she also gains bonus damage on hit.

  • [object Object] Q spell

    Bladesurge

    Irelia dashes forward to strike her target, healing herself. If the target is Marked or dies to Bladesurge, its cooldown refreshes.

    Cost:
    • 15
    Cooldown:
    • 10/
    • 9/
    • 8/
    • 7/
    • 6
    Range:
    • 600
  • [object Object] W spell

    Defiant Dance

    Irelia charges a strike that deals more damage as she charges. She takes reduced physical damage during the charge.

    Cost:
    • 70/
    • 75/
    • 80/
    • 85/
    • 90
    Cooldown:
    • 20/
    • 18/
    • 16/
    • 14/
    • 12
    Range:
    • 825
  • [object Object] E spell

    Flawless Duet

    Irelia sends out two blades which converge on each other. Enemies caught in between are damaged, stunned and Marked.

    Cost:
    • 50
    Cooldown:
    • 16/
    • 15/
    • 14/
    • 13/
    • 12
    Range:
    • 850
  • [object Object] R spell

    Vanguard's Edge

    Irelia fires a massive number of blades that explode outward upon hitting an enemy champion. Enemies hit by the blades are damaged and Marked. Afterwards the blades form a wall that will damage and slow enemies that walk through it.

    Cost:
    • 100
    Cooldown:
    • 125/
    • 105/
    • 85
    Range:
    • 950
Classes:
  • Fighter,
  • Assassin
48.33%Win Rate
[object Object] champion tier

Champion Base Stats

  • Champion Health Icon Ability Power:0
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Damage:65(3.5 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Speed:0(2.5 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Crit Chance:0%
  • Champion Health Icon Mana:350(50 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Mana Regen:8(0.8 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health:630(115 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health Regen:6(0.85 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Armor:36(4.7 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Magic Resist:30(2.05 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Movement Speed:335
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Range:200(200 per level)
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MetaBot Tips

  • Irelia has less crowd control than most champions. This can make locking down kills or ganking for other players more difficult.
  • Irelia has a much early late game win rate than their late game win rate. Take advantage of this by playing aggressive early on and trying to snowball through kills.
  • Irelia has a low base movespeed compared to many other champions. Play back towards your tower in lane, and consider early game boots when fighting skillshot-based laners.
  • Irelia has more magic resistance than most champions, which makes them excellent in the early game against magic damage type enemies.

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Primary Tree

PrecisionPrecision
Press the AttackPress the Attack
Lethal TempoLethal Tempo
Fleet FootworkFleet Footwork
ConquerorConqueror
Absorb LifeAbsorb Life
TriumphTriumph
Presence of MindPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity
Legend: HasteLegend: Haste
Legend: BloodlineLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCoup de Grace
Cut DownCut Down
Last StandLast Stand

Secondary Tree

InspirationInspiration
Glacial AugmentGlacial Augment
Unsealed SpellbookUnsealed Spellbook
First StrikeFirst Strike
Hextech FlashtraptionHextech Flashtraption
Magical FootwearMagical Footwear
Cash BackCash Back
Triple TonicTriple Tonic
Time Warp TonicTime Warp Tonic
Biscuit DeliveryBiscuit Delivery
Cosmic InsightCosmic Insight
Approach VelocityApproach Velocity
Jack Of All TradesJack Of All Trades

Gameplay Tips

Playing Irelia

  • Use Bladesurge to cover great distances by targeting low life minions on your way to champion targets.
  • Defiant Dance is not interrupted by crowd control, try timing it for incoming disables.
  • Flawless Duet does not have a maximum travel distance, try using it in creative ways.

Playing Against Irelia

  • Pay attention to Ionian Fervor stacks and try to engage Irelia when it is down.
  • Minion waves greatly enhance Irelia's mobility, beware fighting her inside one.
  • Beware of wasting your high impact spells on Defiant Dance.

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