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Irelia Top Build

Patch 26.171,646 games

Danseuse des lames

Filters

WR48.1%

Ban11.4%

Games1,009

All ranks

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Core items

Most built items

Lame du roi déchu

96% pick

48.2%968

Téléportation débridée (Récompense de quête de la voie du haut)

90% pick

48.3%907

Coques en acier

59% pick

47.3%598

Brise-coques

51% pick

51.5%516

Danse de la mort

45% pick

49.3%454

Au bout du rouleau

38% pick

52.5%381

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Starting items

Early game items

Lame de Doran

47.1%280

Épée longue + Lame de Doran

52.0%50

Épée longue

45.5%44

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Summoner spells

Popular combinations

Flash + Ignite

47.8%804

Exhaust + Flash

50.9%106

Flash + Teleport

47.8%92

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Runes

Most played pages

Conqueror

Precision + Resolve

47.8%207

Precision

Resolve

Shards

★ Most popular

Conqueror

Precision + Inspiration

45.2%177

Precision

Inspiration

Shards

Conqueror

Precision + Inspiration

50.9%116

Precision

Inspiration

Shards

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Popular builds

Full item combinations

47.6%21★ Top

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46.7%15

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69.2%13

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30.8%13

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Real-time data

Stats computed from ranked matches. Data gets more accurate over time.

1,009 gamesPatch 26.17

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Irelia lore ▾

Des nombreux héros qui naquirent de l'occupation noxienne, aucun n'est plus étonnant que la jeune Irelia de Navori. Formée aux danses ancestrales de sa province, elle adapta son art pour la guerre, se servant de ses mouvements gracieux et précis pour faire léviter une multitude de lames acérées. Après avoir prouvé ses talents de guerrière, elle devint le chef et le symbole de la Résistance ; à ce jour, sa tâche est toujours de défendre son pays.

Irelia Top Guide | Patch 26.17

Irelia thrives as a top-lane split pusher with high mobility and burst damage. Her 49.7% win rate in Patch 16.3 reflects a balanced but skill-dependent pick.

How to play Irelia?

Irelia excels in extended trades thanks to her passive, Ionian Fervor, which empowers her basic attacks after using abilities. Early game, focus on short trades with Q (Bladesurge) to stack your passive and poke with E (Flawless Duet). Mid-game, look for opportunities to roam or take jungle objectives while maintaining pressure with your ultimate, Vanguard’s Edge, to secure picks or turn fights. Late-game, split-push relentlessly—your mobility and waveclear make you a nightmare for inhibitors. Always prioritize positioning to avoid getting caught by engage or CC-heavy compositions.

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✅ Strengths

•High mobility with Q (Bladesurge) resets and E (Flawless Duet) dashes
•Strong waveclear and split-pushing potential
•Burst damage with combo execution
•Scaling into late game with consistent damage output

❌ Weaknesses

•Vulnerable to all-ins early without proper trading
•Relies heavily on landing skillshots for damage
•Struggles against heavy crowd control or dive comps
•Limited teamfighting utility outside of picks

💡 Tips for Irelia

1.Trade with Q (Bladesurge) only when you can follow up with E (Flawless Duet) or your passive is stacked for extra damage.
2.Use your ultimate, Vanguard’s Edge, to flank enemies in teamfights or secure objectives like Baron or Dragon.
3.Build Hullbreaker second after your core items to maximize split-pushing pressure and tower damage.
4.Save your E (Flawless Duet) for disengage or to re-engage after a failed all-in.
5.Matchup knowledge is key—avoid trading into champions like Darius or Garen early if they have their ultimate or execute ready.

❓ Frequently asked questions about Irelia

What runes should I take on Irelia top?

Standard runes are Conqueror for sustain and scaling, Triumph for survivability, and Last Stand for outplay potential. Secondary runes like Bone Plating or Second Wind help against poke-heavy matchups.

Is Hullbreaker worth building on Irelia?

Yes, Hullbreaker is a core item for Irelia top as it enhances your split-pushing and tower-taking capabilities, especially when combined with your ultimate.

How do I deal with heavy crowd control in teamfights?

Prioritize building Mercurial Scimitar or Quicksilver Sash to cleanse CC. Position carefully and focus on picking off isolated targets rather than engaging directly.