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How to Play IreliaTop Build, Emerald+Patch 26.17

The recommended Irelia Top build for LoL Patch 26.17, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Ionian FervorPBladesurgeQDefiant DanceWFlawless DuetEVanguard's EdgeR
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Patch 26.17 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeA#22of 60 Top champions
Win rate52.3%vs 51.7% role avg
Pick rate4.5%13th most picked Top
Ban rate12.8%

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Irelia Top Build (Patch 26.17)

Highest win rate build path (4.5% pick rate, 50.5% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

50.5% WR
PrecisionPRIMARY
ConquerorKEYSTONE
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Last Stand
InspirationSECONDARY
Triple Tonic
Jack Of All Trades
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

BladesurgeQDefiant DanceWFlawless DuetEMax Q first
Bladesurge14579
Defiant Dance38101113
Flawless Duet21415
Vanguard's Edge612

Item build

4.5% pick
StartingDoran's BladeHealth PotionDoran's Blade + Health Potion
Core buildBlade of The Ruined KingBlade of The Ruined KingHullbreakerHullbreakerWit's EndWit's End
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalBlade of The Ruined KingBlade of The Ruined KingHullbreakerHullbreakerDeath's DanceDeath's DanceWit's EndWit's EndKraken SlayerKraken SlayerGuardian AngelGuardian Angel

Irelia Top meta analysis (Patch 26.17)

Irelia holds a 52.3% win rate in the Top role on Patch 26.17, 0.6 points above the Top role average of 51.7%. That is the 22nd highest win rate of 60 Top champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 4.5% pick rate (13th most played in the role) and a 12.8% ban rate, Irelia gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Irelia Top held steady at A tier through Patch 26.17, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At A tier, Irelia is a solid ranked choice that rewards matchup knowledge more than raw stats.

Champion select decides a lot of Irelia Top games. The hardest matchups this patch are Malphite (44.8% win rate for Irelia) and Jax (45.4% win rate for Irelia): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Jayce (55.6%) and Yone (53.9%) are the matchups to look for, where Irelia wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Top champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.17:

Irelia matchup tips · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Irelia good in Patch 26.17?

Irelia is A tier Top in Patch 26.17 with a 52.3% win rate, 4.5% pick rate, and 12.8% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Irelia Top after Patch 26.17 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Top role.

What is the best build for Irelia Top?

The best Irelia Top build in Patch 26.17 uses Blade of The Ruined King, Hullbreaker, Wit's End with the Conqueror keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Irelia Top is A tier with 52.3% win rate this patch.

Who counters Irelia?

Champions that counter Irelia in Patch 26.17 include Malphite (44.8% Irelia win rate), Jax (45.4% Irelia win rate), Sett (48.2% Irelia win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Irelia?

To climb with Irelia Top in Patch 26.17, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Base timers, Diving, and Forcing a fight. Base timers: Base timers are crucial for managing your resources. Diving: Trying to kill enemy under tower can be very risky.