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How to Play IreliaMid Build, Emerald+Patch 26.21

The recommended Irelia Mid build for LoL Patch 26.21, 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 26.21 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier up since last patchB#28of 56 Mid champions
Win rate51.4%vs 50.9% role avg
Pick rate3.0%25th most picked Mid
Ban rate13.8%

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Irelia Mid Build (Patch 26.21)

Highest win rate build path (3.1% pick rate, 47.9% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

47.9% 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

3.1% pick
StartingDoran's BladeHealth PotionDoran's Blade + Health Potion
Core buildBlade of The Ruined KingBlade of The Ruined KingKraken SlayerKraken SlayerDeath's DanceDeath's Dance
BootsMercury's TreadsMercury's Treads
SituationalBlade of The Ruined KingBlade of The Ruined KingKraken SlayerKraken SlayerDeath's DanceDeath's DanceWit's EndWit's EndHullbreakerHullbreakerGuardian AngelGuardian Angel

Irelia Mid meta analysis (Patch 26.21)

Irelia holds a 51.4% win rate in the Mid role on Patch 26.21, 0.5 points above the Mid role average of 50.9%. That is the 28th highest win rate of 56 Mid champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 3.0% pick rate (25th most played in the role) and a 13.8% ban rate, Irelia gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Patch 26.21 was good to Irelia Mid: the tier rating climbed from C to B after the latest data merge, which usually means either direct buffs, favorable item changes, or nerfs to common lane opponents. At B tier, Irelia works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Irelia Mid games. The hardest matchups this patch are Yone (36.8% win rate for Irelia) and Ahri (37.3% win rate for Irelia): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Sylas (62.2%) and Zed (60.0%) are the matchups to look for, where Irelia wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Mid champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.21:

Irelia matchup tips · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Irelia good in Patch 26.21?

Irelia is B tier Mid in Patch 26.21 with a 51.4% win rate, 3.0% pick rate, and 13.8% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Irelia Mid after Patch 26.21 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Mid role.

What is the best build for Irelia Mid?

The best Irelia Mid build in Patch 26.21 uses Blade of The Ruined King, Kraken Slayer, Death's Dance with the Conqueror keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Irelia Mid is B tier with 51.4% win rate this patch.

Who counters Irelia?

Champions that counter Irelia in Patch 26.21 include Yone (36.8% Irelia win rate), Ahri (37.3% Irelia win rate), Locke (43.3% 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 Mid in Patch 26.21, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Level up timers. Level up timers: Tracking early level up timers helps you to get kills and avoid deaths in lane.