Cassiopeia vs Irelia
Top Lane MatchupCassiopeia vs Irelia TOP matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through superior range and poke potential, but must respect Irelia's level 2 all-in with Q-E combo.
- Post-6 you maintain advantage if you land R, but Irelia's mobility makes her dangerous in extended fights.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading is Q poke into E when she goes for CS, then kite back with W if she engages.
- Never trade in extended fights without your R available, as her sustained damage will overwhelm you.
Wave Control
- You want to maintain a slow push or freeze near your tower to deny her easy Q resets on minions.
- Avoid hard shoving unless you have vision, as you're extremely vulnerable to ganks without escape tools.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never use W defensively as your only escape tool - save it to zone her off after landing Q-E combo.
- Don't get baited into face-tanking her damage even if you land R, as her healing and sustained DPS can still win extended trades.
Created on 04/12/2026
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