Irelia vs Zaahen
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win levels 1-3 convincingly with Q resets and passive stacks, especially if you can bait his Q then W to reduce the damage.
- At level 6, you still have advantage but must respect his W-R combo potential and avoid getting pulled into his full rotation.
How to Trade
- Stack passive on minions then Q to him for extended trades, using W to mitigate his Q damage and E stun to disengage safely.
- Your best windows are when he wastes W on minions or misses it entirely, allowing free passive stacking.
Wave Control
- Maintain minion waves with low-health units for Q resets while denying him safe farming with your superior early damage.
- Avoid hard pushing unless you can dive, as he becomes dangerous with items and his revive passive.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't fight him when he has high Determination stacks and full combo available, especially post-6 near his tower.
- Never underestimate his sustain from Q healing in extended fights, and respect his revive passive in all-ins after he reaches max stacks.
Created on 11/21/2025
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