Who Wins
- You lose early 1v1s due to Irelia's burst potential and gap-closing with Q resets on minions.
- You still lose at level 6 since R gives her too much engage potential and damage for extended fights.
How to Trade
- You want to use Q poison trail to zone Irelia from CS while last-hitting with auto-attacks, then E+W when she commits to trades.
- Focus on short trades and immediately disengage rather than extended fights where her passive dominates.
Wave Control
- You should proxy farm behind enemy tower once you have enough levels and items to survive, forcing Irelia to choose between following you or losing CS.
- Early game, focus on shoving waves quickly with Q then roaming to impact other lanes.
Mistakes to Avoid
- You must avoid extended trades when Irelia has passive stacks, as her sustained damage and healing will outduel you.
- Don't waste E defensively against her Q gap-closer unless you can guarantee a favorable trade or jungle assistance.
Created on 11/27/2025
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