Yone vs Irelia

Yone
You
VS
Irelia

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Who Wins

  • You lose most pre-6 trades when Irelia has stacks and minion waves to work with, but can win short Q-W poke exchanges.
  • Post-6 you become the stronger duelist with R engage potential and better all-in damage through your kit synergy.
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How to Trade

  • Use E-Q forward for poke then snap back to safety, building up to Q3 tornado setups.
  • When you have R available, look for E-R-Q3-W combos to burst her down before she can sustain or escape through minions.

Wave Control

  • Keep waves thin early to prevent Irelia from building stacks easily, using Q to last-hit and poke simultaneously.
  • After 6, maintain wave position that gives you R angles while denying her minions for Q resets during all-ins.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't use E aggressively without Q3 ready as Irelia can punish your return with E-stun and full combo.
  • Never let her stack on minions for free in early levels as this gives her complete lane control and trading dominance.
Created on 01/21/2026
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