Irelia Top Build

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Irelia

Irelia Champion Guide

Role: Fighter

Lane: Toplane

Table of Contents

    The best build for Irelia Top includes Blade of The Ruined King, Plated Steelcaps, Hullbreaker, Wit's End, and Death's Dance. The most effective rune setup consists of Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, and Last Stand in the primary tree, along with Biscuit Delivery and Jack Of All Trades in the secondary tree.

    Irelia Champion Abilities

    Ionian Fervor

    Ionian Fervor

    Irelia gains a stack for 6 seconds when she hits an enemy with an ability (for a maximum of 4). She gains 7.5-25% attack speed per stack and at max stacks her attacks deal an additional 10-61 (+0.2 per bonus attack damage) magic damage (depending on level). Damage is applied to structures at 50% effectiveness.

    Attacking a champion, large monster or structure refreshes the duration of the stacks. Irelia gains one stack per champion hit and one stack for hitting minions.
    P
    Bladesurge

    Bladesurge

    Irelia dashes to an enemy, dealing 5 / 25 / 45 / 65 / 80 (+0.7 per attack damage) physical damage and restoring 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13% of the attack damage as health to herself. If the enemy dies or was unsteady, the cooldown is refreshed. Deals 50-237 bonus damage to minions (depending on level).     Q
    Defiant Dance

    Defiant Dance

    Begin Charging: Irelia enters a defensive stance for up to 1.5 seconds, becoming unable to act but reducing physical damage taken by 40−70% (+7% per 100 ability power) and magic damage taken by 20−35% (+3.5% per 100 ability power) (depending on level).

    Release: Irelia lashes out with her blades, dealing 10 / 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 (+40% of ability power) (+0.4 per attack damage) physical damage increased up to 0−200% depending on charge time.     W
    Flawless Duet

    Flawless Duet

    Irelia throws a blade into the ground and can recast for up to 3.5 seconds.

    Recast: Irelia throws a second blade, then they fly towards each other stunning for 0.75 seconds and dealing 70 / 110 / 150 / 190 / 230 (+80% of ability power) magic damage.     E
    Vanguards Edge

    Vanguard's Edge

    Irelia launches a barrage of blades, dealing 125 / 200 / 275 (+70% of ability power) magic damage and making champions and large jungle monsters unsteady. The barrage explodes into a cage around the first champion hit. The cage deals 125 / 250 / 375 (+70% of ability power) magic damage and slows by 90% for 1.5 seconds.     R

    Irelia Summoner Spells

    Flash

    Flash

    Flash is a location-targeted summoner spell that causes your champion to blink to the location in range of your cursor.
    Ignite

    Ignite

    Ignite is a unit-targeted summoner spell that burns an enemy champion for a few seconds, dealing periodic true damage, applying healing reduction, and revealing the target over the duration.

    Irelia Runes

    Irelia Runes

    Irelia Items

    Irelia Items

    Irelia Ability Order

    Q
    1
    4
    5
    7
    9
    W
    3
    8
    10
    12
    13
    E
    2
    14
    15
    17
    18
    R
    6
    11
    16

    Irelia Matchups Overview

    Strong against

    Yone Yone
    Ambessa Ambessa
    Sion Sion
    Dr. Mundo Dr. Mundo
    Yorick Yorick
    Gnar Gnar

    Weak against

    Warwick Warwick
    Tryndamere Tryndamere
    Sett Sett
    Renekton Renekton
    Wukong Wukong
    Heimerdinger Heimerdinger

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    Irelia Tips and Tricks

    Look to trade when your Passive is up, as it provides you with increased attack speed, which is beneficial during trades. Although it may be tempting to rely solely on your Q to farm, the mana cost may add up over time. Instead, try to focus on using your basic attacks to last-hit minions. Before engaging or considering an all-in, always check the minimap. Going in when the enemy Jungler is nearby can lead to a quick death.

    Best Irelia Build, Runes, and Items for Top

    Most Popular Build

    For Summoner Spells, Flash and Teleport are the ideal choices. For runes, pick Conqueror as your keystone, followed by Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, and Last Stand in the primary tree. In the secondary tree, select Biscuit Delivery and Jack of All Trades. For rune shards, choose Attack Speed in offense, Adaptive Force in flex, and Health Scaling in defense, depending on the matchup. The recommended items are Blade of The Ruined King as your first item, followed by Plated Steelcaps and Hullbreaker. For the last three items, build Wit's End, Death's Dance, and finish with Guardian Angel. For skill order, prioritize Q - W - E.

    Situational Build

    Depending on the context of your game, matchup, and enemy champions, consider adjusting your items and runes. Pay attention to the game state and adapt your build accordingly. For example, you may want to take Armor or Magic Resist rune shards if you're facing specific champions who deal more physical or magic damage. Make sure to analyze your team's needs and the enemy composition when deciding on situational items.