Irelia

The figures worth remembering, read straight from the data — no editorial picking.

• Flexible pick: Top (68.2%) but also Mid (30.2%).
• Peak popularity in 2019: 294 games, 44.6% win rate.
• Dropped in playoffs: 12.1% of its games happen there, against 15.9% across the dataset.
• Noticeably more picked on the red side (54.5% of its picks).
• Best duo: alongside Sylas, 66.7% over 33 games (+19 pts against its own average).
• Hardest matchup: against Zoe in Mid, 38.3% over 47 duels.
• Longest win streak: 8, from July 24, 2016 to July 31, 2016.
• The team that played it most is Team WE (51 games, 51%).
• Strongest on it: Chovy at 1712 domination rating over 21 games on Irelia.

How this champion performs in the current season, independently of its past. The sections below cover the full history and say so.

9 games this season, 112th most played of the 155 champions picked in 2026 — too few for a win rate to mean anything. The sections below cover its whole career.

Teams that played it most · 2026

Team	Games	WR
LYON	2	50%
SK Gaming	2	0%
Shifters	2	100%
Team Heretics	1	0%
Dplus Kia	1	0%
BNK FEARX	1	100%

How far each player outplays his direct opponent when he picks this champion — not his career rating. Same 1500 scale, games on this champion only (20+).

1. 1 Chovy 1712 -174 Active #1 · #1 Mid · 21 games · 47.6%
2. 2 Huni 1612 +25 · 20 games · 70%
3. 3 Gogoing 1605 -84 · 20 games · 65%
4. 4 Scout 1593 -37 Active #20 · #4 Mid · 21 games · 61.9%
5. 5 Wickd 1575 +2 · 29 games · 72.4%

All seasons combined — the current-season read is further up. How this champion is actually used: which role, which side of the map, and whether it shows up more in playoffs than in regular season.

Bars show pick volume, the line shows win rate. The dashed line marks 50%.

Across all seasons (2011–2026): a single season does not supply enough shared games. Allies seen at least 25 times alongside Irelia. The gap is measured against its own 47.7% average, not against 50%. The Role column is the one held by the ally.

Strongest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Sylas	Mid	33	66.7%	+19
Kha'Zix	Jungle	27	66.7%	+19
Swain	Bot	35	65.7%	+18
Bard	Support	31	64.5%	+16.8
Zilean	Mid	28	64.3%	+16.6
Kog'Maw	Bot	30	63.3%	+15.6
Nocturne	Jungle	51	60.8%	+13.1
Xerath	Mid	25	60%	+12.3

Weakest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Lulu	Support	55	29.1%	-18.6
Ziggs	Bot	25	32%	-15.7
Trundle	Jungle	65	35.4%	-12.3
Ornn	Top	25	36%	-11.7
Zyra	Support	30	36.7%	-11
Karthus	Mid	49	36.7%	-11
LeBlanc	Mid	62	37.1%	-10.6
Graves	Bot	69	37.7%	-10

Across all seasons (2011–2026): direct opposition in the same role, over at least 25 duels.

Favourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Ryze	Mid	38	60.5%	+12.8
Jayce	Top	59	57.6%	+9.9
Shen	Top	43	51.2%	+3.5
Jax	Top	51	51%	+3.3
Renekton	Top	52	50%	+2.3
Ryze	Top	26	50%	+2.3
Gnar	Top	175	49.1%	+1.4
Maokai	Top	57	49.1%	+1.4

Unfavourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Zoe	Mid	47	38.3%	-9.4
Aatrox	Top	46	39.1%	-8.6
Yasuo	Mid	30	40%	-7.7
Rumble	Top	54	42.6%	-5.1
Azir	Mid	28	42.9%	-4.8
LeBlanc	Mid	29	44.8%	-2.9
Kennen	Top	42	47.6%	-0.1
Trundle	Top	47	48.9%	+1.2

All seasons combined, so defunct leagues show up too — EU LCS and NA LCS became the LEC and the LCS. Where this champion is played, and by whom: regional habits are often stronger than any global trend.

By league

• LPL 434 · 48.6%
• LCK 191 · 39.8%
• EU LCS 172 · 51.2%
• NA LCS 162 · 47.5%
• Worlds 144 · 50.7%
• LMS 111 · 44.1%
• Champions / OGN 96 · 44.8%
• LCS 77 · 57.1%

Teams that played it most

Team	Games	WR
Team WE	51	51%
EDward Gaming	44	61.4%
Invictus Gaming	42	50%
TSM	37	73%
G2 Esports	37	59.5%
Oh My God	36	47.2%
FPFunPlus Phoenix	30	63.3%
LGD Gaming	29	51.7%
Team Liquid	25	56%
Cloud9	24	70.8%

Short answers meant to stand on their own, out of context.

What is the best duo with Irelia?

Sylas as Mid: 66.7% wins over 33 games together, +19 points against Irelia's 47.7% average.

Which champion counters Irelia in Top?

Zoe in Mid: Irelia only wins 38.3% of their 47 direct duels, -9.4 points below its average.

Which lane does Irelia play in pro?

Mainly Top, which accounts for 68.2% of its 1,540 major-league games, with a 47.2% win rate. It is also seen Mid (30.2%).

Is Irelia good in professional play?

Over 1,540 major-league games since 2011, Irelia holds a 47.7% win rate. Its most played season was 2019 with 294 games, and it was last picked on August 28, 2026.

Longest consecutive runs of wins and losses, with the dates that bound them. Long runs come as much from schedule as from form.

Record	Value
Longest win streak	8 · July 24, 2016 → July 31, 2016
Longest loss streak	8 · July 2, 2014 → July 10, 2014
Average game length	34m 09s · 33m 53s
Longest game	80m 28s · Origen vs Fnatic
Shortest game	16m 01s · Invictus Gaming vs SK Telecom T1