Matchup of the Day

Darius vs. Irelia (top Lane)

A detailed breakdown of the lane, from early game to late.

Winrate: 61.0%Patch 15.19146 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

61.0%

Gold Diff @ 15

+127g

Gold Diff @ End

-151g

Average KDA

7/6/5

Master Tier Analysis

Your Win Condition

Catch her when there are no allied minions nearby. Avoid her E (Flawless Duet).

General Strategy

Do not fight her if you have a large minion wave, as this gives her targets for Q healing and advantageous repositioning. Use Ghost to kite her powerful auto attacks (especially important against Lethal Tempo users). Warden's Mail is a better rush item than Plated Steelcaps into her, blocking auto damage. Sorcery (Numbus Cloak/Celerity) is recommended for extra move speed for kiting and engaging.

Trading Patterns

If she misses her E, she basically dies. Flash her E if necessary. Even if she lands her R/E, if you successfully kite her auto attacks and land your Qs, you can still win. A good Irelia will use W to break Bone Plating before engaging, so stick to Second Wind.

Wave Management

Their Win Condition

Using minions to constantly heal and reset Qs. Landing R and E for crowd control. Winning fights through high-damage auto attacks.

Build & Rune Breakdown

Darius Build

Starting Items (59.1% WR)

ItemItem

Core Items (100.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (60.6% WR)

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
DemolishFont of LifeShield Bash
ConditioningSecond WindBone Plating
OvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinching

Skill Priority

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Skill Order

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

Irelia Build

Starting Items (50.0% WR)

ItemItem

Core Items (45.5% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (40.9% WR)

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
Hextech FlashtraptionMagical FootwearCash Back
Triple TonicTime Warp TonicBiscuit Delivery
Cosmic InsightApproach VelocityJack Of All Trades

Skill Priority

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Skill Order

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

Who wins this matchup?

Darius
Irelia

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Match Flow Visualization

Darius

Combat Stats

Irelia
7/6/5KDA6/7/5
38%Kill Participation38%
61%Win Rate39%

Damage Dealt @ 15 min

Darius
6,807
Irelia
6,219

Damage Dealt @ End

Darius
20,648
Irelia
21,160

Damage Taken @ End

Darius
21,160
Irelia
20,648