Galio Mid performs well against Irelia (54.8% win rate) based on 477 games. This matchup works well for Galio players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Galio Mid vs Irelia Mid in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 63.2% in this matchup.
Galio dominates the meta (11th most popular, 5.4% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Irelia (3.0% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of mid lane's current powerhouses. Meta strength confirmed: Galio's superior tier rating (S vs B) translates into a solid 54.8% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Galio ranks 13th in win rate among Mid champions. Amplify your advantage: The Phase Rush + Manaflow Band rune setup achieves 61.9% win rate (15.3% popularity), while the core build Hollow Radiance > Riftmaker > Frozen Heart with Mercury's Treads (63.2% win rate) lets you snowball advantages into guaranteed victories by 15 minutes.
Win through macro: Galio takes the matchup (54.76%) despite falling behind in CS (5.55 vs 7.01/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Quality over quantity: Galio wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (674 vs 731/min), the 54.8% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Statistical dominance: Galio leads in both matchup win rate (54.8%) and KDA (2.80 vs 1.60) - complete superiority across all metrics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tier | B |
| 54.8% | Matchup Winrate | 45.2% |
| 51.63% | Role Winrate | 50.19% |
| #13 | Winrate Rank | #36 |
| 5.4% | Pickrate | 3.0% |
| 2.8 | Average KDA | 1.6 |
| 363 | Gold per Minute | 455 |
| 5.55 | CS/Min | 7.01 |
| 0.27 | Wards per Minute | 0.33 |
| 674 | Damage per Minute | 731 |
The Galio versus Irelia matchup in the mid lane is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
The magic damage that Galio deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Irelia deals mainly physical damage (72.00%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Irelia, ranking 14th (versus 54th for Galio) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (1.6 versus 2.8) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Galio player to maintain constant pressure on Irelia, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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