Irelia Mid has trouble against Akali (47.4% win rate) based on 817 games. This is a tough matchup for Irelia players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Irelia Mid vs Akali 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 74.6% in this matchup.
With 3.0% popularity, Irelia constantly encounters meta-dominant Akali (6.2%, 7th place out of 57 Mid champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Irelia performance in the current patch. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Conqueror + Triumph combination (48.9% win rate) plus optimal itemization Blade of The Ruined King, Hullbreaker, Kraken Slayer, and Mercury's Treads boosts your chances from 47.4% to 74.6% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Irelia's superior farming (7.01 vs 5.42/min, 14th among Mid) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 1.59 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Akali leads in both matchup win rate (52.7%) and damage (866 vs 731/min). Irelia must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Complete dominance by Akali: leads in both matchup win rate (52.7%) and KDA (2.30 vs 1.60, 25th vs 57th place). Irelia players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | B+ |
| 47.4% | Matchup Winrate | 52.7% |
| 50.19% | Role Winrate | 50.33% |
| #36 | Winrate Rank | #32 |
| 3.0% | Pickrate | 6.2% |
| 1.6 | Average KDA | 2.3 |
| 455 | Gold per Minute | 413 |
| 7.01 | CS/Min | 5.42 |
| 0.33 | Wards per Minute | 0.32 |
| 731 | Damage per Minute | 866 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
Except for rare builds, Irelia deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Meanwhile, Akali deals primarily magic damage (86.04%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Irelia is higher farming statistics (ranked 14th among role champions) (versus 55th for Akali), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.3 versus 1.6) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Irelia player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Akali player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
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For each different stat gained from items, gain one Jack stack. Each stack gran…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
Biscuit Delivery: Gain a Total Biscuit of Everlasting Will every 2 mins, until …
For each different stat gained from items, gain one Jack stack. Each stack gran…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
