Galio Mid counters Irelia hard (45.2% win rate) based on 477 games. This matchup is really difficult for Irelia players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Irelia Mid vs Galio 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 62.3% in this matchup.
With 3.0% popularity, Irelia constantly encounters meta-dominant Galio (5.4%, 11th 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 Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 45.2% to 62.3% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Irelia's superior farming (7.01 vs 5.55/min, 14th among Mid) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 1.46 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Irelia outputs more damage (731 vs 674/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Galio: leads in both matchup win rate (54.8%) and KDA (2.80 vs 1.60, 3rd vs 57th place). Irelia players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | S |
| 45.2% | Matchup Winrate | 54.8% |
| 50.19% | Role Winrate | 51.63% |
| #36 | Winrate Rank | #13 |
| 3.0% | Pickrate | 5.4% |
| 1.6 | Average KDA | 2.8 |
| 455 | Gold per Minute | 363 |
| 7.01 | CS/Min | 5.55 |
| 0.33 | Wards per Minute | 0.27 |
| 731 | Damage per Minute | 674 |
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, Galio deals primarily magic damage (94.69%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Irelia is higher farming statistics (ranked 14th among role champions) (versus 54th for Galio), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.8 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 Galio 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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