Malzahar Mid counters Irelia hard (46.3% win rate) based on 833 games. This matchup is really difficult for Irelia players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Irelia Mid vs Malzahar 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 69.0% in this matchup.
With 3.0% popularity, Irelia constantly encounters meta-dominant Malzahar (6.3%, 5th 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 Press the Attack + Triumph combination (73.2% win rate) plus optimal itemization Blade of The Ruined King, Wit's End, Hullbreaker, and Mercury's Treads boosts your chances from 46.3% to 69.0% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Irelia faces both matchup (46.31%) and farming disadvantages (7.01 vs 7.62/min). With a 0.61 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Outclassed across the board: Malzahar leads in both matchup win rate (53.7%) and damage (775 vs 731/min). Irelia must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Complete dominance by Malzahar: leads in both matchup win rate (53.7%) and KDA (2.10 vs 1.60, 44th vs 57th place). Irelia players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | S |
| 46.3% | Matchup Winrate | 53.7% |
| 50.19% | Role Winrate | 51.42% |
| #36 | Winrate Rank | #17 |
| 3.0% | Pickrate | 6.3% |
| 1.6 | Average KDA | 2.1 |
| 455 | Gold per Minute | 424 |
| 7.01 | CS/Min | 7.62 |
| 0.33 | Wards per Minute | 0.33 |
| 731 | Damage per Minute | 775 |
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, Malzahar deals primarily magic damage (93.48%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Malzahar, ranking 5th (versus 14th for Irelia) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.1 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 Malzahar 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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