Irelia Top counters Kayle hard (41.8% win rate) based on 752 games. This matchup is really difficult for Kayle players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Kayle Top vs Irelia Top in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 71.4% in this matchup.
With 3.4% popularity, Kayle constantly encounters meta-dominant Irelia (4.3%, 14th place out of 62 Top champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Kayle performance in the current patch. Surprising upset: Despite Kayle's higher tier rating, Irelia wins 58.2% of encounters. This suggests Irelia's kit specifically counters Kayle's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Lethal Tempo + Absorb Life combination (50.8% win rate) plus optimal itemization Nashor's Tooth, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Boots of Swiftness boosts your chances from 41.8% to 71.4% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Kayle's superior farming (8.12 vs 8.03/min, 1st among Top) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.09 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Irelia leads in both matchup win rate (58.2%) and damage (832 vs 797/min). Kayle must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Kayle maintains better KDA (1.70, 45th place vs 57th for Irelia), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tier | A+ |
| 41.8% | Matchup Winrate | 58.2% |
| 51.81% | Role Winrate | 50.79% |
| #7 | Winrate Rank | #19 |
| 3.4% | Pickrate | 4.3% |
| 1.7 | Average KDA | 1.5 |
| 439 | Gold per Minute | 450 |
| 8.12 | CS/Min | 8.03 |
| 0.30 | Wards per Minute | 0.31 |
| 797 | Damage per Minute | 832 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Kayle deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Irelia deals mainly physical damage (72.90%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Kayle is higher farming statistics (ranked 1st among role champions) (versus 2nd for Irelia), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (1.5 versus 1.7) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Kayle player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Irelia 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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