Yasuo Mid struggles against Irelia (49.0% win rate) based on 875 games. This matchup can be tricky for Yasuo players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Yasuo Mid vs Irelia Mid in patch 15.16 (25.16), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 58.2% in this matchup.
Yasuo dominates the meta (3rd most popular, 7.8% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Irelia (2.8% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of mid lane's current powerhouses. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Lethal Tempo + Absorb Life combination (48.1% win rate) plus optimal itemization Blade of The Ruined King, Immortal Shieldbow, Infinity Edge, and Berserker's Greaves boosts your chances from 49.0% to 58.2% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Yasuo faces both matchup (49.03%) and farming disadvantages (6.81 vs 8.61/min). With a 1.80 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Outclassed across the board: Irelia leads in both matchup win rate (51.0%) and damage (765 vs 689/min). Yasuo must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Skill-based matchup: Identical KDA (1.60) with 49.0% win rate indicates that macro play, team coordination, and clutch moments determine outcomes more than individual mechanics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | B+ |
| 49.0% | Matchup Winrate | 51.0% |
| 48.95% | Role Winrate | 50.40% |
| #50 | Winrate Rank | #31 |
| 7.8% | Pickrate | 2.8% |
| 1.6 | Average KDA | 1.6 |
| 421 | Gold per Minute | 466 |
| 6.81 | CS/Min | 8.61 |
| 0.31 | Wards per Minute | 0.31 |
| 689 | Damage per Minute | 765 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Yasuo versus Irelia matchup in the mid lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Except for rare builds, Yasuo deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Irelia deals mainly physical damage (71.92%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Irelia, ranking 1st (versus 24th for Yasuo) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Yasuo 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.
Attacking an enemy champion grants you [6% Melee || 4% Ranged] Attack Speed for 6 seconds…
Killing a target heals you for @HealAmount@.
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…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …
Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Attacking an enemy champion grants you [6% Melee || 4% Ranged] Attack Speed for 6 seconds…
Killing a target heals you for @HealAmount@.
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…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …
Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
