by Samzonk

[2.4b] Irelia Guide - On-hit assassin Irelia for Mid/Baron lane

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Patch 2.4b
September 17, 2021 12:00
Mid

On-hit assassin Irelia for Mid/Baron lane

Irelia is classified as Fighter/Assassin. Here is my guide on how to be an on-hit assassin monster with Irelia.

Pros

  • High on-hit burst damage
  • High Attack Speed
  • Excellent against squishy assassins and marksman

Cons

  • Squishy (low health, less armor)
  • Vulnerable to CC
  • Must have good champion mechanics

Irelia Build

Best Build Guide for Irelia

Starting Items
Long Sword
Core Items
Blade of the Ruined King
Trinity Force
On-hit
Solari Chargeblade
Wit's End
Final Item Build (no boots)
Blade of the Ruined King
Trinity Force
Solari Chargeblade
Wit's End
Mortal Reminder
Boots Selection
Gluttonous Greaves
Teleport Enchant
Quicksilver Enchant
Stasis Enchant

Item Build Description

Additional information on the items

This build utilizes Ionian FervorIonian Fervor . To start, build physical Items with a long sword, then upgrade it to Blade of the Ruined KingBlade of the Ruined King for its synergy with Ionian FervorIonian Fervor , followed by SheenSheen into Trinity ForceTrinity Force for her core items as you keep using your BladesurgeBladesurge resets. Then you can either build Solari ChargebladeSolari Chargeblade or Wit's EndWit's End , both have on-hit magic damage, which means your auto attacks deal extra magic damage with good synergy with Ionian FervorIonian Fervor . Finish your build with Mortal ReminderMortal Reminder for it's Armor Penetration.

Your Boots of SpeedBoots of Speed upgrade goes to Gluttonous GreavesGluttonous Greaves for the Physical Vamp and Enchantment is optional between Teleport EnchantTeleport Enchant , Quicksilver EnchantQuicksilver Enchant , or [Stasis Enchant].

Irelia Runes

Best Runes for Irelia

Keystone
Conqueror
Conqueror
Domination
Brutal
Brutal
Resolve
Adaptive Carapace
Adaptive Carapace
Inspiration
Sweet Tooth
Sweet Tooth
Keystone
Conqueror
Conqueror
Domination
Brutal
Brutal
Resolve
Adaptive Carapace
Adaptive Carapace
Inspiration
Hunter Genius
Hunter Genius

ConquerorConqueror is a must. BrutalBrutal for that added damage and armor penetration. Adaptive CarapaceAdaptive Carapace for the added armor and defensive stat. Sweet ToothSweet Tooth is only when you are not familiar with the champion, but Hunter GeniusHunter Genius is when you already master IreliaIrelia to a certain degree.

Skill Order

How to distribute skill points

Ionian Fervor
Ionian Fervor - Passive
Bladesurge
Bladesurge
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Defiant Dance
Defiant Dance
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Flawless Duet
Flawless Duet
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Vanguard's Edge
Vanguard's Edge
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Summoner Spells

When to take which summoners

Flash
Quick engage and escape
Ignite
Increases kill potential
Barrier
Optional protection in teamfights

Combos

Learn how to maximize the champions potential

Flawless Duet
3rd
Vanguard's Edge
Ult
Bladesurge
1st
Auto Attack
AA
Flawless Duet
3rd
Bladesurge
1st
Auto Attack
AA
Defiant Dance
2nd

Prepare your first Flawless DuetFlawless Duet , launch Vanguard's EdgeVanguard's Edge to the enemy, use BladesurgeBladesurge to proc the passive marks, auto-attack, use the next Flawless DuetFlawless Duet to stun and apply marks, BladesurgeBladesurge to proc those marks, auto-attack your enemies and finish with your Defiant DanceDefiant Dance to finish them off and take reduced damage.

Irelia Matchups & Counters

Detailed information on how to play matchups and counters

Garen
Easy
Garen
Ahri
Easy
Ahri
Annie
Easy
Annie
Lux
Easy
Lux
Nasus
Easy
Nasus
Teemo
Medium
Teemo
Dr. Mundo
Medium
Dr. Mundo
Wukong
Medium
Wukong
Fizz
Medium
Fizz
Pantheon
Medium
Pantheon
Ziggs
Medium
Ziggs
Zed
Hard
Zed
Yasuo
Hard
Yasuo
Katarina
Hard
Katarina
Renekton
Hard
Renekton
Darius
Hard
Darius
Singed
Hard
Singed
Akali
Skill
Akali
Fiora
Skill
Fiora

GarenGaren is very straightforward, avoid his Decisive StrikeDecisive Strike . You can use the combo easily on him after the silence is gone.

Irelia

Author's note

This build is not 100% perfect, I still have a lot to learn about this champion. But I can give some small knowledge I have after playing about 50 games with her with a 60 percent win rate. Hope this little, imperfect guide helps you in some way and you're free to give your suggestions and criticism to me. Thanks!

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