Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Ahri
VS
Champion 2
Irelia
vs

55.1%
Ahri win rate vs Irelia
Ahri hard counters Irelia
988
Games Analyzed
55.1%
Ahri WR
44.9%
Irelia WR
+404
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ahri
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Irelia
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Irelia
Level 2
Irelia
Level 5
Ahri
Level 6
Ahri
1 item
Irelia
BORK
Ahri
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Ahri is strongest mid game while Irelia peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Ahri deals AP damage while Irelia deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Ahri has range advantage. Irelia should look for short trades when Ahri uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Irelia's Weakness
Irelia's main weakness: Hard CC, not hitting E, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Ahri Win Condition
Roam with R, pick off squishies with charm combo
Irelia Win Condition
Stack passive on minions, all-in with 4 stacks
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Ahri typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Irelia runs Teleport for map impact. Ahri needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Irelia outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Ahri

Malignance
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Irelia's AD damage
Irelia

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Wit's End
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Ahri's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Ahri's burst
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