Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Irelia
VS
Champion 2
Jax
vs

46.1%
Irelia win rate vs Jax
Jax has the edge
2,559
Games Analyzed
46.1%
Irelia WR
53.9%
Jax WR
-308
Avg Gold Diff @15
Irelia
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Jax
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Irelia
Level 2
Irelia
Level 5
Jax
Level 6
Irelia
BORK
Jax
Trinity Force
Jax
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Early Aggression
Irelia needs to punish Jax before they scale. Zone them off CS levels 1-5 and look for solo kills before first back. If Jax reaches 2 items even, you're in trouble.
Mixed Resistances
Irelia deals AD damage while Jax deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Irelia's Weakness
Irelia's main weakness: Hard CC, not hitting E, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Irelia Win Condition
Stack passive on minions, all-in with 4 stacks
Jax Win Condition
Scale into unstoppable splitpusher, E blocks auto-attackers
Recommended Items
Irelia

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Wit's End
Core
Build every game
Jax

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Spear of Shojin
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Irelia's AD damage
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