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

55.0%
Irelia win rate vs Mel
Irelia hard counters Mel
289
Games Analyzed
55.0%
Irelia WR
45.0%
Mel WR
+401
Avg Gold Diff @15
Irelia
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Mel
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Irelia
Level 2
Irelia
Level 5
Mel
Level 6
Irelia
BORK
Mel
1 item
Mel
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Irelia is strongest early game while Mel peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Irelia deals AD damage while Mel deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Mel has range advantage. Irelia should look for short trades when Mel uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Mel's Weakness
Mel's main weakness: Assassins, hard engage, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Irelia Win Condition
Stack passive on minions, all-in with 4 stacks
Mel Win Condition
Burst combo, shield passive, zone control
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

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

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Mel's burst
Mel

Luden's Tempest
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
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