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
Taliyah
vs

49.3%
Irelia win rate vs Taliyah
Skill matchup — could go either way
148
Games Analyzed
49.3%
Irelia WR
50.7%
Taliyah WR
-54
Avg Gold Diff @15
Irelia
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Taliyah
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Irelia
Level 2
Taliyah
Level 3
Irelia
Level 5
Taliyah
Level 6
Irelia
BORK
Taliyah
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Irelia is strongest early game while Taliyah peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Irelia deals AD damage while Taliyah deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Taliyah has range advantage. Irelia should look for short trades when Taliyah 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.
Irelia Win Condition
Stack passive on minions, all-in with 4 stacks
Taliyah Win Condition
W+E combo burst, R wall cuts off escapes, roam
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 Taliyah's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Taliyah's burst
Taliyah

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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