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
Vel'Koz
vs

54.3%
Irelia win rate vs Vel'Koz
Irelia has the edge
116
Games Analyzed
54.3%
Irelia WR
45.7%
Vel'Koz WR
+344
Avg Gold Diff @15
Irelia
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Vel'Koz
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Irelia
Level 2
Irelia
Level 5
Vel'Koz
Level 6
Irelia
BORK
Vel'Koz
1 item
Vel'Koz
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Irelia is strongest early game while Vel'Koz peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Irelia deals AD damage while Vel'Koz deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Close the Gap
Vel'Koz will poke you down. You need to find an angle to all-in. Use bushes, minion waves, and flash aggressively. One good engage wins the lane.
Range Advantage
Vel'Koz has range advantage. Irelia should look for short trades when Vel'Koz uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Vel'Koz's Weakness
Vel'Koz's main weakness: Assassins, gap closers, R is interruptible. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Irelia Win Condition
Stack passive on minions, all-in with 4 stacks
Vel'Koz Win Condition
Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive
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 Vel'Koz's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Vel'Koz's burst
Vel'Koz

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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Vel'Koz's Worst Matchups
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