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
Vex
vs

46.3%
Irelia win rate vs Vex
Vex has the edge
283
Games Analyzed
46.3%
Irelia WR
53.7%
Vex WR
-296
Avg Gold Diff @15
Irelia
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Vex
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Irelia
Level 2
Irelia
Level 5
Vex
Level 6
Irelia
BORK
Vex
1 item
Vex
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Irelia is strongest early game while Vex peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Irelia deals AD damage while Vex deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Vex has range advantage. Irelia should look for short trades when Vex 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
Vex Win Condition
Anti-dash passive, R engage from range, burst squishies
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 Vex's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Vex's burst
Vex

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
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