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

54.0%
Irelia win rate vs Xerath
Irelia has the edge
559
Games Analyzed
54.0%
Irelia WR
46.0%
Xerath WR
+322
Avg Gold Diff @15
Irelia
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Xerath
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Irelia
Level 2
Irelia
Level 5
Xerath
Level 6
Irelia
BORK
Xerath
1 item
Xerath
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Irelia is strongest early game while Xerath peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Irelia deals AD damage while Xerath deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Close the Gap
Xerath 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
Xerath has range advantage. Irelia should look for short trades when Xerath uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Xerath's Weakness
Xerath's main weakness: Assassins, gap closers, immobile, all skill-shots. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Irelia Win Condition
Stack passive on minions, all-in with 4 stacks
Xerath Win Condition
Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers
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 Xerath's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Xerath's burst
Xerath

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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