MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Illaoi vs Irelia
What is Illaoi's win rate vs Irelia?
In Top, Illaoi wins 51% against Irelia across 584 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Illaoi ahead by 177 gold.
Does Illaoi counter Irelia?
The numbers call it close: 51% for Illaoi over 584 games, inside the noise band. Neither side counters the other on this sample — the lane swings on the spots below, so pick the side you play better and take the receipts with you.
How to beat Irelia as Illaoi
When Illaoi is 300 gold up at 10:00, this matchup runs 62% over 287 games; 300 down, it drops to 40% over 297.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 62% | 287 |
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 40% | 297 |
| First blood | 56% | 271 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 61% | 257 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 61% | 239 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 63% | 104 |
| 0 deaths at 15:00 | 79% | 56 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 3:51; the level 6 spike lands around 5:31. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Illaoi build in Top?
Into Irelia specifically, Illaoi finishes Iceborn Gauntlet first most often: 54.4% over 125 games of this matchup.
The most-finished Illaoi core is Black Cleaver, Iceborn Gauntlet, Sterak's Gage: 58.2% across 1,174 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Doran's Shield + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Black Cleaver (8,136 games).
Skill plan: Illaoi players max E first and take W at level 1.