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Irelia vs Kai'Sa

Irelia vs Kai'Sa in Mid: who wins more often?

Across 40 ranked games in Mid, Irelia beats Kai'Sa in 60% of them. Observed from real matches — the sample size sits next to the rate, here and on every number below.

By 15 minutes the median game has Irelia ahead by 1,589 gold.

Does Irelia counter Kai'Sa?

No counter call here: Irelia lands at 60% over 40 games, inside the noise band for a sample this size. Neither pick wins the lane on its own — the swing lives in the spots below, so take the side you play better and use the receipts.

Your Irelia game plan against Kai'Sa

In the median game here, the first death comes near 4:14 and level 6 lands around 5:24. Until your spike is online, treat the all-in window with respect.

Irelia in Mid: the items that actually get built

The most-finished Irelia core is Blade of The Ruined King, Wit's End, Death's Dance: 49.9% across 2,078 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.

Most games start Doran's Blade + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Blade of The Ruined King (21,148 games).

Skill plan: Irelia players max Q first and take Q at level 1.