By GamGem ResearchLast updated 18 Oct 2026

Irelia Draft Guide
Wild Rift pick, ban and counter-pick read — the Blade Dancer.
Counter-pick only. Irelia is a poor blind pick — wait for the enemy lane, or bans, before you lock it.
- Blind safety39/100
- Ban rank#93 of 142
- Pick rank#6 of 142
- Baron standing#38 of 54
Who breaks a blind Irelia
Any one of them in the enemy draft drops Irelia’s blind safety from 39 to 24; Irelia’s blind floor is 43.4%.
If the enemy locks Irelia
The assistant’s best answer in each lane Irelia plays, with Irelia entered as the enemy pick.
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baron | Ryze | Kayle | 86/100 |
| Mid | Vel'Koz | Ryze | 91/100 |
Drafting around Irelia
Irelia leans AD, so the next pick should add AP damage. Best pick for each lane Irelia does not play:
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle | Nidalee | Morgana | 92/100 |
| Support | Vel'Koz | Bard | 91/100 |
| Dragon | Smolder | Kalista | 84/100 |
