LeBlanc vs Irelia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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LeBlanc vs Irelia

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

LeBlanc is a mobile AP assassin with medium lane pressure who must manage Irelia's strong early all-in threat and Q resets.
Focus on denying Irelia safe minion waves to limit her Q mobility and prevent extended trades.

Trading pattern

Use W to burst and reposition, then threaten E root if Irelia can't respond.
Punish Irelia when she misses E or wastes Q without a reset minion nearby.
Avoid engaging trades when Irelia has E or R marks active, as she can follow up with resets and stun.

Danger windows

Irelia is most dangerous when she has passive stacks, low-health minions for Q resets, and E or R marks on you.
Missing W engage or return pad control exposes you to hard punishment from Irelia.
Avoid extended trades when Irelia's E and R are available and minion wave enables her Q resets.

Early game

Use early levels to poke with Q and W and avoid committing if Irelia has passive stacks and reset paths.
Respect Irelia's level 2 power spike with Q and E; avoid extended trades before you have level 2 or 3.
Keep the wave on your side to reduce Irelia's Q reset opportunities and punish her if she overextends without resets.

Power spikes

LeBlanc spikes at level 2 with Q plus W or E burst and at level 6 with R for stronger all-ins.
Irelia spikes at level 2 with Q and E access and at level 6 with R for stronger engage and stickiness.
Respect Irelia's first completed fighter item spike as it increases her all-in threat.

Win conditions

Win by using W for burst trades and quick repositioning to avoid Irelia's all-in setups.
Deny Irelia minion waves that enable Q resets to reduce her mobility and punish missed cooldowns.
Reach level 6 and first AP item spike to threaten stronger all-ins and roam pressure, snowballing lane control.