Ornn vs Irelia TOP Matchup Guide

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Ornn into Ireliamedium

Overview

Beware Irelia's level 2 all-in when she has and with reset paths on low-health minions.
Respect Irelia's level 6 engage and slow zone enabling extended fights.
Avoid fighting near large minion waves that grant Irelia mobility and reset chains.

Avoid extended trades before level 6; trade only around terrain and brittle.
Use knockup only near terrain to safely disrupt Irelia's mobility.
Keep wave small and on your side to limit Irelia's reset paths and passive buildup.

At level 6, use to start fights or turn lane pressure when allies can follow up.
After first tank item, absorb more damage and focus on stable brittle trades over risky all-ins.
Respect Irelia's level 2 spike with and enabling early stun and resets.

Survive early lane pressure by trading around terrain and brittle, then scale into impactful teamfights.
Use engage when jungle or team follow-up is ready to create picks or force objectives.
Deny Irelia access to minion waves for resets to reduce her all-in windows and snowball potential.

Tactical tip

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Updated Jul 4, 2026