Ryze vs Irelia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ryze vs Irelia

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Ryze is a scaling mage with medium lane pressure who must manage mana and avoid Irelia's early all-in threat.
Focus on controlled waveclear and safe farming to deny Irelia easy Q resets and extended trades.

Trading pattern

Use E to mark minions and spread damage, then follow with Q for poke; hold W to root Irelia if she commits.
Punish Irelia when she wastes Irelia E or Q without a reset path by stepping forward with W root.
Avoid trading when low on mana or when Irelia has passive stacks and minion resets ready.

Danger windows

Irelia is most dangerous when she has low-health minions for Q resets and her E or R is available.
Avoid engaging when Irelia's passive stacks are high and her cooldowns are up.
Be cautious when W root is down, as Irelia can all-in more freely.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 6 as Irelia has high early agency and can punish low mana or missed W.
Use E and Q to poke only when Irelia's E and R are on cooldown to reduce all-in risk.
Keep wave controlled to limit Irelia's Q reset paths and prevent her from stacking passive easily.

Power spikes

Ryze's first mana/AP item and level 6 R enable stronger sustained trades and map plays.
Respect Irelia's level 2 spike with Q and E access, and level 6 R for all-in potential.
Irelia's first completed fighter item increases her kill threat; avoid extended fights post-spike.

Win conditions

Scale safely by farming and using E+Q poke while denying Irelia Q reset opportunities.
Use W root to punish Irelia's committed engages and prevent her from extending trades.
After level 6, leverage R to assist side pressure or roams, relieving mid lane pressure and enabling map plays.