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Ziggs vs Irelia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ziggs vs Irelia

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Ziggs is a poke-heavy artillery mage who must maintain distance and use waveclear to deny Irelia's Q reset paths.
Ziggs should pressure early to prevent Irelia from stacking passive and force her to commit without safe minion waves.

Trading pattern

Poke with Q and slow with E, saving W to knock Irelia away if she tries to engage.
Punish Irelia when she misses Irelia E or uses Irelia Q without a reset minion.
Avoid extended trades when Irelia has passive stacks and Irelia E or Irelia R available.

Danger windows

When W is down, Ziggs is vulnerable to Irelia's all-in; play extra safe.
Irelia is dangerous with passive stacks and when Irelia E or Irelia R marks you.
Avoid standing near low-health minions that enable Irelia's Q resets and extended trades.

Early game

Use Q and E to poke Irelia from range and control her approach paths before she hits level 6.
Avoid using W carelessly early, as losing it leaves you vulnerable to Irelia's all-in.
Keep the wave pushed or neutral to deny Irelia low-health minions for Q resets.

Power spikes

Ziggs major spikes: level 6 R for long-range burst and first mage poke item for sustained pressure.
Irelia major spikes: level 2 with Irelia Q and Irelia E access, and level 6 Irelia R for stronger all-in.
Respect Irelia's power spikes by playing safely and using poke to chip before she can commit.

Win conditions

Use long-range poke and waveclear to deny Irelia safe Q reset paths and force her into risky engages.
Convert lane pressure into turret damage using W execute when Irelia is forced back.
Punish missed Irelia E or Irelia Q without reset to maintain lane control and prevent her all-in windows.

Tip: For Ziggs vs Irelia, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup