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Zilean vs Irelia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zilean vs Irelia

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Use bomb zones to control wave and force Irelia away from minion reset paths.
Manipulate speed to keep distance and prevent her from stacking passive safely.
Hold (R) to deny her burst or all-in attempts, forcing her to hesitate.

Trading pattern

Set double bombs on minions to catch Irelia when slowed by (E).
Use (E) speed to kite her all-in attempts and reposition after bomb placement.
Punish missed (E) stuns by stepping forward with bomb combos and speed.

Danger windows

Respect Irelia's level 2 when she has (Q) and (E) ready for stun-reset trades.
Avoid standing near low-health minions that enable her (Q) resets and extended trades.
Watch for her level 6 (R) engage and slow zone, which increases all-in threat.

Early game

Contest level 2 only if your ADC can follow up on your bomb and speed combo.
Avoid overextending early to reduce risk from her (Q) resets and (E) stun.
Use wave control to deny her low-health minions that enable (Q) resets.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks your bomb plus speed combo; pressure only with ADC follow-up.
Level 3 grants double bomb threat with (W); use around brush or wave control.
Level 6 (R) lets you negate her burst or reset all-ins; save for key fights.

Win conditions

Control wave to deny her minion reset paths and prevent extended trades.
Use (Q) bombs and (E) speed to peel and kite during her all-in attempts.
Save (R) to counter her burst or reset damage, turning fights in your favor.

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

Updated Jun 10, 2026New matchup