Irelia vs Ryze MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Irelia vs Ryze

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Irelia must leverage high early agency and mobility to pressure Ryze and deny his safe scaling farm.
Focus on forcing extended trades using Q resets around E or R marks before Ryze can safely use his spell rotations.

Trading pattern

Stack passive and use Q resets to close distance and extend trades only when E or R mark Ryze.
Punish Ryze's W cooldown windows by engaging immediately after it expires to avoid his root.
Avoid trading when Ryze has mana for multiple spell rotations; force fights when he is low on mana or W is down.

Danger windows

Respect Ryze's W root as a hard crowd control that can lock you down if you commit without cooldowns.
Avoid all-ins when Ryze has mana to cycle E and Q repeatedly, increasing his damage output.
Be cautious when low-health minions for Q resets are absent, reducing your mobility and escape options.

Early game

Use level 2 power spike with Q and E to threaten early all-ins before Ryze gains mana for sustained trades.
Keep the wave in a state with low-health minions to maximize Q resets and passive stacks for extended fights.
Avoid committing without E or R marks as Ryze's W root punishes reckless engages.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Level 2 with Q and E access; Level 6 R for stronger all-in; first completed fighter item.
Respect Ryze's major spike with his first mana/AP item which enables sustained spell rotations.
Respect Ryze's level 6 Ryze R for map plays that can shift lane pressure.

Win conditions

Use wave state and Q resets to create extended all-in windows before Ryze stabilizes trades.
Punish Ryze when he uses W defensively or is low on mana to prevent his spell rotations.
Convert successful all-ins into side pressure or roams to deny Ryze safe scaling and map impact.