Irelia vs Teemo TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Irelia vs Teemo

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Irelia should use her high early agency and mobility to pressure Teemo and deny him safe scaling space.
Focus on controlling minion waves to enable (Q) resets and extended trades, preventing Teemo from safely poking or freezing the lane.

Trading pattern

Stack passive and position near low-health minions to maximize (Q) resets and force extended fights.
Engage trades when (E) or (R) marks Teemo, ensuring reliable follow-up and reset access.
Punish Teemo after he wastes (Q) blind or when he is forced away from minions, reducing his poke effectiveness.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) blind timing, which can negate your auto attack damage during trades.
Avoid engaging when lacking (E) or (R), as your all-in reliability and escape options are limited.
Be cautious if you use (Q) forward without a reset path, as Teemo can punish your overextension with poke or trap control.

Early game

Prioritize reaching level 2 quickly to unlock (Q) and (E) for reliable stun and reset trades.
Use minion waves to safely approach and punish Teemo after he uses (Q) or overextends for last hits.
Avoid engaging without (E) ready, as missing it reduces all-in threat significantly.

Power spikes

Level 2 unlocks (Q) and (E), enabling early stun combos and reset paths; use this to force trades when wave and spacing favor you.
Level 6 grants (R), increasing engage potential and stickiness; commit to all-ins only when passive stacks and minion setup allow.
First fighter item completion boosts damage and durability; increase lane pressure and side-lane presence confidently after this point.

Win conditions

Use wave control to maintain low-health minions for (Q) resets, enabling extended trades and all-in windows.
Exploit cooldown windows by engaging after Teemo uses (Q) or when he is forced away from minions.
Convert successful all-ins into side-lane pressure, snowballing your lead and denying Teemo trap setups and safe scaling.