Neeko vs Irelia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Neeko vs Irelia

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Neeko has high lane pressure and should use E through minions to control trades and force Irelia to respect her burst potential.
Manage spacing carefully to avoid Irelia's Irelia E stun and Irelia R engage, denying her extended all-in windows.

Trading pattern

Fish for E roots through minions, then follow with Q burst before Irelia can reset with Irelia Q.
Respect Irelia E and Irelia R cooldowns; punish when these are down by threatening all-in or wave pressure.
Avoid trading when Irelia has passive stacks and reset paths available from low-health minions.

Danger windows

Irelia is most dangerous when she has low-health minions for Irelia Q resets and Irelia E or Irelia R marks on you.
Avoid extended trades when Irelia's Irelia E stun and Irelia R slow zone are available.
Be cautious if you miss E root or use R when Irelia can easily disengage; your all-in threat drops significantly.

Early game

Use E angles through minions early to poke and root Irelia before she stacks passive for Q resets.
Avoid extended trades if E misses or Irelia has passive stacks ready for an all-in.
Use W and passive disguise to create uncertainty and bait Irelia's Irelia E or Irelia R.

Power spikes

Neeko's level 6 R unlocks strong all-in and teamfight threat; use it to force picks or grouped fights.
Irelia's level 2 with Irelia Q and Irelia E access increases her all-in threat; play around her cooldowns early.
Irelia's level 6 Irelia R spike strengthens her engage and chase potential; respect her positioning and cooldowns.

Win conditions

Use E through minions to root and burst Irelia before she stacks passive for resets.
Leverage W and passive disguise to bait Irelia's key cooldowns and create pick opportunities.
Force fights when R is available and Irelia's Irelia E and Irelia R are on cooldown to maximize your burst and crowd control impact.