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Zoe vs Irelia MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Zoe vs Irelia

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Zoe is a poke mage with high early agency who must use E angles and R+Q range to control lane pressure.
Deny Irelia safe minion waves to limit her Q resets and all-in threat.

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing E to set up high-range Q burst extended by R.
Punish Irelia after she wastes Irelia E or commits Q without reset minions.
Avoid trading when Irelia has Irelia E and Irelia R available, as they mark for strong all-in potential.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Irelia has passive stacks and low-health minions for Q resets enabling extended trades.
Respect Irelia E stun and Irelia R mark windows as they enable her all-in and follow-up.
Avoid using R at bad timings or missing E, as Zoe becomes vulnerable to Irelia's burst and mobility.

Early game

Use early levels to fish for E sleep and punish Irelia when she lacks passive stacks or Q reset paths.
Avoid extended trades if E is down or missed, as Irelia can all-in with her mobility and stun.
Maintain wave control to prevent Irelia from stacking passive and resetting Q on low-health minions.

Power spikes

Zoe's level 6 R unlocks extended poke angles and burst windows.
Zoe's first completed AP burst item significantly increases kill threat.
Respect Irelia's level 2 with Irelia Q and Irelia E access and level 6 Irelia R for all-in power.

Win conditions

Control wave state to deny Irelia Q reset paths and force her to engage without reliable all-in tools.
Use E sleep and R+Q poke to whittle Irelia before she can stack passive or commit.
Punish missed Irelia E or Q without reset to secure kills or force recalls, snowballing lane dominance.

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

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup