Hello fella's, this is my first guide on mobafire. To begin with i'm from belgium so my english isn't perfect, still i'll try to explain you in my best english on how to play irelia and be giving you a nice build to dominate lanes/win games.

For runes i take flat ad to give you the attack damage you need to dominate your lane. Armor and magic resist for having some substain.

For summoner spells take flash and ignite this is the safest combo in spells for escaping ganks/finishing kills.

Pros: -she can focus very well in teamfights while she is a gab closer, try to get the fed guy or just try to take down the enemy carry as fast as possible.

- her farming method is fantastic, try hitting creeps until they are 1/4 of their health and finish them with your q, while having phil stone you wont have much probs with your mana.
- has some cc ( stun )
- has lots of substain with the healt regen, spell vamb from her w, and life steal from her ult.

cons: - not good in early game.
- most of the times ganks needed in early game.
- no legendary skin ;s

She is not that easy to learn but still if u keep playing her u'll master her and dominate almost every oponent. Try to play agressive on lvl 4-5 and keep in mind always ward your lane, this can save your life.