Talk:Irelia/@comment-3093118-20110219222226

I prefer Tanky Irelia. She can deal so much damage without any damage items, it si riduclous.

I start with Ruby and rush Phage. Get boots (I usually get Ninja since I run dodge runes and I get the dodge masteries. But of course, heavy CC or heavy Magic dealers means Merc). The get Frozen Mallet, that is all the AD and all the HP you need, and the slow will help you keep your targets in place.

Then I usually start working on Starks, AS and Lifesteal are nice. IF the game hasn't ended, GA! You can now kill people AND not die!

And here's a tip. If you are ever fighting someone 1v1 and there are enemy minions around, it is better for you to aim your ult at the minions than at a single person. They heal for every unit they hit, so a wave of minions will heal you better than one guy. Of course, if you can, you should try to position your self as to hit the champion AND the minions. But choose the minions over the champ.