Talk:Irelia/@comment-71.93.124.132-20121125182819/@comment-58.111.201.119-20121126012655

U want to either focus on building damage first or HP first early game. Tri-Force is an extremely good item on Irelia so start gettin it's components first. Phage or Sheen is often the most recommended cos Irelia already has a lock on Dash tech she can use to move around the lane. When fightin guys like Olaf, u build HP first cos he deals true damage to u and dat ignores and damage mitigating factors. Since he has more damage than u, u should get HP first to use ur E to it's fullest. Remember that ur E can stun when ur HP's percentage is lower than ur targets. Meaning, if they have a lower total HP than u and dealt damage to u already, u can use that stun to create openings and kill off ur targets quick.

Another counter to Irelia is Kayle. She is the only Fighter type out their along with Jayce that has access to genuine range. When u fight her, u let her push. Kayle is a natural pusher, so let her get in turret range and deal damage to u. When she gets into turret range, quickly dash to her with Q if she is far away and stun her with E. Ur HP should be lower than hers by then. Just remember that once Kayle reaches lvl 6, Turret diving won't be a problem for her in most cases if she has control of the battle cos her Ulti shields her from all damage for 2 seconds. If u want to maintain ur momentum still against Kayle, use the brush to ur advantage. Kayle has no skill shot? and therefore cannot hit anything covered by the bush.

Another recent counter to majority of the Fighters lately is Jayce. Play against him like u would against Kayle if he is comin at u as a range type. Just remember that unlike Kayle he has a skillshot so don't use the brush as often against him. He has access to more MS utility skills, so keep that in mind too. If you can't find the confidence to fight any of the listed Champs, then just farm and hang back until lvl 6 cos u get a ranged skill then.