Talk:Irelia/@comment-201.226.151.48-20120324225715/@comment-99.242.79.34-20120326161120

You don't have to fight your counter-picks. Since the nerf, the only lane I absolutely despise going against is Udyr/Lee Sin since their built-in sustain hasn't been nerfed and they can fight you no problem with their free damage and tankiness. I've 'won' lanes against Riven, Renekton, Vlad, Kennen, etc. since the nerf no problem. Instead of trying to kill people like before, stick to farming. She still does that incredibly well, even directly under the tower.

Level W first as always, then E second. Having that longer stun/slow is enough to save you when they come in all aggressive-like since you can just pop them in the head with it and trot off none the wiser.