Zed vs. Irelia Gameplay Breakdown

Introduction

• Streamer: Onzed
• Context: Playing against Irelia in a game
• Focus: Experimenting with an Electrocute build

Initial Stages

• Early Wave Management:
  • Pushed the wave to avoid a bad wave state
  • Successfully dodged a gank using shadow swap
• Ivern's Role: Ganked bot lane successfully
• Wave Control:
  • Pulled the wave to force Irelia to push
  • Maintained turret aggro effectively

Key Plays and Strategies

• Level Advantage:
  • Leveraged level advantage over Irelia
  • Questioned legality of Irelia's Q usage
• Trading Tactics: Utilized bone plating during trades
• Wave Crashing: Focused on crashing waves to reset
• Kill Pressure:
  • Zoned Irelia with kill pressure from ignite
  • Held the wave to maintain control
• All-In Engagement: Successfully countered Irelia's all-in attempt
  • Highlighted importance of not being hit by Irelia's W

Observations on Irelia Mechanics

• W and Q Mechanics:
  • Avoiding Irelia's W by not standing with minions
  • Managing wave health to prevent Irelia's Q resets
  • Understanding of how Irelia gains free HP

Mid to Late Game

• Irelia's Power Spike: Recognized threat when Irelia has Blade of the Ruined King (bork)
• Ignite Usage: Utilized ignite effectively in fights

Team Fight Dynamics

• Bot Lane Decisions:
  • Debated TP usage to bot lane
  • Emphasized slow, strategic play
• Wave and Tier Control: Prioritized wave management over aggressive TP
• Fight Execution: Timed fights based on power spikes and item completion
• Voltaic Auto Attack:
  • Buffered auto attack with auto-R for increased damage
  • Demonstrated importance of voltaic autos for Zed
• Renekton Awareness: Paid attention to Renekton's flash possibilities

Tactical Reflections

• Fight Performance: Felt effective but also somewhat useless despite good execution
• Zed's Fit: Justified use of voltaic based on performance

Conclusion

• Next Match: Transitioned to a game against Qiyana
• Final Notes: Took cleanse by mistake, concluded game with highlight clips
  • Signed off with thanks to viewers

Takeaways

• Electrocute Build: Effective versus Irelia with strategic wave and kill pressure management
• Voltaic Autos: Crucial for maximizing damage output
• Team Coordination: Essential for successful ganks and objective control
• Adaptability: Importance of adapting tactics based on enemy's items and power spikes