Illaoi TFT champion portrait - Set 17
Avg Place
4.25
1st Place
20.8%
Top 4
54.9%
Pick Rate
26.1%

IllaoiTFT Stats

Set 17
SetSet 17
Matches271,357
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedApr 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Gain 450/525/650 (+ap) Shield for 3 seconds. Over the duration, drain 55/85/130 (+ap) Health from the nearest 3 enemies. Then slam down, dealing 80/120/180 (+ap) magic damage to all enemies within 2 hexes.
OverviewBuildEmblemsTraitsCompsTiers
Illaoi has a Very High contested risk with a 26.13% pick rate. This 3-cost unit is extremely likely to be contested, meaning multiple players in your lobby may be looking to pick it up. Popular comps using Illaoi include Replicator/Dark Star, Arbiter/Dark Star, Party Animal/Dark Star.
Utility
This unit provides utility through traits, abilities, buffs, or crowd control

In 81% of team compositions, Illaoi is played for utility without carry items. Focus items on your main carry instead.

Strategy Guide

Utility
Highly Contested
Skip Items
Flexible
Roll Lvl 7
3-Cost
Good Value
Role
Illaoi is typically played for utility. Focus items on your main carry instead.
Leveling
Roll at level 7 for optimal odds to find Illaoi. Balance economy with rolling.
Best Comps
Top performing comps: Arbiter/Dark Star (97.1%), Arbiter/Challenger (94.9%).
Contest Warning
Illaoi has a highly contested risk. Scout early and be ready to pivot if multiple players contest.
Flexibility
Illaoi is a flexible unit that fits into 30+ distinct team compositions. This makes it a safe early pickup since you can pivot to multiple builds depending on what you hit.
Traits
Illaoi activates Shepherd, Anima, Vanguard. Look for units that share these traits for synergy bonuses.

Set 17 Illaoi Stats

  • Illaoi health Health:1100
  • Illaoi mana Mana:100
  • Illaoi armor Armor:50
  • Illaoi magic resistance MR:50
  • Illaoi attack damage AD:50
  • Illaoi attack speed AS:0.65
  • Illaoi attack range Attack Range:1
  • Illaoi critical strike chance Crit %:25%
Compare Against Other Units

Illaoi performance analysis shows exceptional popularity (95th percentile) and strong win rate (75th percentile). Illaoi's six key metrics: win rate (75th percentile), popularity (95th percentile), average placement (73th percentile), player damage (0th percentile), game length (0th percentile), and 3-star power (0th percentile).

When to Play Illaoi

Illaoi is a 3-cost champion in TFT Set 17 with a 54.9% win rate and 4.25 average placement. Illaoi has a 26.1% pick rate in ranked games.

Strengths

  • High 54.9% win rate makes this a strong carry option
  • Good 4.25 average placement for climbing
  • Popular meta pick with 26.1% play rate
  • Ranks #3 among 3-cost champions by win rate

Weaknesses

  • Requires proper item prioritization to maximize potential
  • Effectiveness depends on trait synergies and team comp

Strategic Tips

1

Economy Strategy

Balance economy and rolling to hit Illaoi at the right timing.

2

Itemization

Illaoi works best with proper items - check the Build tab for optimal item recommendations.

3

Team Synergy

Top builds pair Illaoi with synergistic traits for maximum effectiveness.

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Illaoi Set 17 Stats - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Illaoi good in TFT Set 17?

Illaoi is currently a S-tier champion with a 54.85% win rate and 4.25 average placement in TFT Set 17. This makes Illaoi a top-tier pick that ranks 3rd among 13 3-cost champions. Illaoi activates the Shepherd, Anima and Vanguard traits, providing valuable synergies for your team composition.

What are the best items for Illaoi in TFT?

The best items for Illaoi in TFT Set 17 are Crownguard (70.7% win rate), Ionic Spark (67.6% win rate) and Protector's Vow (66.4% win rate). The optimal best-in-slot (BiS) build is Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw and Sunfire Cape, achieving a 73.5% top 4 rate. Visit the Illaoi Build page for more item combinations and win rates.

What comps use Illaoi in TFT Set 17?

The best team compositions featuring Illaoi in TFT Set 17 are Arbiter/Dark Star (97.1% win rate), Arbiter/Challenger (94.9% win rate) and Replicator/Dark Star (94.0% win rate). Illaoi is a flexible unit that fits into 30+ distinct compositions, making it a safe early pickup. See all compositions on the Illaoi Comps page.

Is Illaoi a carry or support in TFT?

Illaoi is primarily played as a carry in TFT Set 17. As a 3-cost carry, you should prioritize giving Illaoi your best items, ideally Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw and Sunfire Cape. Level up to find Illaoi and 2-star it as your primary damage dealer.

When should I roll for Illaoi in TFT?

Illaoi has the highest shop odds at level 7 with a 15.38% chance to appear in each shop slot. Balance your economy with rolling at level 7-8 to find copies of Illaoi.

What traits does Illaoi have in TFT Set 17?

Illaoi has the Shepherd, Anima and Vanguard traits in TFT Set 17. These traits provide multiple synergy options when building your team composition. Check the Illaoi Traits page to see which trait combinations have the highest win rates.

How does Illaoi compare to other 3-cost units?

Illaoi ranks 3rd out of 13 3-cost champions in win rate (54.85%) in TFT Set 17. With a 26.13% pick rate and 4.25 average placement, Illaoi is one of the strongest 3-cost option. Similar 3-cost alternatives include Viktor.

Is Illaoi contested in TFT Set 17?

Illaoi has a high pick rate of 26.13%, making it a heavily contested unit in TFT Set 17. Scout your lobby early to see if other players are going for Illaoi, and be prepared to pivot if multiple players are competing for the same units.

See Also

Illaoi BuildIllaoi CompsTFT ChampionsTFT CompsTFT Items