Anivia - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.8%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Aniviavs Illaoi

AMage
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Anivia vs Illaoi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Illaoi wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Anivia based on 6 games. Anivia wins the early laning phase while Illaoi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Anivia build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Anivia vs Illaoi matchup.

Anivia Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Anivia performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Illaoi - 33.3% win rateIllaoi(33.3%)
Anivia - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Anivia
33.3% WR
VS
Illaoi vs Anivia matchup - 66.7% win rate
Illaoi
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Anivia vs Illaoi Matchup?

Illaoi wins the Anivia vs Illaoi matchup
Winner
Illaoi
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
6.6
CS / min
6.6
877
DMG / min
676
12,387
Gold / game
11,733
208
Heal / min
320
597
DMG Mitigated / min
1,268
1.8
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Anivia vs Illaoi Matchup Summary

The Anivia vs Illaoi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Anivia's 33.3%, giving Illaoi a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Anivia controls the early laning stage, but Illaoi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Anivia needs to press advantages before Illaoi reaches their power spikes, while Illaoi should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Anivia leads by 1.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Illaoi has a strong advantage in this matchup. Anivia players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Illaoi overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Anivia vs Illaoi Laning Phase Breakdown

Anivia wins the laning phase against Illaoi in League of Legends

Anivia is favored during the laning phase against Illaoi, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Anivia holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.6Anivia
6.6Illaoi
Anivia and Illaoi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
877Anivia
676Illaoi
Anivia heavily out-damages Illaoi by 202 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Illaoi should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Anivia's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,387Anivia
11,733Illaoi
Anivia earns 655 more gold per game than Illaoi, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Anivia slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.8Anivia
0.1Illaoi
Anivia brings significantly more crowd control than Illaoi, with 1.7 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Anivia far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Illaoi should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
806Anivia
1,588Illaoi
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Anivia, healing and mitigating 782 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Illaoi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Anivia is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Anivia, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Anivia Build Against Illaoi

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Illaoi, providing the mobility and stats Anivia needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Anivia against Illaoi are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Malignance. This combination gives Anivia an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Anivia vs Illaoi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Anivia
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Anivia early game win rateAnivia50.0%
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi50.0%
Late Game
Illaoi
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Anivia late game win rateAnivia25.0%
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi75.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Anivia and Illaoi, with Anivia holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Illaoi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Anivia. Extended games heavily favor Illaoi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Anivia has the edge early, but Illaoi gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Anivia Runes Against Illaoi

Sorcery rune tree - Anivia primary runes vs IllaoiSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Anivia rune vs IllaoiManaflow Band - best Anivia rune vs IllaoiCelerity - best Anivia rune vs IllaoiScorch - best Anivia rune vs Illaoi
Precision rune tree - Anivia secondary runes vs IllaoiPrecision
Cut Down - best Anivia rune vs IllaoiPresence of Mind - best Anivia rune vs Illaoi
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Anivia the best tools to compete against Illaoi in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Anivia matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Anivia's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Anivia build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Anivia matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
61.45%836.975012,07370.3%54.4%
53.95%766.576511,65053.9%54.0%
38.57%706.576311,63834.6%40.9%
45.45%664.66339,90246.7%44.4%
50.00%586.580212,14047.4%51.3%
44.83%585.874011,75042.1%46.1%
50.00%567.065510,97148.1%51.7%
51.85%546.875510,76248.1%55.6%
60.98%416.777611,01752.2%72.2%
55.00%406.875411,50552.9%56.5%
52.50%405.880713,00241.7%57.1%
52.63%382.75349,71135.3%66.7%
59.46%376.788910,81952.2%71.4%
45.95%376.175711,04946.1%45.8%
38.89%365.465511,22735.7%40.9%
41.67%366.276311,55240.0%42.9%
42.86%356.867310,67953.3%35.0%
47.06%347.079211,66641.2%52.9%
27.27%336.26799,94823.5%31.3%
43.75%326.082112,90166.7%38.5%
58.06%317.480011,50966.7%50.0%
38.71%316.467911,27736.4%40.0%
60.00%306.885811,89846.7%73.3%
51.85%271.860610,61362.5%47.4%
48.15%276.681111,14372.7%31.3%
57.69%266.665011,48171.4%41.7%
50.00%267.281012,28040.0%56.3%
34.62%266.573411,29333.3%35.7%
48.00%257.285211,03050.0%46.1%
62.50%241.96468,67450.0%80.0%
52.17%236.380611,54344.4%57.1%
56.52%233.755010,32650.0%61.5%
54.55%226.681011,60937.5%64.3%
33.33%217.063911,12520.0%45.5%
42.86%214.681810,45750.0%38.5%
38.10%213.85558,95745.5%30.0%
42.86%216.275110,85355.6%33.3%
52.38%212.166210,00150.0%53.9%
47.62%216.16509,41641.7%55.6%
61.90%212.26029,97033.3%83.3%
61.90%216.782411,75775.0%53.9%
55.00%207.084211,23270.0%40.0%
50.00%206.063310,01550.0%50.0%
60.00%202.06398,07158.3%62.5%
55.00%206.684912,18463.6%44.4%
47.37%196.075711,51557.1%41.7%
57.89%192.25919,39766.7%42.9%
77.78%186.578012,24780.0%76.9%
55.56%186.576611,50750.0%58.3%
27.78%186.472810,52627.3%28.6%
38.89%186.365610,62340.0%37.5%
66.67%184.388511,79966.7%66.7%
52.94%177.369511,97242.9%60.0%
52.94%171.95839,28730.0%85.7%
58.82%176.772912,13266.7%54.5%
50.00%161.557410,21960.0%45.5%
62.50%166.874910,68975.0%50.0%
56.25%167.07469,65963.6%40.0%
62.50%162.261410,36550.0%64.3%
40.00%154.564611,44825.0%45.5%
71.43%146.789212,85166.7%72.7%
28.57%141.65959,73725.0%30.0%
53.85%136.973211,53583.3%28.6%
46.15%136.994912,32133.3%57.1%
53.85%137.489211,28675.0%20.0%
46.15%137.184011,04166.7%28.6%
76.92%136.291510,16085.7%66.7%
53.85%137.475812,22171.4%33.3%
38.46%137.771412,18950.0%28.6%
50.00%126.876811,15750.0%50.0%
50.00%126.374811,51440.0%57.1%
50.00%121.75209,36833.3%66.7%
54.55%112.74758,57050.0%66.7%
54.55%116.889512,23966.7%40.0%
36.36%116.089610,78333.3%40.0%
30.00%102.06179,6000.0%42.9%
70.00%106.394812,84675.0%66.7%
50.00%106.487913,8140.0%62.5%
30.00%102.25027,79250.0%16.7%
30.00%105.87919,54128.6%33.3%
22.22%96.474810,3000.0%40.0%
44.44%97.689312,40275.0%20.0%
44.44%96.581411,76325.0%60.0%
55.56%97.081811,49350.0%60.0%
44.44%91.755911,2270.0%57.1%
55.56%91.75829,66333.3%66.7%
62.50%86.992412,86066.7%60.0%
62.50%87.561712,21633.3%80.0%
50.00%81.95259,05225.0%75.0%
37.50%87.479110,20625.0%50.0%
62.50%86.466111,09633.3%80.0%
50.00%85.66568,86350.0%50.0%
42.86%72.34867,88150.0%40.0%
57.14%75.689213,71550.0%60.0%
14.29%72.159610,08350.0%0.0%
57.14%76.765510,30066.7%50.0%
33.33%66.476311,45950.0%0.0%
83.33%66.999912,114100.0%66.7%
83.33%67.292210,59266.7%100.0%
33.33%67.11,18612,3830.0%40.0%
33.33%65.967110,38533.3%33.3%
33.33%66.687712,38750.0%25.0%
66.67%66.787015,025100.0%50.0%
33.33%63.069211,719100.0%20.0%
50.00%65.774015,9810.0%50.0%
50.00%66.273310,56466.7%33.3%
66.67%66.167910,42080.0%0.0%
50.00%66.485012,38450.0%50.0%
60.00%57.080613,723100.0%33.3%
40.00%57.38199,03150.0%33.3%
60.00%55.486913,48950.0%66.7%
40.00%55.247710,9580.0%66.7%
20.00%55.97647,39525.0%0.0%

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Anivia vs Illaoi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Anivia do against Illaoi in League of Legends?

Illaoi wins the Anivia vs Illaoi matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Anivia's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Anivia do against Illaoi in the early game?

In the early game, Anivia has the advantage against Illaoi with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Anivia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Anivia do against Illaoi in the late game?

In the late game, Illaoi takes over the Anivia vs Illaoi matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Illaoi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Anivia vs Illaoi matchup?

Illaoi wins the matchup against Anivia with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Anivia build against Illaoi?

The best Anivia build against Illaoi includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Malignance with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Anivia runes against Illaoi?

The best Anivia runes against Illaoi use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Anivia vs Illaoi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Anivia counter Illaoi?

No, Anivia struggles against Illaoi with only a 33.3% win rate. Illaoi has the advantage in this matchup. Anivia players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Illaoi's lead.

How do I play Anivia against Illaoi?

When playing Anivia against Illaoi, play cautiously and avoid Illaoi's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Illaoi has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.