Azir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
40.1%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Azirvs Illaoi

FMageMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Azir vs Illaoi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Azir wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Illaoi based on 5 games. Azir holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Illaoi matchup.

Azir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Azir 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 - 60.0% win rateIllaoi(60.0%)
Azir - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Azir
60.0% WR
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Illaoi vs Azir matchup - 40.0% win rate
Illaoi
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Azir vs Illaoi Matchup?

Azir wins the Azir vs Illaoi matchup
Winner
Azir
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
5.9
CS / min
7.2
679
DMG / min
849
9,643
Gold / game
11,330
84
Heal / min
440
491
DMG Mitigated / min
1,535
0.4
CC / min
0.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Azir vs Illaoi Matchup Summary

The Azir vs Illaoi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Azir wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Illaoi's 40.0%, giving Azir a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Azir dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Illaoi players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Illaoi leads by 1,401 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Azir players can confidently pick into Illaoi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Illaoi away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Azir vs Illaoi Laning Phase Breakdown

Illaoi wins the laning phase against Azir in League of Legends

Illaoi is favored during the laning phase against Azir, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Illaoi holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.9Azir
7.2Illaoi
Illaoi significantly out-farms Azir by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 19 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Illaoi a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Azir players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
679Azir
849Illaoi
Illaoi heavily out-damages Azir by 170 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Azir should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Illaoi's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,643Azir
11,330Illaoi
Illaoi generates a commanding 1,687 more gold per game than Azir. This substantial economic advantage means Illaoi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Azir should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Azir
0.2Illaoi
Both Azir and Illaoi provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
575Azir
1,975Illaoi
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Azir, healing and mitigating 1,401 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Illaoi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Azir is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Azir, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Azir Build Against Illaoi

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Illaoi, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Illaoi are Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Nashor's Tooth. This combination gives Azir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Illaoi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Azir vs Illaoi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Azir
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Azir early game win rateAzir50.0%
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi50.0%
Late Game
Azir
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Azir late game win rateAzir66.7%
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Azir and Illaoi, with Azir 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.

Azir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Illaoi. Extended games heavily favor Azir, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Azir holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Illaoi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Azir Runes Against Illaoi

Precision rune tree - Azir primary runes vs IllaoiPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Azir rune vs IllaoiPresence of Mind - best Azir rune vs IllaoiLegend: Alacrity - best Azir rune vs IllaoiCut Down - best Azir rune vs Illaoi
Sorcery rune tree - Azir secondary runes vs IllaoiSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Azir rune vs IllaoiScorch - best Azir rune vs Illaoi
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Azir to press their advantage against Illaoi, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Azir'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 Azir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Azir matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.22%676.998511,88238.7%69.4%
34.00%507.182311,18630.4%37.0%
26.09%467.275610,27826.9%25.0%
31.11%456.990211,02528.6%33.3%
58.14%436.887511,12256.5%60.0%
46.15%396.81,01011,97040.0%52.6%
25.64%397.178711,52512.5%34.8%
30.56%366.768810,91223.5%36.8%
40.00%356.876410,32827.8%52.9%
40.63%326.972511,03230.0%58.3%
41.94%317.297110,91646.7%37.5%
44.83%296.773311,26846.7%42.9%
59.26%276.491212,72850.0%63.2%
43.48%237.095713,37444.4%42.9%
36.36%227.187012,19040.0%33.3%
28.57%217.396111,93645.5%10.0%
61.90%217.596313,73760.0%63.6%
47.62%216.780312,64562.5%38.5%
30.00%206.671210,46411.1%45.5%
55.00%207.998611,38945.5%66.7%
36.84%196.487010,91325.0%57.1%
33.33%186.885811,01820.0%50.0%
41.18%177.08179,55130.0%57.1%
76.47%177.484811,46990.9%50.0%
31.25%167.387211,80628.6%33.3%
40.00%156.670311,44828.6%50.0%
66.67%157.295912,3150.0%90.9%
42.86%146.97429,77933.3%60.0%
58.33%127.375812,23857.1%60.0%
33.33%127.31,09313,29166.7%22.2%
63.64%116.71,00513,03633.3%75.0%
63.64%116.388714,228100.0%60.0%
45.45%116.781012,83125.0%57.1%
54.55%115.699913,80033.3%62.5%
72.73%116.481411,401100.0%50.0%
70.00%106.891014,26050.0%75.0%
40.00%107.576710,67842.9%33.3%
20.00%106.795810,89516.7%25.0%
44.44%97.31,04713,24180.0%0.0%
62.50%87.31,00312,52840.0%100.0%
37.50%86.183810,12233.3%40.0%
14.29%76.697810,7700.0%20.0%
14.29%77.48418,3980.0%33.3%
33.33%67.071212,88933.3%33.3%
60.00%55.96799,64350.0%66.7%
60.00%58.01,11116,2120.0%60.0%
60.00%56.66088,87475.0%0.0%
80.00%56.798614,183100.0%75.0%
60.00%57.81,06314,2170.0%100.0%
60.00%55.993312,55166.7%50.0%

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Azir vs Illaoi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Azir do against Illaoi in League of Legends?

Azir wins the Azir vs Illaoi matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Illaoi's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Azir do against Illaoi in the early game?

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

How does Azir do against Illaoi in the late game?

In the late game, Azir takes over the Azir vs Illaoi matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Azir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Azir vs Illaoi matchup?

Azir wins the matchup against Illaoi with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Azir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Azir build against Illaoi?

The best Azir build against Illaoi includes Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Nashor's Tooth with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Azir runes against Illaoi?

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

Does Azir counter Illaoi?

Yes, Azir has a favorable matchup against Illaoi with a 60.0% win rate. Azir strongly counters Illaoi in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Azir against Illaoi?

When playing Azir against Illaoi, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.