Fiddlesticks - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Fiddlesticksvs Illaoi

AMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Fiddlesticks vs Illaoi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Illaoi wins with a 85.7% win rate (+71.4%) over Fiddlesticks based on 7 games. Illaoi wins the early laning phase while Fiddlesticks scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Fiddlesticks build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Fiddlesticks vs Illaoi matchup.

Fiddlesticks Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Fiddlesticks 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 - 14.3% win rateIllaoi(14.3%)
Fiddlesticks - 14.3% win rate in this matchup
Fiddlesticks
14.3% WR
VS
Illaoi vs Fiddlesticks matchup - 85.7% win rate
Illaoi
85.7% WR

Who Wins the Fiddlesticks vs Illaoi Matchup?

Illaoi wins the Fiddlesticks vs Illaoi matchup
Winner
Illaoi
Matches: 7
14.3%
Win Rate
85.7%
4.5
CS / min
7.0
891
DMG / min
1,077
8,692
Gold / game
12,137
355
Heal / min
467
811
DMG Mitigated / min
1,579
2.3
CC / min
0.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Fiddlesticks vs Illaoi Matchup Summary

The Fiddlesticks vs Illaoi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 85.7% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 14.3%, giving Illaoi a 71.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Illaoi controls the early laning stage, but Fiddlesticks outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Illaoi needs to press advantages before Fiddlesticks reaches their power spikes, while Fiddlesticks should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Fiddlesticks leads by 2.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Illaoi has a strong advantage in this matchup. Fiddlesticks 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.

Fiddlesticks vs Illaoi Laning Phase Breakdown

Illaoi wins the laning phase against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends

Illaoi is favored during the laning phase against Fiddlesticks, 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
4.5Fiddlesticks
7.0Illaoi
Illaoi significantly out-farms Fiddlesticks by 2.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 36 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Illaoi a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Fiddlesticks players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
891Fiddlesticks
1,077Illaoi
Illaoi heavily out-damages Fiddlesticks by 187 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Fiddlesticks 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
8,692Fiddlesticks
12,137Illaoi
Illaoi generates a commanding 3,445 more gold per game than Fiddlesticks. This substantial economic advantage means Illaoi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Fiddlesticks should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
2.3Fiddlesticks
0.3Illaoi
Fiddlesticks brings significantly more crowd control than Illaoi, with 2.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Fiddlesticks 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
1,166Fiddlesticks
2,047Illaoi
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Fiddlesticks, healing and mitigating 881 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Illaoi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Fiddlesticks is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Fiddlesticks, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Fiddlesticks Build Against Illaoi

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Illaoi, providing the mobility and stats Fiddlesticks needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Fiddlesticks against Illaoi are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Malignance. This combination gives Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks vs Illaoi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Illaoi
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks0.0%
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi100.0%
Late Game
Fiddlesticks
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks50.0%
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi50.0%

Illaoi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Fiddlesticks. This lopsided early game means Illaoi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Fiddlesticks at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Illaoi. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Illaoi has the edge early, but Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks Runes Against Illaoi

Sorcery rune tree - Fiddlesticks primary runes vs IllaoiSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Fiddlesticks rune vs IllaoiManaflow Band - best Fiddlesticks rune vs IllaoiTranscendence - best Fiddlesticks rune vs IllaoiScorch - best Fiddlesticks rune vs Illaoi
Resolve rune tree - Fiddlesticks secondary runes vs IllaoiResolve
Bone Plating - best Fiddlesticks rune vs IllaoiRevitalize - best Fiddlesticks rune vs Illaoi
50.0% WR

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


Fiddlesticks matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Fiddlesticks'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 Fiddlesticks build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Fiddlesticks matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.90%821.170311,41252.3%34.2%
46.75%771.181313,22348.0%46.1%
50.67%751.278513,10433.3%60.4%
64.41%590.972312,35760.9%66.7%
56.86%511.070912,35350.0%62.1%
60.00%501.178613,67153.3%62.9%
45.83%481.177812,60328.6%59.3%
46.34%411.171912,27750.0%43.5%
47.50%401.178511,89260.0%35.0%
55.56%361.080813,55958.3%54.2%
48.39%311.283213,01246.1%50.0%
43.33%301.177513,16657.1%39.1%
43.33%301.868412,05042.9%43.8%
37.93%291.484910,97343.8%30.8%
44.44%271.778611,39230.8%57.1%
65.38%261.281012,99953.9%76.9%
48.00%251.374712,40150.0%46.7%
54.17%241.067212,16863.6%46.1%
33.33%241.180114,21340.0%31.6%
47.83%231.071112,15953.9%40.0%
56.52%231.079912,32762.5%42.9%
43.48%231.381913,70657.1%37.5%
50.00%221.269311,04360.0%41.7%
47.62%211.076313,36560.0%43.8%
30.00%201.281310,82511.1%45.5%
42.11%190.984012,51237.5%45.5%
42.11%191.370812,19150.0%38.5%
52.63%193.479512,49771.4%41.7%
38.89%181.877311,66140.0%37.5%
55.56%181.175712,90250.0%60.0%
47.06%172.393613,85150.0%46.1%
37.50%161.383912,60837.5%37.5%
37.50%161.878712,63750.0%30.0%
60.00%151.76819,44683.3%44.4%
46.67%153.07239,50055.6%33.3%
64.29%141.592613,36233.3%87.5%
35.71%142.177713,07525.0%40.0%
71.43%141.969712,14250.0%80.0%
57.14%142.882811,20466.7%50.0%
57.14%141.063711,97385.7%28.6%
46.15%131.278013,069100.0%30.0%
38.46%132.178412,12114.3%66.7%
46.15%131.963210,24550.0%42.9%
33.33%121.371911,52066.7%22.2%
58.33%121.469412,60360.0%57.1%
54.55%112.494811,99180.0%33.3%
54.55%111.681311,877100.0%50.0%
63.64%112.076310,90260.0%66.7%
54.55%111.284014,79250.0%57.1%
54.55%111.66298,69225.0%71.4%
45.45%111.76658,96857.1%25.0%
54.55%112.056410,58640.0%66.7%
45.45%112.069410,82150.0%40.0%
27.27%111.95879,5670.0%37.5%
45.45%111.683811,9790.0%62.5%
63.64%111.161412,24560.0%66.7%
63.64%111.56969,41975.0%57.1%
60.00%102.198113,85680.0%40.0%
40.00%102.790410,56825.0%50.0%
40.00%105.175011,44550.0%37.5%
30.00%101.579311,05540.0%20.0%
22.22%91.67889,8220.0%33.3%
22.22%93.26218,91040.0%0.0%
66.67%91.072912,73775.0%60.0%
25.00%85.56819,31816.7%50.0%
37.50%82.26978,75525.0%50.0%
50.00%85.177811,99350.0%50.0%
14.29%71.21,12216,9670.0%20.0%
14.29%74.58918,6920.0%50.0%
28.57%71.67108,74025.0%33.3%
28.57%71.56038,96150.0%0.0%
57.14%73.27729,27550.0%66.7%
57.14%70.985513,270100.0%50.0%
28.57%72.260910,3320.0%50.0%
57.14%71.56139,52950.0%60.0%
57.14%73.37809,97266.7%50.0%
57.14%73.374610,965100.0%40.0%
71.43%73.37388,39560.0%100.0%
42.86%73.28179,41633.3%100.0%
85.71%71.45909,82966.7%100.0%
33.33%62.972413,01850.0%25.0%
33.33%65.31,09211,225100.0%0.0%
33.33%61.674511,02050.0%25.0%
33.33%64.989412,01825.0%50.0%
16.67%62.087010,51033.3%0.0%
66.67%62.057510,12150.0%75.0%
16.67%65.796511,87550.0%0.0%
50.00%62.085611,41450.0%50.0%
66.67%61.974112,634100.0%33.3%
50.00%65.694210,30733.3%66.7%
66.67%64.01,0059,68766.7%66.7%
0.00%61.66288,7890.0%0.0%
66.67%61.57159,97050.0%75.0%
100.00%55.21,09312,757100.0%100.0%
40.00%52.76137,78666.7%0.0%
60.00%51.45698,68666.7%50.0%
20.00%51.55788,80150.0%0.0%
40.00%51.857710,5210.0%50.0%
60.00%52.26999,81466.7%50.0%
60.00%54.578811,53966.7%50.0%
40.00%53.388610,58750.0%33.3%

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Fiddlesticks vs Illaoi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fiddlesticks do against Illaoi in League of Legends?

Illaoi wins the Fiddlesticks vs Illaoi matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to Fiddlesticks's 14.3%, a 71.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Fiddlesticks do against Illaoi in the early game?

In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Fiddlesticks with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Illaoi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Fiddlesticks do against Illaoi in the late game?

In the late game, Fiddlesticks takes over the Fiddlesticks vs Illaoi matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Fiddlesticks scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Fiddlesticks vs Illaoi matchup?

Illaoi wins the matchup against Fiddlesticks with a 85.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 71.4 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Fiddlesticks build against Illaoi?

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

What are the best Fiddlesticks runes against Illaoi?

The best Fiddlesticks runes against Illaoi use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Fiddlesticks vs Illaoi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Fiddlesticks counter Illaoi?

No, Fiddlesticks struggles against Illaoi with only a 14.3% win rate. Illaoi has the advantage in this matchup. Fiddlesticks players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Illaoi's lead.

How do I play Fiddlesticks against Illaoi?

When playing Fiddlesticks against Illaoi, play cautiously and avoid Illaoi's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Illaoi in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.