Illaoi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Illaoivs Akali

BFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Illaoi vs Akali is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Illaoi wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Akali based on 15 games. Illaoi holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Illaoi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Illaoi vs Akali matchup.

Illaoi Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Illaoi vs Akali Matchup?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Akali matchup
Winner
Illaoi
Matches: 15
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.2
CS / min
6.3
958
DMG / min
900
12,490
Gold / game
11,477
368
Heal / min
250
1,236
DMG Mitigated / min
779
0.2
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Illaoi vs Akali Matchup Summary

The Illaoi vs Akali matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Akali's 40.0%, giving Illaoi a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Illaoi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Akali players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Illaoi leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Illaoi players can confidently pick into Akali and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Akali away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Illaoi vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown

Illaoi wins the laning phase against Akali in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.2Illaoi
6.3Akali
Illaoi significantly out-farms Akali by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Illaoi a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Akali players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
958Illaoi
900Akali
Illaoi deals 58 more champion damage per minute than Akali. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Akali choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Illaoi's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,490Illaoi
11,477Akali
Illaoi generates a commanding 1,013 more gold per game than Akali. This substantial economic advantage means Illaoi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Akali should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Illaoi
0.1Akali
Both Illaoi and Akali provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,604Illaoi
1,029Akali
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Akali, healing and mitigating 575 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Illaoi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Akali is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Akali, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Illaoi Build Against Akali

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Illaoi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Illaoi against Akali are Iceborn Gauntlet, Sundered Sky and Sterak's Gage. This combination gives Illaoi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Akali. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Illaoi vs Akali matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Illaoi
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi50.0%
Akali early game win rateAkali50.0%
Late Game
Illaoi
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi66.7%
Akali late game win rateAkali33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Illaoi and Akali, with Illaoi 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Akali. Extended games heavily favor Illaoi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Illaoi Runes Against Akali

Precision rune tree - Illaoi primary runes vs AkaliPrecision
Conqueror - best Illaoi rune vs AkaliPresence of Mind - best Illaoi rune vs AkaliLegend: Alacrity - best Illaoi rune vs AkaliLast Stand - best Illaoi rune vs Akali
Resolve rune tree - Illaoi secondary runes vs AkaliResolve
Bone Plating - best Illaoi rune vs AkaliUnflinching - best Illaoi rune vs Akali
100.0% WR

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


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

Illaoi 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
45.63%1607.11,02812,03649.3%42.5%
46.36%1106.391211,30446.1%46.5%
54.08%986.91,04412,60770.7%42.1%
46.25%806.478312,26151.9%43.4%
50.00%807.51,25912,74560.6%42.5%
42.86%777.01,11313,10937.9%45.8%
42.42%666.893011,48143.8%41.2%
53.85%527.092712,72261.1%50.0%
52.00%507.61,17513,18468.4%41.9%
36.96%467.01,14213,15964.3%25.0%
60.00%457.71,60912,90065.0%56.0%
52.27%447.41,10613,63541.2%59.3%
53.49%437.31,16813,52971.4%36.4%
52.38%427.81,33011,60560.0%45.5%
56.10%417.51,03111,47761.3%40.0%
43.90%417.293412,67869.2%32.1%
60.98%417.21,05412,55763.2%59.1%
65.85%417.21,35412,02073.9%55.6%
57.50%407.71,05412,99058.8%56.5%
40.00%406.71,00412,25535.7%42.3%
58.97%397.31,31112,87760.0%57.9%
44.44%367.195012,79352.6%35.3%
38.89%366.888311,68228.6%45.5%
51.43%356.91,00113,17753.3%50.0%
44.12%346.679911,03642.1%46.7%
70.59%347.51,05712,96875.0%66.7%
61.76%347.51,00112,88884.6%47.6%
53.13%327.01,07012,49458.3%50.0%
50.00%307.31,24414,28977.8%38.1%
58.62%297.01,03213,69666.7%55.0%
59.26%277.397513,40766.7%55.6%
50.00%266.683212,62044.4%52.9%
40.00%257.11,13311,85969.2%8.3%
56.52%236.31,04711,75946.1%70.0%
65.22%237.31,00612,93863.6%66.7%
63.64%227.21,04011,45560.0%66.7%
42.86%216.91,05112,02838.5%50.0%
52.63%197.21,13511,73172.7%25.0%
42.11%196.274211,90157.1%33.3%
55.56%187.11,23311,69370.0%37.5%
52.94%176.61,13713,23971.4%40.0%
40.00%157.082411,62233.3%50.0%
60.00%157.295812,49050.0%66.7%
21.43%146.895112,78425.0%20.0%
58.33%127.198310,90662.5%50.0%
50.00%126.472910,66660.0%42.9%
54.55%118.089910,72766.7%0.0%
70.00%107.091511,96571.4%66.7%
60.00%106.771710,64666.7%50.0%
0.00%97.178411,2400.0%0.0%
37.50%87.192312,70050.0%33.3%
12.50%85.21,07812,1280.0%16.7%
50.00%86.986810,85250.0%50.0%
71.43%77.492912,15780.0%50.0%
85.71%77.41,29411,88466.7%100.0%
57.14%76.11,03612,76350.0%60.0%
85.71%77.01,07712,137100.0%50.0%
57.14%77.51,28312,88850.0%60.0%
66.67%66.91,58114,41050.0%75.0%
33.33%66.598815,195100.0%20.0%
33.33%67.66889,48320.0%100.0%
33.33%66.777011,923100.0%0.0%
50.00%67.892111,20740.0%100.0%
16.67%66.164610,99250.0%0.0%
80.00%56.81,10214,98250.0%100.0%
20.00%55.559810,0540.0%33.3%
60.00%56.01,05710,32675.0%0.0%
40.00%57.41,06513,41450.0%33.3%
40.00%56.161511,609100.0%25.0%
0.00%56.258512,1670.0%0.0%

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Illaoi vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Illaoi do against Akali in League of Legends?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Akali matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Akali's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Illaoi do against Akali in the early game?

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

How does Illaoi do against Akali in the late game?

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

Who wins the Illaoi vs Akali matchup?

Illaoi wins the matchup against Akali with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Illaoi build against Akali?

The best Illaoi build against Akali includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Sundered Sky, Sterak's Gage with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Illaoi runes against Akali?

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

Does Illaoi counter Akali?

Yes, Illaoi has a favorable matchup against Akali with a 60.0% win rate. Illaoi strongly counters Akali in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Illaoi against Akali?

When playing Illaoi against Akali, 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.