Illaoi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Illaoivs Azir

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

Illaoi vs Azir 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. Illaoi wins the early laning phase while Azir scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Illaoi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Illaoi vs Azir 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
Azir - 40.0% win rateAzir(40.0%)
Illaoi - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Illaoi
40.0% WR
VS
Azir vs Illaoi matchup - 60.0% win rate
Azir
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Illaoi vs Azir Matchup?

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

Illaoi vs Azir Matchup Summary

The Illaoi vs Azir 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. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Illaoi controls the early laning stage, but Azir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Illaoi needs to press advantages before Azir reaches their power spikes, while Azir should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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 has a strong advantage in this matchup. Illaoi players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Azir 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.

Illaoi vs Azir 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
7.2Illaoi
5.9Azir
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
849Illaoi
679Azir
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
11,330Illaoi
9,643Azir
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
0.2Illaoi
0.4Azir
Both Illaoi and Azir 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
1,975Illaoi
575Azir
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 Illaoi Build Against Azir

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Azir, providing the mobility and stats Illaoi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Illaoi against Azir are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Death's Dance and Maw of Malmortius. This combination gives Illaoi 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 Illaoi vs Azir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

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

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

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.

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

Resolve rune tree - Illaoi primary runes vs AzirResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Illaoi rune vs AzirDemolish - best Illaoi rune vs AzirSecond Wind - best Illaoi rune vs AzirOvergrowth - best Illaoi rune vs Azir
Precision rune tree - Illaoi secondary runes vs AzirPrecision
Last Stand - best Illaoi rune vs AzirPresence of Mind - best Illaoi rune vs Azir
100.0% WR

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


Illaoi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
41.85%1846.288911,14140.9%42.5%
51.46%1717.11,01912,28854.3%49.5%
49.70%1676.876511,71962.1%41.6%
49.03%1556.596911,79746.1%51.1%
47.10%1386.81,09311,78550.0%44.7%
44.64%1126.988011,14940.9%47.1%
51.46%1037.095713,04155.3%49.2%
61.05%957.31,07411,87061.2%60.9%
40.00%957.086712,04235.3%42.6%
55.79%957.51,50412,18962.2%50.0%
63.64%777.41,06212,43656.8%70.0%
42.86%776.899211,52143.8%42.2%
52.78%727.41,28913,11860.9%49.0%
45.83%727.01,01112,72953.3%40.5%
61.43%706.81,09313,14059.3%62.8%
64.29%707.11,10012,80457.6%70.3%
57.58%667.21,11310,68460.5%53.6%
51.52%667.297512,36461.8%40.6%
46.15%657.31,21612,51060.7%35.1%
56.45%627.01,08212,40552.0%59.5%
54.10%617.096712,49643.5%60.5%
58.62%586.91,11212,35860.0%57.1%
52.73%556.578110,81156.7%48.0%
40.00%557.289612,85835.0%42.9%
49.02%517.096412,00939.1%57.1%
63.27%507.21,20111,39167.9%57.1%
50.00%486.996910,74854.2%45.8%
57.78%456.51,34412,87680.0%46.7%
51.11%457.61,01311,05855.0%48.0%
52.27%446.81,26111,32960.0%45.8%
60.47%437.61,09411,73272.2%52.0%
53.49%436.599711,54052.9%53.9%
56.76%377.21,32713,82876.9%45.8%
52.78%366.268210,95181.8%40.0%
61.11%367.292311,56164.7%57.9%
51.43%356.367110,20853.9%50.0%
41.18%346.51,03511,75746.1%38.1%
54.55%336.71,09912,92569.2%45.0%
46.88%326.71,01411,37030.8%57.9%
45.16%316.289812,13654.5%40.0%
46.67%306.679911,58272.7%31.6%
51.72%296.587311,60388.9%35.0%
51.85%276.81,00212,11840.0%58.8%
59.26%277.41,11411,33062.5%54.5%
62.96%277.21,07914,02785.7%55.0%
58.33%247.087111,32845.5%69.2%
45.45%227.31,02212,09360.0%33.3%
55.00%206.093313,01350.0%55.6%
47.37%197.198012,62677.8%20.0%
55.56%186.787912,87466.7%50.0%
41.18%176.584412,2340.0%50.0%
52.94%177.01,00510,64550.0%57.1%
43.75%167.196010,86344.4%42.9%
61.54%137.287312,61175.0%55.6%
15.38%136.51,13812,94720.0%12.5%
46.15%137.284111,57260.0%37.5%
53.85%137.41,27212,51471.4%33.3%
50.00%127.81,01110,17850.0%50.0%
66.67%127.31,18512,91571.4%60.0%
63.64%117.01,09012,39280.0%50.0%
27.27%116.492711,29750.0%14.3%
50.00%106.21,07912,51060.0%40.0%
20.00%105.16757,99514.3%33.3%
33.33%96.692312,59566.7%16.7%
55.56%97.682113,07966.7%50.0%
50.00%86.51,13412,807100.0%42.9%
25.00%86.51,02612,94950.0%16.7%
75.00%86.81,25212,770100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.96318,26660.0%50.0%
28.57%76.958610,30233.3%25.0%
57.14%73.75238,66650.0%66.7%
71.43%78.61,48513,58383.3%0.0%
83.33%67.379011,182100.0%50.0%
66.67%65.797511,03150.0%75.0%
66.67%66.485511,82866.7%66.7%
66.67%66.41,07015,2790.0%66.7%
83.33%67.698212,573100.0%50.0%
16.67%65.85369,17025.0%0.0%
20.00%56.771713,7760.0%25.0%
60.00%56.98799,1420.0%100.0%
40.00%57.284911,33050.0%33.3%

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Illaoi vs Azir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Illaoi do against Azir in League of Legends?

Azir wins the Illaoi vs Azir 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 Illaoi do against Azir in the early game?

In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Azir 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 Azir in the late game?

In the late game, Azir takes over the Illaoi vs Azir 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 Illaoi vs Azir 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 Illaoi build against Azir?

The best Illaoi build against Azir includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Death's Dance, Maw of Malmortius with Chainlaced Crushers. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Illaoi runes against Azir?

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

Does Illaoi counter Azir?

No, Illaoi struggles against Azir with only a 40.0% win rate. Azir has the advantage in this matchup. Illaoi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Azir's lead.

How do I play Illaoi against Azir?

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