Illaoi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Illaoivs Cassiopeia

CFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Illaoi vs Cassiopeia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Illaoi wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Cassiopeia based on 7 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 Cassiopeia 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
Cassiopeia - 57.1% win rateCassiopeia(57.1%)
Illaoi - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Illaoi
57.1% WR
VS
Cassiopeia vs Illaoi matchup - 42.9% win rate
Cassiopeia
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Illaoi vs Cassiopeia Matchup?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Cassiopeia matchup
Winner
Illaoi
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
6.1
CS / min
6.6
1,036
DMG / min
1,025
12,763
Gold / game
13,529
431
Heal / min
336
1,534
DMG Mitigated / min
725
0.3
CC / min
1.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Illaoi vs Cassiopeia Matchup Summary

The Illaoi vs Cassiopeia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Cassiopeia's 42.9%, giving Illaoi a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Illaoi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Cassiopeia 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 Cassiopeia leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Illaoi players can confidently pick into Cassiopeia and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Cassiopeia 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 Cassiopeia Laning Phase Breakdown

Cassiopeia wins the laning phase against Illaoi in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.1Illaoi
6.6Cassiopeia
Cassiopeia edges out Illaoi by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Cassiopeia.
Damage
1,036Illaoi
1,025Cassiopeia
Damage output is virtually even between Illaoi and Cassiopeia, with only 11 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,763Illaoi
13,529Cassiopeia
Cassiopeia earns 766 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 Cassiopeia slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Illaoi
1.3Cassiopeia
Cassiopeia brings significantly more crowd control than Illaoi, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Cassiopeia 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
1,965Illaoi
1,061Cassiopeia
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Cassiopeia, healing and mitigating 904 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Illaoi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Cassiopeia is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Cassiopeia, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Illaoi Build Against Cassiopeia

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Cassiopeia, providing the mobility and stats Illaoi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Illaoi against Cassiopeia are Iceborn Gauntlet, Black Cleaver and Spirit Visage. This combination gives Illaoi 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 Cassiopeia. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Illaoi vs Cassiopeia matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Illaoi
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi50.0%
Cassiopeia early game win rateCassiopeia50.0%
Late Game
Illaoi
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi60.0%
Cassiopeia late game win rateCassiopeia40.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Illaoi and Cassiopeia, 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Cassiopeia. 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. Cassiopeia players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Illaoi Runes Against Cassiopeia

Resolve rune tree - Illaoi primary runes vs CassiopeiaResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Illaoi rune vs CassiopeiaDemolish - best Illaoi rune vs CassiopeiaBone Plating - best Illaoi rune vs CassiopeiaOvergrowth - best Illaoi rune vs Cassiopeia
Precision rune tree - Illaoi secondary runes vs CassiopeiaPrecision
Last Stand - best Illaoi rune vs CassiopeiaPresence of Mind - best Illaoi rune vs Cassiopeia
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Illaoi to press their advantage against Cassiopeia, 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 Cassiopeia - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Illaoi do against Cassiopeia in League of Legends?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Cassiopeia matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Cassiopeia's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Illaoi do against Cassiopeia in the early game?

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

In the late game, Illaoi takes over the Illaoi vs Cassiopeia matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Illaoi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Illaoi vs Cassiopeia matchup?

Illaoi wins the matchup against Cassiopeia with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Illaoi build against Cassiopeia?

The best Illaoi build against Cassiopeia includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Black Cleaver, Spirit Visage with Mercury's Treads. 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 Illaoi runes against Cassiopeia?

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

Does Illaoi counter Cassiopeia?

Yes, Illaoi has a favorable matchup against Cassiopeia with a 57.1% win rate. Illaoi strongly counters Cassiopeia in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Illaoi against Cassiopeia?

When playing Illaoi against Cassiopeia, 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.