Illaoi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Illaoivs Gnar

BFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Illaoi vs Gnar is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Illaoi wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Gnar based on 34 games. Illaoi wins the early laning phase while Gnar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Illaoi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Illaoi vs Gnar matchup.

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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.

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Illaoi - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Illaoi
50.0% WR
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Gnar vs Illaoi matchup - 50.0% win rate
Gnar
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Illaoi vs Gnar Matchup?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Gnar matchup
Winner
Illaoi
Matches: 34
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
7.1
CS / min
6.1
939
DMG / min
836
10,261
Gold / game
9,450
368
Heal / min
197
1,389
DMG Mitigated / min
1,057
0.3
CC / min
1.4
52.6%
Early Game WR
47.4%
46.7%
Late Game WR
53.3%

Illaoi vs Gnar Matchup Summary

The Illaoi vs Gnar matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 34 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 50.0%, giving Illaoi a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Illaoi controls the early laning stage, but Gnar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Illaoi needs to press advantages before Gnar reaches their power spikes, while Gnar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gnar leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Illaoi has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Gnar's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Illaoi vs Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown

Illaoi wins the laning phase against Gnar in League of Legends

Illaoi is favored during the laning phase against Gnar, 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
7.1Illaoi
6.1Gnar
Illaoi significantly out-farms Gnar by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Illaoi a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Gnar players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
939Illaoi
836Gnar
Illaoi heavily out-damages Gnar by 102 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gnar 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
10,261Illaoi
9,450Gnar
Illaoi generates a commanding 811 more gold per game than Gnar. This substantial economic advantage means Illaoi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gnar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Illaoi
1.4Gnar
Gnar brings significantly more crowd control than Illaoi, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Gnar 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
1,758Illaoi
1,254Gnar
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 504 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Illaoi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gnar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gnar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Illaoi Build Against Gnar

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats Illaoi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Illaoi against Gnar are Iceborn Gauntlet, Black Cleaver 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 6 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Gnar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Illaoi vs Gnar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Illaoi
52.6%
+5.3% advantage
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi52.6%
Gnar early game win rateGnar47.4%
Late Game
Gnar
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi46.7%
Gnar late game win rateGnar53.3%

Illaoi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.6% win rate — a 5.3 percentage point lead over Gnar. This lopsided early game means Illaoi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Gnar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.3% win rate — 6.7 points above Illaoi. Extended games heavily favor Gnar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Illaoi must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Gnar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gnar survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Illaoi Runes Against Gnar

Resolve rune tree - Illaoi primary runes vs GnarResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Illaoi rune vs GnarDemolish - best Illaoi rune vs GnarBone Plating - best Illaoi rune vs GnarOvergrowth - best Illaoi rune vs Gnar
Precision rune tree - Illaoi secondary runes vs GnarPrecision
Last Stand - best Illaoi rune vs GnarPresence of Mind - best Illaoi rune vs Gnar
38.5% WR

The Resolve primary with Precision secondary combination helps Illaoi maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Gnar.


Illaoi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.34%1696.289810,99545.7%48.5%
45.45%1327.11,01311,60050.0%42.9%
52.43%1036.71,18111,77460.5%46.7%
45.83%966.41,01311,25642.1%48.3%
47.67%866.678110,39853.9%42.5%
56.34%717.21,00512,69062.5%53.2%
42.03%696.786012,02945.5%40.4%
51.56%646.61,17412,92465.4%42.1%
55.17%587.31,16213,62850.0%58.3%
53.57%566.896612,32060.0%50.0%
54.00%507.11,05311,74363.2%48.4%
54.00%507.21,16711,62557.7%50.0%
47.92%486.587410,63425.0%59.4%
46.81%477.41,68211,16260.9%33.3%
52.38%426.91,22611,05555.0%50.0%
42.50%407.498012,08342.1%42.9%
55.00%406.68669,52269.6%35.3%
47.50%407.01,11912,43076.9%33.3%
46.15%397.91,20713,69866.7%37.0%
45.95%377.080711,50033.3%54.5%
64.86%377.01,21610,63471.4%56.3%
51.43%356.996811,33958.3%47.8%
50.00%347.193910,26152.6%46.7%
59.38%327.497110,22655.6%64.3%
46.88%326.691612,35060.0%35.3%
51.61%316.81,00111,42056.3%46.7%
56.67%306.195610,84769.2%47.1%
43.33%306.81,06010,75630.8%52.9%
50.00%306.579111,43641.7%55.6%
55.17%297.31,33111,92158.3%52.9%
64.29%286.887310,89572.7%58.8%
46.15%266.91,00512,11957.1%33.3%
57.69%266.91,33813,07450.0%61.1%
43.48%236.81,25911,92040.0%46.1%
47.83%236.61,06611,63753.9%40.0%
45.45%226.799912,13475.0%28.6%
50.00%226.71,06912,25033.3%61.5%
50.00%226.588811,78154.5%45.5%
52.38%217.11,17910,72240.0%63.6%
47.37%196.098311,30266.7%38.5%
33.33%186.31,04811,24537.5%30.0%
62.50%166.81,06414,12250.0%64.3%
50.00%166.61,26812,39150.0%50.0%
46.67%156.688812,18675.0%36.4%
57.14%146.491111,52471.4%42.9%
64.29%147.51,09311,62071.4%57.1%
69.23%137.090811,281100.0%42.9%
50.00%126.27368,87657.1%40.0%
58.33%127.495712,67857.1%60.0%
20.00%106.71,04611,33250.0%12.5%
44.44%96.71,15614,4680.0%44.4%
37.50%86.290012,63166.7%20.0%
71.43%76.41,03713,15333.3%100.0%
57.14%77.41,13812,78233.3%75.0%
42.86%77.285410,39050.0%33.3%
71.43%78.01,08413,173100.0%60.0%
100.00%77.41,19614,054100.0%100.0%
42.86%77.11,22313,3960.0%60.0%
33.33%66.11,13413,910100.0%20.0%
66.67%67.61,11011,95866.7%66.7%
60.00%56.395612,3600.0%60.0%
60.00%56.39069,613100.0%33.3%

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Illaoi vs Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Illaoi do against Gnar in League of Legends?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Gnar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 34 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Illaoi do against Gnar in the early game?

In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Gnar with a 52.6% win rate versus 47.4%. 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 Gnar in the late game?

In the late game, Gnar takes over the Illaoi vs Gnar matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to 46.7%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Illaoi vs Gnar matchup?

Illaoi wins the matchup against Gnar with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 34 games analyzed.

What is the best Illaoi build against Gnar?

The best Illaoi build against Gnar includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Black Cleaver, Sterak's Gage with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Gnar?

The best Illaoi runes against Gnar use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 38.5% win rate in the Illaoi vs Gnar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Illaoi counter Gnar?

Yes, Illaoi has a favorable matchup against Gnar with a 50.0% win rate. Illaoi slightly edges out Gnar in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Illaoi against Gnar?

When playing Illaoi against Gnar, 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.