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

Illaoivs Gwen

BFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Illaoi vs Gwen is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Illaoi wins with a 51.6% win rate (+3.2%) over Gwen based on 31 games. Illaoi wins the early laning phase while Gwen scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Illaoi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Illaoi vs Gwen 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 - 51.6% win rate in this matchup
Illaoi
51.6% WR
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Gwen vs Illaoi matchup - 48.4% win rate
Gwen
48.4% WR

Who Wins the Illaoi vs Gwen Matchup?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Gwen matchup
Winner
Illaoi
Matches: 31
51.6%
Win Rate
48.4%
6.8
CS / min
5.9
1,001
DMG / min
922
11,420
Gold / game
10,935
385
Heal / min
315
1,241
DMG Mitigated / min
977
0.3
CC / min
0.2
56.3%
Early Game WR
43.8%
46.7%
Late Game WR
53.3%

Illaoi vs Gwen Matchup Summary

The Illaoi vs Gwen matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 31 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 51.6% win rate compared to Gwen's 48.4%, giving Illaoi a 3.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Illaoi controls the early laning stage, but Gwen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Illaoi needs to press advantages before Gwen reaches their power spikes, while Gwen should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Illaoi leads by 333 HP/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 Gwen'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 Gwen Laning Phase Breakdown

Illaoi wins the laning phase against Gwen in League of Legends

Illaoi is favored during the laning phase against Gwen, 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
6.8Illaoi
5.9Gwen
Illaoi significantly out-farms Gwen by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Illaoi a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Gwen players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,001Illaoi
922Gwen
Illaoi deals 79 more champion damage per minute than Gwen. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Gwen choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Illaoi's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,420Illaoi
10,935Gwen
Illaoi earns 486 more gold per game than Gwen, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Illaoi slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Illaoi
0.2Gwen
Both Illaoi and Gwen provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,625Illaoi
1,293Gwen
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Gwen, healing and mitigating 333 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Illaoi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gwen is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gwen, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Illaoi Build Against Gwen

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Gwen, providing the mobility and stats Illaoi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Illaoi against Gwen 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Gwen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Illaoi vs Gwen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Illaoi
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi56.3%
Gwen early game win rateGwen43.8%
Late Game
Gwen
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi46.7%
Gwen late game win rateGwen53.3%

Illaoi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.3% win rate — a 12.5 percentage point lead over Gwen. This lopsided early game means Illaoi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Gwen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.3% win rate — 6.7 points above Illaoi. Extended games heavily favor Gwen, 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 Gwen reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gwen 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 Gwen

Precision rune tree - Illaoi primary runes vs GwenPrecision
Conqueror - best Illaoi rune vs GwenPresence of Mind - best Illaoi rune vs GwenLegend: Haste - best Illaoi rune vs GwenLast Stand - best Illaoi rune vs Gwen
Resolve rune tree - Illaoi secondary runes vs GwenResolve
Bone Plating - best Illaoi rune vs GwenDemolish - best Illaoi rune vs Gwen
55.6% WR

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


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 Gwen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Illaoi do against Gwen in League of Legends?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Gwen matchup with a 51.6% win rate compared to Gwen's 48.4%, a 3.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 31 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Illaoi do against Gwen in the early game?

In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Gwen with a 56.3% win rate versus 43.8%. 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 Gwen in the late game?

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

Who wins the Illaoi vs Gwen matchup?

Illaoi wins the matchup against Gwen with a 51.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 3.2 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 31 games analyzed.

What is the best Illaoi build against Gwen?

The best Illaoi build against Gwen 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 Gwen?

The best Illaoi runes against Gwen use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 55.6% win rate in the Illaoi vs Gwen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Illaoi counter Gwen?

Yes, Illaoi has a favorable matchup against Gwen with a 51.6% win rate. Illaoi has a solid advantage over Gwen in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Illaoi against Gwen?

When playing Illaoi against Gwen, 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.