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

Illaoivs Irelia

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

Illaoi vs Irelia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Irelia wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Illaoi based on 26 games. Illaoi wins the early laning phase while Irelia scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Illaoi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Illaoi vs Irelia 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 - 46.1% win rate in this matchup
Illaoi
46.1% WR
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Irelia vs Illaoi matchup - 53.9% win rate
Irelia
53.9% WR

Who Wins the Illaoi vs Irelia Matchup?

Irelia wins the Illaoi vs Irelia matchup
Winner
Irelia
Matches: 26
46.1%
Win Rate
53.9%
6.9
CS / min
7.5
1,005
DMG / min
922
12,119
Gold / game
12,998
335
Heal / min
435
1,597
DMG Mitigated / min
1,272
0.3
CC / min
0.6
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Illaoi vs Irelia Matchup Summary

The Illaoi vs Irelia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Irelia wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Illaoi's 46.1%, giving Irelia a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Illaoi controls the early laning stage, but Irelia outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Illaoi needs to press advantages before Irelia reaches their power spikes, while Irelia should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Irelia leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Irelia 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 Irelia 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 Irelia Laning Phase Breakdown

Irelia wins the laning phase against Illaoi in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.9Illaoi
7.5Irelia
Irelia edges out Illaoi by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Irelia.
Damage
1,005Illaoi
922Irelia
Illaoi heavily out-damages Irelia by 83 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Irelia 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
12,119Illaoi
12,998Irelia
Irelia generates a commanding 879 more gold per game than Illaoi. This substantial economic advantage means Irelia consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Illaoi should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Illaoi
0.6Irelia
Irelia provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Illaoi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Irelia coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,931Illaoi
1,707Irelia
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Irelia, healing and mitigating 224 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Illaoi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Irelia is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Irelia, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Illaoi Build Against Irelia

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Irelia, providing the mobility and stats Illaoi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Illaoi against Irelia are Iceborn Gauntlet, Death's Dance and Thornmail. 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 Irelia matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Illaoi
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi57.1%
Irelia early game win rateIrelia42.9%
Late Game
Irelia
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi33.3%
Irelia late game win rateIrelia66.7%

Illaoi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Irelia. This lopsided early game means Illaoi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Irelia is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Illaoi. Extended games heavily favor Irelia, 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 Irelia reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Irelia 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 Irelia

Resolve rune tree - Illaoi primary runes vs IreliaResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Illaoi rune vs IreliaDemolish - best Illaoi rune vs IreliaBone Plating - best Illaoi rune vs IreliaOvergrowth - best Illaoi rune vs Irelia
Precision rune tree - Illaoi secondary runes vs IreliaPrecision
Last Stand - best Illaoi rune vs IreliaPresence of Mind - best Illaoi rune vs Irelia
55.6% WR

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


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 Irelia - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Illaoi do against Irelia in League of Legends?

Irelia wins the Illaoi vs Irelia matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Illaoi's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Illaoi do against Irelia in the early game?

In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Irelia with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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 Irelia in the late game?

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

Who wins the Illaoi vs Irelia matchup?

Irelia wins the matchup against Illaoi with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Irelia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.

What is the best Illaoi build against Irelia?

The best Illaoi build against Irelia includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Death's Dance, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Illaoi runes against Irelia?

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

Does Illaoi counter Irelia?

No, Illaoi struggles against Irelia with only a 46.1% win rate. Irelia has the advantage in this matchup. Illaoi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Irelia's lead.

How do I play Illaoi against Irelia?

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