Illaoi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Illaoivs K'Sante

BFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Illaoi vs K'Sante is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Illaoi wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.3%) over K'Sante based on 19 games. Illaoi wins the early laning phase while K'Sante scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Illaoi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Illaoi vs K'Sante 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
K'Sante - 52.6% win rateK'Sante(52.6%)
Illaoi - 52.6% win rate in this matchup
Illaoi
52.6% WR
VS
K'Sante vs Illaoi matchup - 47.4% win rate
K'Sante
47.4% WR

Who Wins the Illaoi vs K'Sante Matchup?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs K'Sante matchup
Winner
Illaoi
Matches: 19
52.6%
Win Rate
47.4%
7.2
CS / min
5.7
1,135
DMG / min
739
11,731
Gold / game
10,095
431
Heal / min
234
1,350
DMG Mitigated / min
2,053
0.3
CC / min
1.6
72.7%
Early Game WR
27.3%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Illaoi vs K'Sante Matchup Summary

The Illaoi vs K'Sante matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to K'Sante's 47.4%, giving Illaoi a 5.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Illaoi controls the early laning stage, but K'Sante outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Illaoi needs to press advantages before K'Sante reaches their power spikes, while K'Sante should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where K'Sante leads by 1.3s 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 K'Sante'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 K'Sante Laning Phase Breakdown

Illaoi wins the laning phase against K'Sante in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.2Illaoi
5.7K'Sante
Illaoi significantly out-farms K'Sante by 1.5 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 23 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Illaoi a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. K'Sante players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,135Illaoi
739K'Sante
Illaoi heavily out-damages K'Sante by 395 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. K'Sante 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
11,731Illaoi
10,095K'Sante
Illaoi generates a commanding 1,636 more gold per game than K'Sante. This substantial economic advantage means Illaoi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. K'Sante should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Illaoi
1.6K'Sante
K'Sante brings significantly more crowd control than Illaoi, with 1.3 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes K'Sante 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
1,781Illaoi
2,287K'Sante
K'Sante vastly out-sustains Illaoi, healing and mitigating 505 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means K'Sante can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Illaoi is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Illaoi, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Illaoi Build Against K'Sante

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against K'Sante, providing the mobility and stats Illaoi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Illaoi against K'Sante are Eclipse, Mercurial Scimitar and Black Cleaver. 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 K'Sante. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Illaoi vs K'Sante matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Illaoi
72.7%
+45.5% advantage
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi72.7%
K'Sante early game win rateK'Sante27.3%
Late Game
K'Sante
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi25.0%
K'Sante late game win rateK'Sante75.0%

Illaoi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 72.7% win rate — a 45.5 percentage point lead over K'Sante. This lopsided early game means Illaoi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

K'Sante is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Illaoi. Extended games heavily favor K'Sante, 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 K'Sante reaches their scaling breakpoints. If K'Sante 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 K'Sante

Precision rune tree - Illaoi primary runes vs K'SantePrecision
Conqueror - best Illaoi rune vs K'SanteTriumph - best Illaoi rune vs K'SanteLegend: Haste - best Illaoi rune vs K'SanteLast Stand - best Illaoi rune vs K'Sante
Inspiration rune tree - Illaoi secondary runes vs K'SanteInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Illaoi rune vs K'SanteCosmic Insight - best Illaoi rune vs K'Sante
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Illaoi to press their advantage against K'Sante, 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 K'Sante - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Illaoi do against K'Sante in League of Legends?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs K'Sante matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to K'Sante's 47.4%, a 5.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Illaoi do against K'Sante in the early game?

In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against K'Sante with a 72.7% win rate versus 27.3%. 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 K'Sante in the late game?

In the late game, K'Sante takes over the Illaoi vs K'Sante matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. K'Sante scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Illaoi vs K'Sante matchup?

Illaoi wins the matchup against K'Sante with a 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 5.3 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.

What is the best Illaoi build against K'Sante?

The best Illaoi build against K'Sante includes Eclipse, Mercurial Scimitar, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. 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 K'Sante?

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

Does Illaoi counter K'Sante?

Yes, Illaoi has a favorable matchup against K'Sante with a 52.6% win rate. Illaoi strongly counters K'Sante in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Illaoi against K'Sante?

When playing Illaoi against K'Sante, 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.