Illaoivs Kayn
Illaoi vs Kayn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Illaoi wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Kayn based on 5 games. Illaoi wins the early laning phase while Kayn scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Illaoi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Illaoi vs Kayn 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.
Kayn(60.0%)Who Wins the Illaoi vs Kayn Matchup?
Illaoi vs Kayn Matchup Summary
The Illaoi vs Kayn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kayn's 40.0%, giving Illaoi a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Illaoi controls the early laning stage, but Kayn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Illaoi needs to press advantages before Kayn reaches their power spikes, while Kayn should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Kayn leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Illaoi players can confidently pick into Kayn and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kayn 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 Kayn Laning Phase Breakdown
Illaoi is favored during the laning phase against Kayn, 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.
Best Illaoi Build Against Kayn
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Kayn, providing the mobility and stats Illaoi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Illaoi against Kayn are Iceborn Gauntlet, Hullbreaker and Black Cleaver. 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 Kayn matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Illaoi75.0%Kayn25.0%Illaoi0.0%Kayn100.0%Illaoi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Kayn. This lopsided early game means Illaoi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Kayn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Illaoi. Extended games heavily favor Kayn, 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 Kayn reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kayn 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 Kayn
Resolve
Precision
Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Illaoi to press their advantage against Kayn, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.63% | 160 | 7.1 | 1,028 | 12,036 | 49.3% | 42.5% | |
| 46.36% | 110 | 6.3 | 912 | 11,304 | 46.1% | 46.5% | |
| 54.08% | 98 | 6.9 | 1,044 | 12,607 | 70.7% | 42.1% | |
| 46.25% | 80 | 6.4 | 783 | 12,261 | 51.9% | 43.4% | |
| 50.00% | 80 | 7.5 | 1,259 | 12,745 | 60.6% | 42.5% | |
| 42.86% | 77 | 7.0 | 1,113 | 13,109 | 37.9% | 45.8% | |
| 42.42% | 66 | 6.8 | 930 | 11,481 | 43.8% | 41.2% | |
| 53.85% | 52 | 7.0 | 927 | 12,722 | 61.1% | 50.0% | |
| 52.00% | 50 | 7.6 | 1,175 | 13,184 | 68.4% | 41.9% | |
| 36.96% | 46 | 7.0 | 1,142 | 13,159 | 64.3% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 45 | 7.7 | 1,609 | 12,900 | 65.0% | 56.0% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 7.4 | 1,106 | 13,635 | 41.2% | 59.3% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 7.3 | 1,168 | 13,529 | 71.4% | 36.4% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 7.8 | 1,330 | 11,605 | 60.0% | 45.5% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 7.5 | 1,031 | 11,477 | 61.3% | 40.0% | |
| 43.90% | 41 | 7.2 | 934 | 12,678 | 69.2% | 32.1% | |
| 60.98% | 41 | 7.2 | 1,054 | 12,557 | 63.2% | 59.1% | |
| 65.85% | 41 | 7.2 | 1,354 | 12,020 | 73.9% | 55.6% | |
| 57.50% | 40 | 7.7 | 1,054 | 12,990 | 58.8% | 56.5% | |
| 40.00% | 40 | 6.7 | 1,004 | 12,255 | 35.7% | 42.3% | |
| 58.97% | 39 | 7.3 | 1,311 | 12,877 | 60.0% | 57.9% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 7.1 | 950 | 12,793 | 52.6% | 35.3% | |
| 38.89% | 36 | 6.8 | 883 | 11,682 | 28.6% | 45.5% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 6.9 | 1,001 | 13,177 | 53.3% | 50.0% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 6.6 | 799 | 11,036 | 42.1% | 46.7% | |
| 70.59% | 34 | 7.5 | 1,057 | 12,968 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 61.76% | 34 | 7.5 | 1,001 | 12,888 | 84.6% | 47.6% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 7.0 | 1,070 | 12,494 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 7.3 | 1,244 | 14,289 | 77.8% | 38.1% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 7.0 | 1,032 | 13,696 | 66.7% | 55.0% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 7.3 | 975 | 13,407 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 6.6 | 832 | 12,620 | 44.4% | 52.9% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 7.1 | 1,133 | 11,859 | 69.2% | 8.3% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 6.3 | 1,047 | 11,759 | 46.1% | 70.0% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 7.3 | 1,006 | 12,938 | 63.6% | 66.7% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 7.2 | 1,040 | 11,455 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 6.9 | 1,051 | 12,028 | 38.5% | 50.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 7.2 | 1,135 | 11,731 | 72.7% | 25.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.2 | 742 | 11,901 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 7.1 | 1,233 | 11,693 | 70.0% | 37.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.6 | 1,137 | 13,239 | 71.4% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 7.0 | 824 | 11,622 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 7.2 | 958 | 12,490 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 6.8 | 951 | 12,784 | 25.0% | 20.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 7.1 | 983 | 10,906 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.4 | 729 | 10,666 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 8.0 | 899 | 10,727 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 915 | 11,965 | 71.4% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 717 | 10,646 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 9 | 7.1 | 784 | 11,240 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 7.1 | 923 | 12,700 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 5.2 | 1,078 | 12,128 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.9 | 868 | 10,852 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.4 | 929 | 12,157 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 7.4 | 1,294 | 11,884 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.1 | 1,036 | 12,763 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 7.0 | 1,077 | 12,137 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.5 | 1,283 | 12,888 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.9 | 1,581 | 14,410 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.5 | 988 | 15,195 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.6 | 688 | 9,483 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.7 | 770 | 11,923 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.8 | 921 | 11,207 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.1 | 646 | 10,992 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 1,102 | 14,982 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 598 | 10,054 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 1,057 | 10,326 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 1,065 | 13,414 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 615 | 11,609 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 585 | 12,167 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
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Illaoi vs Kayn - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Illaoi do against Kayn in League of Legends?
Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Kayn matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Kayn's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Illaoi do against Kayn in the early game?
In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Kayn with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Kayn in the late game?
In the late game, Kayn takes over the Illaoi vs Kayn matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Kayn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Illaoi vs Kayn matchup?
Illaoi wins the matchup against Kayn with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Illaoi build against Kayn?
The best Illaoi build against Kayn includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Hullbreaker, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Illaoi runes against Kayn?
The best Illaoi runes against Kayn use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Illaoi vs Kayn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Illaoi counter Kayn?
Yes, Illaoi has a favorable matchup against Kayn with a 60.0% win rate. Illaoi strongly counters Kayn in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Illaoi against Kayn?
When playing Illaoi against Kayn, 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.