Illaoivs Leona
Illaoi vs Leona is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Leona wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Illaoi based on 5 games. Leona wins the early laning phase while Illaoi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Illaoi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Illaoi vs Leona 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.
Leona(40.0%)Who Wins the Illaoi vs Leona Matchup?
Illaoi vs Leona Matchup Summary
The Illaoi vs Leona matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Leona wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Illaoi's 40.0%, giving Leona a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Leona controls the early laning stage, but Illaoi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Leona needs to press advantages before Illaoi reaches their power spikes, while Illaoi should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Leona leads by 1.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Leona 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 Leona 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 Leona Laning Phase Breakdown
Illaoi is favored during the laning phase against Leona, 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 Leona
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Leona, providing the mobility and stats Illaoi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Illaoi against Leona are Iceborn Gauntlet, Sundered Sky 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 Leona. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Illaoi vs Leona matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Illaoi33.3%Leona66.7%Illaoi50.0%Leona50.0%Leona dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Illaoi. This lopsided early game means Leona can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Illaoi at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Leona. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Leona has the edge early, but Illaoi gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Illaoi Runes Against Leona
Resolve
Precision
The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Illaoi the best tools to compete against Leona in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Illaoi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.75% | 255 | 6.2 | 894 | 10,877 | 46.3% | 40.1% | |
| 50.88% | 226 | 7.0 | 1,020 | 12,347 | 52.7% | 49.6% | |
| 49.08% | 218 | 6.8 | 770 | 11,572 | 58.0% | 43.1% | |
| 53.85% | 195 | 6.5 | 959 | 11,821 | 53.0% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 170 | 6.8 | 1,108 | 11,900 | 54.0% | 46.9% | |
| 49.64% | 137 | 6.9 | 867 | 11,169 | 47.3% | 51.2% | |
| 51.18% | 127 | 7.0 | 982 | 13,111 | 56.8% | 48.2% | |
| 57.48% | 127 | 7.4 | 1,506 | 12,578 | 66.1% | 50.7% | |
| 61.11% | 126 | 7.3 | 1,098 | 12,047 | 61.9% | 60.3% | |
| 36.07% | 122 | 7.0 | 850 | 12,035 | 35.6% | 36.4% | |
| 44.44% | 108 | 6.8 | 989 | 11,640 | 40.0% | 47.6% | |
| 57.41% | 108 | 7.3 | 1,054 | 12,047 | 52.8% | 61.8% | |
| 52.08% | 96 | 7.4 | 1,306 | 13,182 | 54.8% | 50.8% | |
| 47.87% | 94 | 7.4 | 1,245 | 12,768 | 63.4% | 35.9% | |
| 47.25% | 91 | 7.0 | 996 | 12,763 | 56.8% | 40.7% | |
| 50.56% | 89 | 6.9 | 992 | 12,320 | 44.4% | 54.7% | |
| 62.50% | 88 | 7.0 | 1,087 | 13,081 | 59.0% | 65.3% | |
| 58.33% | 84 | 6.9 | 1,085 | 13,027 | 56.3% | 59.6% | |
| 58.54% | 82 | 7.3 | 1,095 | 10,893 | 60.4% | 55.9% | |
| 55.00% | 80 | 7.3 | 954 | 12,337 | 66.7% | 42.1% | |
| 56.00% | 75 | 7.0 | 1,082 | 12,742 | 50.0% | 59.6% | |
| 56.00% | 75 | 6.8 | 1,081 | 12,019 | 60.0% | 51.4% | |
| 52.70% | 74 | 6.6 | 822 | 11,405 | 51.4% | 54.0% | |
| 49.28% | 69 | 6.9 | 996 | 10,904 | 51.4% | 47.1% | |
| 44.12% | 68 | 7.1 | 898 | 12,348 | 37.5% | 47.7% | |
| 57.58% | 66 | 7.2 | 1,059 | 11,505 | 65.5% | 51.4% | |
| 59.38% | 65 | 7.0 | 1,192 | 11,490 | 64.7% | 53.3% | |
| 51.56% | 64 | 6.9 | 968 | 11,707 | 41.9% | 60.6% | |
| 50.00% | 62 | 7.5 | 1,028 | 11,241 | 60.7% | 41.2% | |
| 50.00% | 56 | 6.8 | 1,240 | 11,787 | 54.5% | 47.1% | |
| 52.73% | 55 | 6.6 | 993 | 11,797 | 59.1% | 48.5% | |
| 62.96% | 54 | 6.6 | 1,351 | 12,998 | 84.2% | 51.4% | |
| 46.94% | 49 | 6.1 | 943 | 12,316 | 43.8% | 48.5% | |
| 53.06% | 49 | 6.3 | 726 | 11,025 | 58.8% | 50.0% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 6.8 | 1,081 | 13,397 | 64.7% | 40.0% | |
| 54.35% | 46 | 6.0 | 696 | 11,195 | 81.8% | 45.7% | |
| 61.36% | 45 | 7.1 | 1,294 | 13,697 | 75.0% | 53.6% | |
| 53.33% | 45 | 7.2 | 916 | 11,653 | 59.1% | 47.8% | |
| 45.45% | 44 | 6.6 | 1,036 | 11,559 | 50.0% | 42.3% | |
| 48.84% | 43 | 6.8 | 971 | 10,633 | 38.1% | 59.1% | |
| 57.89% | 38 | 7.5 | 1,151 | 11,513 | 60.9% | 53.3% | |
| 47.37% | 38 | 6.6 | 820 | 11,936 | 69.2% | 36.0% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 7.1 | 900 | 11,905 | 53.3% | 55.0% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 6.5 | 867 | 11,843 | 90.0% | 33.3% | |
| 61.76% | 34 | 7.2 | 1,057 | 13,620 | 80.0% | 54.2% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 6.9 | 1,003 | 11,539 | 42.9% | 63.2% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 7.0 | 999 | 11,865 | 80.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 7.4 | 1,094 | 12,400 | 66.7% | 38.9% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 6.7 | 848 | 12,568 | 63.6% | 42.9% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 7.2 | 1,068 | 11,705 | 46.1% | 45.5% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 7.1 | 1,003 | 12,063 | 54.5% | 38.5% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.2 | 913 | 12,392 | 25.0% | 55.0% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.8 | 851 | 12,673 | 25.0% | 52.9% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 7.6 | 949 | 13,445 | 85.7% | 53.9% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 6.5 | 1,050 | 12,797 | 50.0% | 27.3% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 7.6 | 998 | 10,582 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 7.1 | 1,267 | 11,864 | 77.8% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 7.1 | 833 | 11,569 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.4 | 1,009 | 12,337 | 57.1% | 37.5% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 7.1 | 1,144 | 12,730 | 62.5% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 6.5 | 761 | 11,568 | 25.0% | 30.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 6.7 | 1,069 | 12,273 | 80.0% | 62.5% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 5.4 | 715 | 8,787 | 12.5% | 40.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 7.3 | 792 | 12,097 | 80.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.0 | 885 | 11,986 | 75.0% | 37.5% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 6.4 | 921 | 11,315 | 50.0% | 12.5% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 980 | 12,241 | 25.0% | 16.7% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.4 | 1,205 | 12,649 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 8.4 | 1,317 | 14,413 | 83.3% | 25.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.4 | 1,106 | 12,205 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 7.3 | 686 | 8,854 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 7.3 | 794 | 11,911 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 3.7 | 530 | 9,148 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.9 | 709 | 8,697 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.6 | 870 | 11,954 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.6 | 1,101 | 16,148 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.0 | 1,063 | 13,166 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.4 | 673 | 11,409 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 8.0 | 1,257 | 15,482 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.7 | 975 | 11,031 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 8.3 | 1,735 | 14,579 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.0 | 783 | 13,978 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.8 | 536 | 9,170 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 773 | 10,055 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 933 | 12,489 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 879 | 9,142 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 8.7 | 894 | 13,647 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.5 | 993 | 15,368 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 1,090 | 10,295 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 858 | 9,986 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 1,069 | 11,026 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 849 | 11,330 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 1,063 | 12,355 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 1,059 | 9,938 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
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Illaoi vs Leona - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Illaoi do against Leona in League of Legends?
Leona wins the Illaoi vs Leona matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Illaoi's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Illaoi do against Leona in the early game?
In the early game, Leona has the advantage against Illaoi with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Leona players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Illaoi do against Leona in the late game?
In the late game, Illaoi takes over the Illaoi vs Leona matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Illaoi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Illaoi vs Leona matchup?
Leona wins the matchup against Illaoi with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Leona is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Illaoi build against Leona?
The best Illaoi build against Leona includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Sundered Sky, 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 Leona?
The best Illaoi runes against Leona use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Illaoi vs Leona matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Illaoi counter Leona?
No, Illaoi struggles against Leona with only a 40.0% win rate. Leona has the advantage in this matchup. Illaoi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Leona's lead.
How do I play Illaoi against Leona?
When playing Illaoi against Leona, play cautiously and avoid Leona's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Leona in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.