Illaoivs Malzahar
Illaoi vs Malzahar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Malzahar wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Illaoi based on 7 games. Illaoi wins the early laning phase while Malzahar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Illaoi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Illaoi vs Malzahar 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.
Who Wins the Illaoi vs Malzahar Matchup?
Illaoi vs Malzahar Matchup Summary
The Illaoi vs Malzahar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Malzahar wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Illaoi's 42.9%, giving Malzahar a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Illaoi controls the early laning stage, but Malzahar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Illaoi needs to press advantages before Malzahar reaches their power spikes, while Malzahar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Malzahar leads by 1.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malzahar 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 Malzahar 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 Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown
Illaoi is favored during the laning phase against Malzahar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Illaoi holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Illaoi Build Against Malzahar
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Malzahar, providing the mobility and stats Illaoi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Illaoi against Malzahar are Iceborn Gauntlet, Black Cleaver and Sterak's Gage. 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 Malzahar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Illaoi vs Malzahar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Malzahar50.0%Illaoi33.3%Malzahar66.7%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Illaoi and Malzahar, with Illaoi holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Malzahar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Illaoi. Extended games heavily favor Malzahar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Illaoi has the edge early, but Malzahar 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 Malzahar
Resolve
Precision
The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Illaoi the best tools to compete against Malzahar 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.34% | 169 | 6.2 | 898 | 10,995 | 45.7% | 48.5% | |
| 45.45% | 132 | 7.1 | 1,013 | 11,600 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 52.43% | 103 | 6.7 | 1,181 | 11,774 | 60.5% | 46.7% | |
| 45.83% | 96 | 6.4 | 1,013 | 11,256 | 42.1% | 48.3% | |
| 47.67% | 86 | 6.6 | 781 | 10,398 | 53.9% | 42.5% | |
| 56.34% | 71 | 7.2 | 1,005 | 12,690 | 62.5% | 53.2% | |
| 42.03% | 69 | 6.7 | 860 | 12,029 | 45.5% | 40.4% | |
| 51.56% | 64 | 6.6 | 1,174 | 12,924 | 65.4% | 42.1% | |
| 55.17% | 58 | 7.3 | 1,162 | 13,628 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 53.57% | 56 | 6.8 | 966 | 12,320 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.00% | 50 | 7.1 | 1,053 | 11,743 | 63.2% | 48.4% | |
| 54.00% | 50 | 7.2 | 1,167 | 11,625 | 57.7% | 50.0% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 6.5 | 874 | 10,634 | 25.0% | 59.4% | |
| 46.81% | 47 | 7.4 | 1,682 | 11,162 | 60.9% | 33.3% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 6.9 | 1,226 | 11,055 | 55.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.50% | 40 | 7.4 | 980 | 12,083 | 42.1% | 42.9% | |
| 55.00% | 40 | 6.6 | 866 | 9,522 | 69.6% | 35.3% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 7.0 | 1,119 | 12,430 | 76.9% | 33.3% | |
| 46.15% | 39 | 7.9 | 1,207 | 13,698 | 66.7% | 37.0% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 7.0 | 807 | 11,500 | 33.3% | 54.5% | |
| 64.86% | 37 | 7.0 | 1,216 | 10,634 | 71.4% | 56.3% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 6.9 | 968 | 11,339 | 58.3% | 47.8% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 7.1 | 939 | 10,261 | 52.6% | 46.7% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 7.4 | 971 | 10,226 | 55.6% | 64.3% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 6.6 | 916 | 12,350 | 60.0% | 35.3% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 6.8 | 1,001 | 11,420 | 56.3% | 46.7% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 6.1 | 956 | 10,847 | 69.2% | 47.1% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 6.8 | 1,060 | 10,756 | 30.8% | 52.9% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 6.5 | 791 | 11,436 | 41.7% | 55.6% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 7.3 | 1,331 | 11,921 | 58.3% | 52.9% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 6.8 | 873 | 10,895 | 72.7% | 58.8% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 6.9 | 1,005 | 12,119 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.9 | 1,338 | 13,074 | 50.0% | 61.1% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 6.8 | 1,259 | 11,920 | 40.0% | 46.1% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 6.6 | 1,066 | 11,637 | 53.9% | 40.0% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.7 | 999 | 12,134 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 6.7 | 1,069 | 12,250 | 33.3% | 61.5% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 6.5 | 888 | 11,781 | 54.5% | 45.5% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 7.1 | 1,179 | 10,722 | 40.0% | 63.6% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.0 | 983 | 11,302 | 66.7% | 38.5% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 6.3 | 1,048 | 11,245 | 37.5% | 30.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.8 | 1,064 | 14,122 | 50.0% | 64.3% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.6 | 1,268 | 12,391 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.6 | 888 | 12,186 | 75.0% | 36.4% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.4 | 911 | 11,524 | 71.4% | 42.9% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 7.5 | 1,093 | 11,620 | 71.4% | 57.1% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 7.0 | 908 | 11,281 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.2 | 736 | 8,876 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 7.4 | 957 | 12,678 | 57.1% | 60.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 1,046 | 11,332 | 50.0% | 12.5% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.7 | 1,156 | 14,468 | 0.0% | 44.4% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.2 | 900 | 12,631 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.4 | 1,037 | 13,153 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.4 | 1,138 | 12,782 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.2 | 854 | 10,390 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 8.0 | 1,084 | 13,173 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 100.00% | 7 | 7.4 | 1,196 | 14,054 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.1 | 1,223 | 13,396 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.1 | 1,134 | 13,910 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.6 | 1,110 | 11,958 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 956 | 12,360 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 906 | 9,613 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
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Illaoi vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Illaoi do against Malzahar in League of Legends?
Malzahar wins the Illaoi vs Malzahar matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Illaoi's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Illaoi do against Malzahar in the early game?
In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Malzahar with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Malzahar in the late game?
In the late game, Malzahar takes over the Illaoi vs Malzahar matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Malzahar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Illaoi vs Malzahar matchup?
Malzahar wins the matchup against Illaoi with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Malzahar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Illaoi build against Malzahar?
The best Illaoi build against Malzahar includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Black Cleaver, Sterak's Gage 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 Malzahar?
The best Illaoi runes against Malzahar use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Illaoi vs Malzahar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Illaoi counter Malzahar?
No, Illaoi struggles against Malzahar with only a 42.9% win rate. Malzahar has the advantage in this matchup. Illaoi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malzahar's lead.
How do I play Illaoi against Malzahar?
When playing Illaoi against Malzahar, play cautiously and avoid Malzahar's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Malzahar has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.