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

Illaoivs Maokai

BFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Illaoi vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Illaoi wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Maokai based on 6 games. Illaoi holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Illaoi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Illaoi vs Maokai 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
Maokai - 66.7% win rateMaokai(66.7%)
Illaoi - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Illaoi
66.7% WR
VS
Maokai vs Illaoi matchup - 33.3% win rate
Maokai
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Illaoi vs Maokai Matchup?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Maokai matchup
Winner
Illaoi
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.9
CS / min
4.9
1,581
DMG / min
752
14,410
Gold / game
10,367
779
Heal / min
652
2,732
DMG Mitigated / min
2,944
0.2
CC / min
2.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Illaoi vs Maokai Matchup Summary

The Illaoi vs Maokai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Maokai's 33.3%, giving Illaoi a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Illaoi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Maokai players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Maokai leads by 2.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Illaoi players can confidently pick into Maokai and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Maokai 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 Maokai Laning Phase Breakdown

Illaoi wins the laning phase against Maokai in League of Legends

Illaoi is favored during the laning phase against Maokai, 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
6.9Illaoi
4.9Maokai
Illaoi significantly out-farms Maokai by 2.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 31 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Illaoi a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Maokai players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,581Illaoi
752Maokai
Illaoi heavily out-damages Maokai by 829 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Maokai 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
14,410Illaoi
10,367Maokai
Illaoi generates a commanding 4,043 more gold per game than Maokai. This substantial economic advantage means Illaoi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Maokai should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Illaoi
2.8Maokai
Maokai brings significantly more crowd control than Illaoi, with 2.6 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Maokai 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
3,510Illaoi
3,596Maokai
Maokai heals and mitigates 86 more damage per minute than Illaoi, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Maokai to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Illaoi.

Best Illaoi Build Against Maokai

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Maokai, providing the mobility and stats Illaoi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Illaoi against Maokai are Iceborn Gauntlet, Thornmail 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 Maokai. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Illaoi vs Maokai matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Illaoi
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi50.0%
Maokai early game win rateMaokai50.0%
Late Game
Illaoi
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi75.0%
Maokai late game win rateMaokai25.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Illaoi and Maokai, 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.

Illaoi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Maokai. Extended games heavily favor Illaoi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Illaoi holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Maokai players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Illaoi Runes Against Maokai

Resolve rune tree - Illaoi primary runes vs MaokaiResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Illaoi rune vs MaokaiDemolish - best Illaoi rune vs MaokaiBone Plating - best Illaoi rune vs MaokaiOvergrowth - best Illaoi rune vs Maokai
Precision rune tree - Illaoi secondary runes vs MaokaiPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Illaoi rune vs MaokaiLast Stand - best Illaoi rune vs Maokai
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Illaoi to press their advantage against Maokai, 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 Maokai - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Illaoi do against Maokai in League of Legends?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Maokai matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Maokai's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Illaoi do against Maokai in the early game?

In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Maokai 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 Maokai in the late game?

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

Who wins the Illaoi vs Maokai matchup?

Illaoi wins the matchup against Maokai with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Illaoi build against Maokai?

The best Illaoi build against Maokai includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Thornmail, Black Cleaver 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 Maokai?

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

Does Illaoi counter Maokai?

Yes, Illaoi has a favorable matchup against Maokai with a 66.7% win rate. Illaoi strongly counters Maokai in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Illaoi against Maokai?

When playing Illaoi against Maokai, 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.