Illaoi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.0%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Illaoivs Maokai

SFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Illaoi vs Maokai is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Illaoi wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Maokai based on 9 games. Illaoi wins the early laning phase while Maokai scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Illaoi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Illaoi vs Maokai matchup.

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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
Illaoi - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Illaoi
55.6% WR
VS
Maokai vs Illaoi matchup - 44.4% win rate
Maokai
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Illaoi vs Maokai Matchup?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Maokai matchup
Winner
Illaoi
Matches: 9
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
6.8
CS / min
5.3
1,102
DMG / min
748
9,545
Gold / game
8,794
407
Heal / min
700
1,372
DMG Mitigated / min
1,991
0.3
CC / min
2.5
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Illaoi vs Maokai Matchup Summary

The Illaoi vs Maokai matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Maokai's 44.4%, giving Illaoi a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Illaoi controls the early laning stage, but Maokai outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Illaoi needs to press advantages before Maokai reaches their power spikes, while Maokai should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Maokai leads by 2.2s 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
6.8Illaoi
5.3Maokai
Illaoi significantly out-farms Maokai 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. Maokai players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,102Illaoi
748Maokai
Illaoi heavily out-damages Maokai by 355 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
9,545Illaoi
8,794Maokai
Illaoi earns 751 more gold per game than Maokai, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Illaoi slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Illaoi
2.5Maokai
Maokai brings significantly more crowd control than Illaoi, with 2.2 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
1,780Illaoi
2,691Maokai
Maokai vastly out-sustains Illaoi, healing and mitigating 912 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Maokai 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 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, Black Cleaver and Sterak's Gage. 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 Maokai matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Illaoi
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi75.0%
Maokai early game win rateMaokai25.0%
Late Game
Maokai
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi40.0%
Maokai late game win rateMaokai60.0%

Illaoi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Maokai. This lopsided early game means Illaoi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Maokai is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Illaoi. Extended games heavily favor Maokai, 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 Maokai reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Maokai 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 Maokai

Resolve rune tree - Illaoi primary runes vs MaokaiResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Illaoi rune vs MaokaiFont of Life - best Illaoi rune vs MaokaiConditioning - best Illaoi rune vs MaokaiRevitalize - 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 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.99%1837.298912,05252.0%43.4%
42.35%1706.387811,02538.7%45.3%
43.98%1666.777611,17644.9%43.3%
52.87%1576.694311,75263.2%44.9%
46.15%1436.987211,22447.5%45.2%
53.49%1297.01,16012,13856.1%50.8%
63.00%1007.398312,54367.5%60.0%
47.42%977.094612,16352.5%43.9%
56.84%957.51,25312,67063.8%50.0%
48.39%937.31,25912,34452.5%45.3%
53.26%926.799411,33557.1%48.8%
62.22%907.11,04012,53267.6%58.5%
45.35%867.41,41512,13851.2%40.0%
48.81%846.81,00311,59143.8%51.9%
44.44%816.885511,83560.0%35.3%
56.58%767.41,16212,30464.1%48.6%
57.35%687.01,13813,18566.7%51.2%
55.22%677.01,02512,63460.0%51.4%
75.00%646.81,07712,00075.0%75.0%
42.86%637.41,20311,46551.7%35.3%
41.27%636.371911,63633.3%44.4%
52.46%616.998111,84245.8%56.8%
50.00%607.31,06912,27951.5%48.1%
60.34%587.41,23113,24768.2%55.6%
60.00%557.595213,62375.0%51.4%
52.94%516.995712,74242.1%59.4%
59.18%497.01,05612,26863.6%55.6%
50.00%487.11,00612,55757.1%44.4%
60.42%486.81,21212,64072.2%53.3%
43.75%486.797912,37244.4%43.3%
54.17%486.989612,79364.7%48.4%
66.67%457.31,24012,60863.6%69.6%
64.44%457.11,01112,53675.0%58.6%
40.00%456.81,01611,74341.2%39.3%
39.53%437.597911,32440.9%38.1%
63.41%417.71,30413,52165.4%60.0%
71.79%396.91,07312,13268.4%75.0%
59.38%327.21,04713,33177.8%52.2%
60.00%306.81,14612,08258.3%61.1%
46.67%306.176811,76444.4%47.6%
58.62%297.41,23913,57975.0%47.1%
62.07%297.31,08412,41864.3%60.0%
66.67%277.699512,78884.6%50.0%
65.38%267.099212,72580.0%56.3%
48.00%257.397614,02350.0%47.4%
54.17%246.695412,60833.3%66.7%
38.10%216.993810,94150.0%30.8%
47.62%217.31,01412,50820.0%56.3%
38.10%216.785410,90955.6%25.0%
68.42%196.793911,08090.9%37.5%
44.44%186.678010,95514.3%63.6%
50.00%186.888712,91260.0%46.1%
72.22%186.91,18613,02366.7%83.3%
60.00%156.71,03912,89766.7%58.3%
33.33%157.079112,85733.3%33.3%
15.38%135.69769,4020.0%28.6%
30.77%136.588912,39716.7%42.9%
30.77%137.598014,27733.3%30.0%
75.00%126.91,20012,70566.7%83.3%
27.27%116.91,20111,03228.6%25.0%
40.00%106.895613,49166.7%28.6%
30.00%106.587211,55425.0%33.3%
50.00%106.897212,02675.0%33.3%
50.00%106.368911,65633.3%57.1%
50.00%106.792110,60966.7%25.0%
55.56%96.81,1029,54575.0%40.0%
55.56%97.881310,681100.0%0.0%
77.78%96.31,29314,298100.0%71.4%
66.67%97.085711,60360.0%75.0%
50.00%84.568610,61925.0%75.0%
42.86%77.41,19912,27960.0%0.0%
57.14%76.61,17613,01075.0%33.3%
42.86%77.77118,14540.0%50.0%
57.14%77.485713,66550.0%60.0%
28.57%74.870811,3910.0%33.3%
42.86%77.81,24716,127100.0%33.3%
66.67%67.38509,88750.0%100.0%
50.00%67.193411,927100.0%0.0%
83.33%66.11,11813,69550.0%100.0%
40.00%56.06229,40940.0%0.0%
60.00%58.59706,53675.0%0.0%
60.00%56.81,20611,1420.0%75.0%
80.00%55.681010,46166.7%100.0%
60.00%54.59299,211100.0%33.3%

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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 55.6% win rate compared to Maokai's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Illaoi do against Maokai in the early game?

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

In the late game, Maokai takes over the Illaoi vs Maokai matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Maokai 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 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Illaoi build against Maokai?

The best Illaoi build against Maokai includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Black Cleaver, Sterak's Gage with Mercury's Treads. 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 55.6% win rate. Illaoi strongly counters Maokai in lane based on current patch 26.11 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.