
Illaoivs Maokai
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.
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 Maokai Matchup?

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 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.
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
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
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.99% | 183 | 7.2 | 989 | 12,052 | 52.0% | 43.4% | |
| 42.35% | 170 | 6.3 | 878 | 11,025 | 38.7% | 45.3% | |
| 43.98% | 166 | 6.7 | 776 | 11,176 | 44.9% | 43.3% | |
| 52.87% | 157 | 6.6 | 943 | 11,752 | 63.2% | 44.9% | |
| 46.15% | 143 | 6.9 | 872 | 11,224 | 47.5% | 45.2% | |
| 53.49% | 129 | 7.0 | 1,160 | 12,138 | 56.1% | 50.8% | |
| 63.00% | 100 | 7.3 | 983 | 12,543 | 67.5% | 60.0% | |
| 47.42% | 97 | 7.0 | 946 | 12,163 | 52.5% | 43.9% | |
| 56.84% | 95 | 7.5 | 1,253 | 12,670 | 63.8% | 50.0% | |
| 48.39% | 93 | 7.3 | 1,259 | 12,344 | 52.5% | 45.3% | |
| 53.26% | 92 | 6.7 | 994 | 11,335 | 57.1% | 48.8% | |
| 62.22% | 90 | 7.1 | 1,040 | 12,532 | 67.6% | 58.5% | |
| 45.35% | 86 | 7.4 | 1,415 | 12,138 | 51.2% | 40.0% | |
| 48.81% | 84 | 6.8 | 1,003 | 11,591 | 43.8% | 51.9% | |
| 44.44% | 81 | 6.8 | 855 | 11,835 | 60.0% | 35.3% | |
| 56.58% | 76 | 7.4 | 1,162 | 12,304 | 64.1% | 48.6% | |
| 57.35% | 68 | 7.0 | 1,138 | 13,185 | 66.7% | 51.2% | |
| 55.22% | 67 | 7.0 | 1,025 | 12,634 | 60.0% | 51.4% | |
| 75.00% | 64 | 6.8 | 1,077 | 12,000 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 63 | 7.4 | 1,203 | 11,465 | 51.7% | 35.3% | |
| 41.27% | 63 | 6.3 | 719 | 11,636 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 52.46% | 61 | 6.9 | 981 | 11,842 | 45.8% | 56.8% | |
| 50.00% | 60 | 7.3 | 1,069 | 12,279 | 51.5% | 48.1% | |
| 60.34% | 58 | 7.4 | 1,231 | 13,247 | 68.2% | 55.6% | |
| 60.00% | 55 | 7.5 | 952 | 13,623 | 75.0% | 51.4% | |
| 52.94% | 51 | 6.9 | 957 | 12,742 | 42.1% | 59.4% | |
| 59.18% | 49 | 7.0 | 1,056 | 12,268 | 63.6% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 48 | 7.1 | 1,006 | 12,557 | 57.1% | 44.4% | |
| 60.42% | 48 | 6.8 | 1,212 | 12,640 | 72.2% | 53.3% | |
| 43.75% | 48 | 6.7 | 979 | 12,372 | 44.4% | 43.3% | |
| 54.17% | 48 | 6.9 | 896 | 12,793 | 64.7% | 48.4% | |
| 66.67% | 45 | 7.3 | 1,240 | 12,608 | 63.6% | 69.6% | |
| 64.44% | 45 | 7.1 | 1,011 | 12,536 | 75.0% | 58.6% | |
| 40.00% | 45 | 6.8 | 1,016 | 11,743 | 41.2% | 39.3% | |
| 39.53% | 43 | 7.5 | 979 | 11,324 | 40.9% | 38.1% | |
| 63.41% | 41 | 7.7 | 1,304 | 13,521 | 65.4% | 60.0% | |
| 71.79% | 39 | 6.9 | 1,073 | 12,132 | 68.4% | 75.0% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 7.2 | 1,047 | 13,331 | 77.8% | 52.2% | |
| 60.00% | 30 | 6.8 | 1,146 | 12,082 | 58.3% | 61.1% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 6.1 | 768 | 11,764 | 44.4% | 47.6% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 7.4 | 1,239 | 13,579 | 75.0% | 47.1% | |
| 62.07% | 29 | 7.3 | 1,084 | 12,418 | 64.3% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 27 | 7.6 | 995 | 12,788 | 84.6% | 50.0% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 7.0 | 992 | 12,725 | 80.0% | 56.3% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 7.3 | 976 | 14,023 | 50.0% | 47.4% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 6.6 | 954 | 12,608 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 6.9 | 938 | 10,941 | 50.0% | 30.8% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 7.3 | 1,014 | 12,508 | 20.0% | 56.3% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 6.7 | 854 | 10,909 | 55.6% | 25.0% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 6.7 | 939 | 11,080 | 90.9% | 37.5% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 6.6 | 780 | 10,955 | 14.3% | 63.6% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.8 | 887 | 12,912 | 60.0% | 46.1% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 6.9 | 1,186 | 13,023 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.7 | 1,039 | 12,897 | 66.7% | 58.3% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 7.0 | 791 | 12,857 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 15.38% | 13 | 5.6 | 976 | 9,402 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.5 | 889 | 12,397 | 16.7% | 42.9% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 7.5 | 980 | 14,277 | 33.3% | 30.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 6.9 | 1,200 | 12,705 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 6.9 | 1,201 | 11,032 | 28.6% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 956 | 13,491 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 872 | 11,554 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 972 | 12,026 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 689 | 11,656 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 921 | 10,609 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.8 | 1,102 | 9,545 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 7.8 | 813 | 10,681 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.3 | 1,293 | 14,298 | 100.0% | 71.4% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 7.0 | 857 | 11,603 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.5 | 686 | 10,619 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.4 | 1,199 | 12,279 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.6 | 1,176 | 13,010 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.7 | 711 | 8,145 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.4 | 857 | 13,665 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.8 | 708 | 11,391 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.8 | 1,247 | 16,127 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.3 | 850 | 9,887 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.1 | 934 | 11,927 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.1 | 1,118 | 13,695 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 622 | 9,409 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 8.5 | 970 | 6,536 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 1,206 | 11,142 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 810 | 10,461 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.5 | 929 | 9,211 | 100.0% | 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.
