Illaoi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Illaoivs Naafiri

BFighterTank
Patch26.12
Matches328,930
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Illaoi vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Naafiri wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Illaoi based on 6 games. Illaoi wins the early laning phase while Naafiri scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Illaoi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Illaoi vs Naafiri 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 - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Illaoi
33.3% WR
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Naafiri vs Illaoi matchup - 66.7% win rate
Naafiri
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Illaoi vs Naafiri Matchup?

Naafiri wins the Illaoi vs Naafiri matchup
Winner
Naafiri
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
7.5
CS / min
6.3
788
DMG / min
1,050
12,626
Gold / game
13,055
383
Heal / min
272
1,389
DMG Mitigated / min
712
0.3
CC / min
0.0
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Illaoi vs Naafiri Matchup Summary

The Illaoi vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Naafiri wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Illaoi's 33.3%, giving Naafiri a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Illaoi controls the early laning stage, but Naafiri outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Illaoi needs to press advantages before Naafiri reaches their power spikes, while Naafiri should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Illaoi leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Naafiri 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 Naafiri 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 Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown

Illaoi wins the laning phase against Naafiri in League of Legends

Illaoi is favored during the laning phase against Naafiri, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Illaoi holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.5Illaoi
6.3Naafiri
Illaoi significantly out-farms Naafiri by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Illaoi a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Naafiri players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
788Illaoi
1,050Naafiri
Naafiri heavily out-damages Illaoi by 262 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Illaoi should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Naafiri's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,626Illaoi
13,055Naafiri
Naafiri earns 429 more gold per game than Illaoi, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Naafiri slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Illaoi
0.0Naafiri
Both Illaoi and Naafiri provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,772Illaoi
985Naafiri
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Naafiri, healing and mitigating 787 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Illaoi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Naafiri is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Naafiri, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Illaoi Build Against Naafiri

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Illaoi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Illaoi against Naafiri are Iceborn Gauntlet, Sundered Sky and Hullbreaker. 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 Naafiri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Illaoi
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi66.7%
Naafiri early game win rateNaafiri33.3%
Late Game
Naafiri
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi0.0%
Naafiri late game win rateNaafiri100.0%

Illaoi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Naafiri. This lopsided early game means Illaoi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Naafiri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Illaoi. Extended games heavily favor Naafiri, 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 Naafiri reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Naafiri 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 Naafiri

Resolve rune tree - Illaoi primary runes vs NaafiriResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Illaoi rune vs NaafiriDemolish - best Illaoi rune vs NaafiriBone Plating - best Illaoi rune vs NaafiriOvergrowth - best Illaoi rune vs Naafiri
Precision rune tree - Illaoi secondary runes vs NaafiriPrecision
Last Stand - best Illaoi rune vs NaafiriPresence of Mind - best Illaoi rune vs Naafiri
100.0% WR

The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Illaoi the best tools to compete against Naafiri in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Illaoi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. 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 26.12
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
59.38%967.31,07612,65074.4%47.2%
36.84%766.490911,27244.1%30.9%
48.57%706.776210,93763.6%35.1%
56.90%586.993311,85164.3%50.0%
50.98%517.01,21012,17648.0%53.9%
53.19%477.41,17511,50968.2%40.0%
33.33%426.491610,88135.0%31.8%
59.52%426.890912,58472.2%50.0%
32.50%407.51,35513,36130.8%33.3%
52.63%386.598011,64547.1%57.1%
64.86%377.21,04811,59073.3%59.1%
55.56%366.991013,41275.0%50.0%
41.67%367.189412,93046.1%39.1%
55.56%367.294212,68362.5%50.0%
55.56%366.992211,76961.5%52.2%
60.00%357.71,52912,28158.8%61.1%
45.45%337.51,12812,68760.0%39.1%
60.61%336.81,23912,12161.5%60.0%
56.25%326.91,09611,03557.1%55.6%
61.29%317.41,02012,46358.8%64.3%
56.67%307.41,00610,29252.9%61.5%
65.52%296.91,26712,17772.7%61.1%
50.00%287.193811,52553.9%46.7%
62.96%277.61,05112,40768.8%54.5%
61.54%266.81,20713,45250.0%71.4%
48.00%257.395111,76344.4%50.0%
44.00%257.11,10811,29333.3%53.9%
52.00%256.788512,47071.4%44.4%
44.00%256.36179,91642.9%45.5%
58.33%246.91,15212,08472.7%46.1%
54.17%246.492511,49460.0%50.0%
54.55%225.975610,20666.7%46.1%
59.09%227.21,02412,66942.9%66.7%
52.38%216.71,02713,61660.0%50.0%
27.78%186.91,10612,90933.3%25.0%
38.89%187.197810,74150.0%25.0%
52.94%176.91,14312,89666.7%45.5%
62.50%167.173811,56880.0%54.5%
56.25%167.288511,93775.0%37.5%
69.23%138.21,07812,01075.0%60.0%
41.67%127.61,06514,731100.0%22.2%
90.91%117.71,20714,187100.0%85.7%
54.55%116.086012,29650.0%55.6%
70.00%107.11,04012,36033.3%85.7%
66.67%98.285912,40066.7%66.7%
62.50%87.01,02410,58780.0%33.3%
50.00%87.01,14615,776100.0%42.9%
85.71%77.084812,708100.0%66.7%
28.57%78.179411,96150.0%20.0%
100.00%76.71,08014,022100.0%100.0%
100.00%67.480410,550100.0%100.0%
66.67%66.81,12613,062100.0%33.3%
50.00%67.26667,63740.0%100.0%
33.33%66.490011,527100.0%20.0%
33.33%67.578812,62666.7%0.0%
83.33%66.81,17811,28766.7%100.0%
66.67%66.598414,332100.0%33.3%
20.00%56.81,03614,66250.0%0.0%
40.00%57.882912,35566.7%0.0%
60.00%56.875410,295100.0%0.0%
40.00%56.71,06113,4000.0%40.0%

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Illaoi vs Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Illaoi do against Naafiri in League of Legends?

Naafiri wins the Illaoi vs Naafiri matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Illaoi's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.

How does Illaoi do against Naafiri in the early game?

In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Naafiri with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Naafiri in the late game?

In the late game, Naafiri takes over the Illaoi vs Naafiri matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Naafiri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Illaoi vs Naafiri matchup?

Naafiri wins the matchup against Illaoi with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Naafiri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Illaoi build against Naafiri?

The best Illaoi build against Naafiri includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Sundered Sky, Hullbreaker with Immortal Path. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Illaoi runes against Naafiri?

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

Does Illaoi counter Naafiri?

No, Illaoi struggles against Naafiri with only a 33.3% win rate. Naafiri has the advantage in this matchup. Illaoi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Naafiri's lead.

How do I play Illaoi against Naafiri?

When playing Illaoi against Naafiri, play cautiously and avoid Naafiri's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Naafiri has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.