Illaoivs Pantheon
Illaoi vs Pantheon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Illaoi wins with a 52.9% win rate (+5.9%) over Pantheon based on 51 games. Pantheon wins the early laning phase while Illaoi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Illaoi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Illaoi vs Pantheon 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 Pantheon Matchup?
Illaoi vs Pantheon Matchup Summary
The Illaoi vs Pantheon matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 51 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 52.9% win rate compared to Pantheon's 47.1%, giving Illaoi a 5.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Pantheon controls the early laning stage, but Illaoi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Pantheon needs to press advantages before Illaoi reaches their power spikes, while Illaoi should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Pantheon leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Illaoi has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Pantheon's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Illaoi vs Pantheon Laning Phase Breakdown
Illaoi is favored during the laning phase against Pantheon, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Illaoi holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Illaoi Build Against Pantheon
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Pantheon, providing the mobility and stats Illaoi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Illaoi against Pantheon are Iceborn Gauntlet, Death's Dance 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 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Pantheon. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Illaoi vs Pantheon matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Illaoi42.1%
Pantheon57.9%Illaoi59.4%Pantheon40.6%Pantheon dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.9% win rate — a 15.8 percentage point lead over Illaoi. This lopsided early game means Pantheon can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Illaoi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 59.4% win rate — 18.8 points above Pantheon. Extended games heavily favor Illaoi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Pantheon must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Illaoi reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Illaoi 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 Pantheon
Resolve
Precision
Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Illaoi to press their advantage against Pantheon, 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 Pantheon - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Illaoi do against Pantheon in League of Legends?
Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Pantheon matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to Pantheon's 47.1%, a 5.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 51 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Illaoi do against Pantheon in the early game?
In the early game, Pantheon has the advantage against Illaoi with a 57.9% win rate versus 42.1%. Pantheon players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Illaoi do against Pantheon in the late game?
In the late game, Illaoi takes over the Illaoi vs Pantheon matchup with a 59.4% win rate compared to 40.6%. Illaoi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Illaoi vs Pantheon matchup?
Illaoi wins the matchup against Pantheon with a 52.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 5.9 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 51 games analyzed.
What is the best Illaoi build against Pantheon?
The best Illaoi build against Pantheon includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Death's Dance, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Pantheon?
The best Illaoi runes against Pantheon use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Illaoi vs Pantheon matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Illaoi counter Pantheon?
Yes, Illaoi has a favorable matchup against Pantheon with a 52.9% win rate. Illaoi strongly counters Pantheon in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Illaoi against Pantheon?
When playing Illaoi against Pantheon, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Pantheon. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.