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

Illaoivs Pantheon

BFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Illaoi vs Pantheon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Illaoi wins with a 56.5% win rate (+13.0%) over Pantheon based on 23 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.

Compare against an opponent
Pantheon - 56.5% win ratePantheon(56.5%)
Illaoi - 56.5% win rate in this matchup
Illaoi
56.5% WR
VS
Pantheon vs Illaoi matchup - 43.5% win rate
Pantheon
43.5% WR

Who Wins the Illaoi vs Pantheon Matchup?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Pantheon matchup
Winner
Illaoi
Matches: 23
56.5%
Win Rate
43.5%
6.3
CS / min
4.6
1,047
DMG / min
817
11,759
Gold / game
10,086
433
Heal / min
196
1,485
DMG Mitigated / min
919
0.3
CC / min
0.9
46.1%
Early Game WR
53.9%
70.0%
Late Game WR
30.0%

Illaoi vs Pantheon Matchup Summary

The Illaoi vs Pantheon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 56.5% win rate compared to Pantheon's 43.5%, giving Illaoi a 13.0 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 players can confidently pick into Pantheon and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Pantheon 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 Pantheon Laning Phase Breakdown

Illaoi wins the laning phase against Pantheon in League of Legends

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.

Farming
6.3Illaoi
4.6Pantheon
Illaoi significantly out-farms Pantheon by 1.7 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 25 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Illaoi a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Pantheon players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,047Illaoi
817Pantheon
Illaoi heavily out-damages Pantheon by 230 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Pantheon 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
11,759Illaoi
10,086Pantheon
Illaoi generates a commanding 1,673 more gold per game than Pantheon. This substantial economic advantage means Illaoi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Pantheon should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Illaoi
0.9Pantheon
Pantheon provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Illaoi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Pantheon coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,918Illaoi
1,115Pantheon
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Pantheon, healing and mitigating 803 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Illaoi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Pantheon is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Pantheon, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Illaoi Build Against Pantheon

Plated Steelcaps 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, Thornmail and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Illaoi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing 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

Early Game
Pantheon
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi46.1%
Pantheon early game win ratePantheon53.9%
Late Game
Illaoi
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi70.0%
Pantheon late game win ratePantheon30.0%

Pantheon dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.9% win rate — a 7.7 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 70.0% win rate — 40.0 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

Precision rune tree - Illaoi primary runes vs PantheonPrecision
Conqueror - best Illaoi rune vs PantheonPresence of Mind - best Illaoi rune vs PantheonLegend: Haste - best Illaoi rune vs PantheonLast Stand - best Illaoi rune vs Pantheon
Resolve rune tree - Illaoi secondary runes vs PantheonResolve
Bone Plating - best Illaoi rune vs PantheonDemolish - best Illaoi rune vs Pantheon
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve 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 26.7. 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 Pantheon - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Illaoi do against Pantheon in League of Legends?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Pantheon matchup with a 56.5% win rate compared to Pantheon's 43.5%, a 13.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Illaoi do against Pantheon in the early game?

In the early game, Pantheon has the advantage against Illaoi with a 53.9% win rate versus 46.1%. 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 70.0% win rate compared to 30.0%. 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 56.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 13.0 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.

What is the best Illaoi build against Pantheon?

The best Illaoi build against Pantheon includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Thornmail, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Pantheon?

The best Illaoi runes against Pantheon use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% 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 56.5% win rate. Illaoi strongly counters Pantheon in lane based on current patch 26.7 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.