Illaoi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Illaoivs Pantheon

BFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Illaoi vs Pantheon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Illaoi wins with a 56.7% win rate (+13.3%) over Pantheon based on 30 games. Illaoi wins the early laning phase while Pantheon 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.

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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.

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Illaoi - 56.7% win rate in this matchup
Illaoi
56.7% WR
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Pantheon vs Illaoi matchup - 43.3% win rate
Pantheon
43.3% WR

Who Wins the Illaoi vs Pantheon Matchup?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Pantheon matchup
Winner
Illaoi
Matches: 30
56.7%
Win Rate
43.3%
6.1
CS / min
4.9
956
DMG / min
901
10,847
Gold / game
9,955
399
Heal / min
231
1,474
DMG Mitigated / min
1,008
0.3
CC / min
1.0
69.2%
Early Game WR
30.8%
47.1%
Late Game WR
52.9%

Illaoi vs Pantheon Matchup Summary

The Illaoi vs Pantheon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 30 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 56.7% win rate compared to Pantheon's 43.3%, giving Illaoi a 13.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Illaoi controls the early laning stage, but Pantheon outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Illaoi needs to press advantages before Pantheon reaches their power spikes, while Pantheon should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Pantheon leads by 0.7s 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
6.1Illaoi
4.9Pantheon
Illaoi significantly out-farms Pantheon 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. Pantheon players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
956Illaoi
901Pantheon
Illaoi deals 56 more champion damage per minute than Pantheon. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Pantheon choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Illaoi's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,847Illaoi
9,955Pantheon
Illaoi generates a commanding 892 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
1.0Pantheon
Pantheon provides 0.7 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
1,873Illaoi
1,239Pantheon
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Pantheon, healing and mitigating 634 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 Jak'Sho, The Protean, Sundered Sky 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 100.0% win rate across 2 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

Early Game
Illaoi
69.2%
+38.5% advantage
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi69.2%
Pantheon early game win ratePantheon30.8%
Late Game
Pantheon
52.9%
+5.9% advantage
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi47.1%
Pantheon late game win ratePantheon52.9%

Illaoi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 69.2% win rate — a 38.5 percentage point lead over Pantheon. This lopsided early game means Illaoi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Pantheon is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 52.9% win rate — 5.9 points above Illaoi. Extended games heavily favor Pantheon, 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 Pantheon reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Pantheon 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 rune tree - Illaoi primary runes vs PantheonResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Illaoi rune vs PantheonDemolish - best Illaoi rune vs PantheonBone Plating - best Illaoi rune vs PantheonOvergrowth - best Illaoi rune vs Pantheon
Precision rune tree - Illaoi secondary runes vs PantheonPrecision
Last Stand - best Illaoi rune vs PantheonPresence of Mind - best Illaoi rune vs Pantheon
72.7% WR

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 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.34%1696.289810,99545.7%48.5%
45.45%1327.11,01311,60050.0%42.9%
52.43%1036.71,18111,77460.5%46.7%
45.83%966.41,01311,25642.1%48.3%
47.67%866.678110,39853.9%42.5%
56.34%717.21,00512,69062.5%53.2%
42.03%696.786012,02945.5%40.4%
51.56%646.61,17412,92465.4%42.1%
55.17%587.31,16213,62850.0%58.3%
53.57%566.896612,32060.0%50.0%
54.00%507.11,05311,74363.2%48.4%
54.00%507.21,16711,62557.7%50.0%
47.92%486.587410,63425.0%59.4%
46.81%477.41,68211,16260.9%33.3%
52.38%426.91,22611,05555.0%50.0%
42.50%407.498012,08342.1%42.9%
55.00%406.68669,52269.6%35.3%
47.50%407.01,11912,43076.9%33.3%
46.15%397.91,20713,69866.7%37.0%
45.95%377.080711,50033.3%54.5%
64.86%377.01,21610,63471.4%56.3%
51.43%356.996811,33958.3%47.8%
50.00%347.193910,26152.6%46.7%
59.38%327.497110,22655.6%64.3%
46.88%326.691612,35060.0%35.3%
51.61%316.81,00111,42056.3%46.7%
56.67%306.195610,84769.2%47.1%
43.33%306.81,06010,75630.8%52.9%
50.00%306.579111,43641.7%55.6%
55.17%297.31,33111,92158.3%52.9%
64.29%286.887310,89572.7%58.8%
46.15%266.91,00512,11957.1%33.3%
57.69%266.91,33813,07450.0%61.1%
43.48%236.81,25911,92040.0%46.1%
47.83%236.61,06611,63753.9%40.0%
45.45%226.799912,13475.0%28.6%
50.00%226.71,06912,25033.3%61.5%
50.00%226.588811,78154.5%45.5%
52.38%217.11,17910,72240.0%63.6%
47.37%196.098311,30266.7%38.5%
33.33%186.31,04811,24537.5%30.0%
62.50%166.81,06414,12250.0%64.3%
50.00%166.61,26812,39150.0%50.0%
46.67%156.688812,18675.0%36.4%
57.14%146.491111,52471.4%42.9%
64.29%147.51,09311,62071.4%57.1%
69.23%137.090811,281100.0%42.9%
50.00%126.27368,87657.1%40.0%
58.33%127.495712,67857.1%60.0%
20.00%106.71,04611,33250.0%12.5%
44.44%96.71,15614,4680.0%44.4%
37.50%86.290012,63166.7%20.0%
71.43%76.41,03713,15333.3%100.0%
57.14%77.41,13812,78233.3%75.0%
42.86%77.285410,39050.0%33.3%
71.43%78.01,08413,173100.0%60.0%
100.00%77.41,19614,054100.0%100.0%
42.86%77.11,22313,3960.0%60.0%
33.33%66.11,13413,910100.0%20.0%
66.67%67.61,11011,95866.7%66.7%
60.00%56.395612,3600.0%60.0%
60.00%56.39069,613100.0%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 56.7% win rate compared to Pantheon's 43.3%, a 13.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 30 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Illaoi do against Pantheon in the early game?

In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Pantheon with a 69.2% win rate versus 30.8%. 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 Pantheon in the late game?

In the late game, Pantheon takes over the Illaoi vs Pantheon matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to 47.1%. Pantheon 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 56.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 13.3 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 30 games analyzed.

What is the best Illaoi build against Pantheon?

The best Illaoi build against Pantheon includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Sundered Sky, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 72.7% 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 56.7% win rate. Illaoi strongly counters Pantheon in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Illaoi against Pantheon?

When playing Illaoi against Pantheon, 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.