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

Illaoivs Riven

BFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Illaoi vs Riven is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Illaoi wins with a 70.6% win rate (+41.2%) over Riven based on 34 games. Illaoi holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Illaoi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Illaoi vs Riven 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
Riven - 70.6% win rateRiven(70.6%)
Illaoi - 70.6% win rate in this matchup
Illaoi
70.6% WR
VS
Riven vs Illaoi matchup - 29.4% win rate
Riven
29.4% WR

Who Wins the Illaoi vs Riven Matchup?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Riven matchup
Winner
Illaoi
Matches: 34
70.6%
Win Rate
29.4%
7.5
CS / min
5.9
1,057
DMG / min
658
12,968
Gold / game
11,563
383
Heal / min
209
1,505
DMG Mitigated / min
1,293
0.4
CC / min
1.1
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Illaoi vs Riven Matchup Summary

The Illaoi vs Riven matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 34 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 70.6% win rate compared to Riven's 29.4%, giving Illaoi a 41.2 percentage point advantage. Illaoi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Riven players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Riven leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Illaoi players can confidently pick into Riven and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Riven 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 Riven Laning Phase Breakdown

Illaoi wins the laning phase against Riven in League of Legends

Illaoi is favored during the laning phase against Riven, 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
7.5Illaoi
5.9Riven
Illaoi significantly out-farms Riven by 1.6 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 24 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Illaoi a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Riven players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,057Illaoi
658Riven
Illaoi heavily out-damages Riven by 399 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Riven 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
12,968Illaoi
11,563Riven
Illaoi generates a commanding 1,405 more gold per game than Riven. This substantial economic advantage means Illaoi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Riven should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Illaoi
1.1Riven
Riven 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 Riven coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,888Illaoi
1,502Riven
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Riven, healing and mitigating 386 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Illaoi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Riven is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Riven, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Illaoi Build Against Riven

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Riven, providing the mobility and stats Illaoi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Illaoi against Riven are Iceborn Gauntlet, Thornmail 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 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Riven. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Illaoi vs Riven matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Illaoi
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi75.0%
Riven early game win rateRiven25.0%
Late Game
Illaoi
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi66.7%
Riven late game win rateRiven33.3%

Illaoi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Riven. This lopsided early game means Illaoi 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Riven. Extended games heavily favor Illaoi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Illaoi holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Riven players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Illaoi Runes Against Riven

Precision rune tree - Illaoi primary runes vs RivenPrecision
Conqueror - best Illaoi rune vs RivenPresence of Mind - best Illaoi rune vs RivenLegend: Haste - best Illaoi rune vs RivenLast Stand - best Illaoi rune vs Riven
Resolve rune tree - Illaoi secondary runes vs RivenResolve
Bone Plating - best Illaoi rune vs RivenDemolish - best Illaoi rune vs Riven
83.3% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Illaoi to press their advantage against Riven, 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 Riven - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Illaoi do against Riven in League of Legends?

Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Riven matchup with a 70.6% win rate compared to Riven's 29.4%, a 41.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 34 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Illaoi do against Riven in the early game?

In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Riven 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 Riven in the late game?

In the late game, Illaoi takes over the Illaoi vs Riven matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Illaoi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Illaoi vs Riven matchup?

Illaoi wins the matchup against Riven with a 70.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 41.2 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 34 games analyzed.

What is the best Illaoi build against Riven?

The best Illaoi build against Riven includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Thornmail, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Riven?

The best Illaoi runes against Riven use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 83.3% win rate in the Illaoi vs Riven matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Illaoi counter Riven?

Yes, Illaoi has a favorable matchup against Riven with a 70.6% win rate. Illaoi strongly counters Riven in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Illaoi against Riven?

When playing Illaoi against Riven, 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.