Illaoi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.8%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Illaoivs Shyvana

BFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches311,655
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Illaoi vs Shyvana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Shyvana wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Illaoi based on 11 games. Illaoi wins the early laning phase while Shyvana scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Illaoi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Illaoi vs Shyvana 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
Shyvana - 45.5% win rateShyvana(45.5%)
Illaoi - 45.5% win rate in this matchup
Illaoi
45.5% WR
VS
Shyvana vs Illaoi matchup - 54.5% win rate
Shyvana
54.5% WR

Who Wins the Illaoi vs Shyvana Matchup?

Shyvana wins the Illaoi vs Shyvana matchup
Winner
Shyvana
Matches: 11
45.5%
Win Rate
54.5%
7.3
CS / min
5.7
1,087
DMG / min
615
11,632
Gold / game
10,635
335
Heal / min
289
1,167
DMG Mitigated / min
1,266
0.2
CC / min
0.4
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
20.0%
Late Game WR
80.0%

Illaoi vs Shyvana Matchup Summary

The Illaoi vs Shyvana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Shyvana wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Illaoi's 45.5%, giving Shyvana a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Illaoi controls the early laning stage, but Shyvana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Illaoi needs to press advantages before Shyvana reaches their power spikes, while Shyvana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Illaoi leads by 472 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Shyvana 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 Shyvana 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 Shyvana Laning Phase Breakdown

Illaoi wins the laning phase against Shyvana in League of Legends

Illaoi is favored during the laning phase against Shyvana, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Illaoi holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.3Illaoi
5.7Shyvana
Illaoi significantly out-farms Shyvana 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. Shyvana players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,087Illaoi
615Shyvana
Illaoi heavily out-damages Shyvana by 472 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Shyvana 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
11,632Illaoi
10,635Shyvana
Illaoi generates a commanding 998 more gold per game than Shyvana. This substantial economic advantage means Illaoi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Shyvana should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Illaoi
0.4Shyvana
Both Illaoi and Shyvana provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,502Illaoi
1,555Shyvana
Shyvana heals and mitigates 53 more damage per minute than Illaoi, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Shyvana to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Illaoi.

Best Illaoi Build Against Shyvana

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Shyvana, providing the mobility and stats Illaoi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Illaoi against Shyvana are Voltaic Cyclosword, Spear of Shojin and Sterak's Gage. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Shyvana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Illaoi vs Shyvana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Illaoi
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi66.7%
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana33.3%
Late Game
Shyvana
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi20.0%
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana80.0%

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

Shyvana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Illaoi. Extended games heavily favor Shyvana, 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 Shyvana reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Shyvana 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 Shyvana

Resolve rune tree - Illaoi primary runes vs ShyvanaResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Illaoi rune vs ShyvanaDemolish - best Illaoi rune vs ShyvanaBone Plating - best Illaoi rune vs ShyvanaOvergrowth - best Illaoi rune vs Shyvana
Precision rune tree - Illaoi secondary runes vs ShyvanaPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Illaoi rune vs ShyvanaLast Stand - best Illaoi rune vs Shyvana
100.0% WR

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


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
48.04%1027.11,02912,45346.7%49.1%
40.32%626.486010,74645.2%35.5%
58.33%607.11,01012,51769.6%51.4%
55.10%497.41,28913,33177.8%41.9%
40.91%447.21,13513,24242.1%40.0%
39.53%436.177012,45250.0%36.4%
37.84%376.887411,88037.5%38.1%
54.05%377.093212,12966.7%45.5%
56.67%307.31,22513,09088.9%42.9%
51.72%297.31,14613,70869.2%37.5%
53.57%287.71,30812,58056.3%50.0%
71.43%287.81,67213,03766.7%75.0%
30.77%267.11,07112,62462.5%16.7%
61.54%267.497411,73466.7%50.0%
50.00%267.41,13613,94440.0%56.3%
46.15%266.997212,79037.5%50.0%
54.17%248.11,32711,59069.2%36.4%
58.33%247.199713,54060.0%57.1%
58.33%247.41,00613,34485.7%47.1%
50.00%246.882411,97241.7%58.3%
62.50%247.11,16210,71973.3%44.4%
43.48%237.189713,12085.7%25.0%
56.52%237.51,09313,50962.5%53.3%
68.18%227.51,07413,77171.4%66.7%
36.36%226.482311,47925.0%42.9%
66.67%217.11,12312,84150.0%76.9%
40.00%206.990812,28558.3%12.5%
47.37%196.71,10814,23666.7%43.8%
55.56%187.41,24913,34587.5%30.0%
64.71%177.31,01413,75871.4%60.0%
50.00%166.577412,46733.3%60.0%
53.33%155.91,00211,75142.9%62.5%
35.71%146.574912,33940.0%33.3%
50.00%146.91,09811,42745.5%66.7%
71.43%147.496511,58675.0%66.7%
50.00%147.01,07711,30757.1%42.9%
42.86%147.31,17111,62671.4%14.3%
50.00%126.880311,69950.0%50.0%
45.45%117.31,08711,63266.7%20.0%
45.45%116.473311,54750.0%42.9%
10.00%106.888312,73533.3%0.0%
55.56%96.91,22210,65460.0%50.0%
55.56%97.31,16711,67140.0%75.0%
62.50%87.09079,95760.0%66.7%
62.50%88.081510,98271.4%0.0%
71.43%77.71,04713,319100.0%60.0%
33.33%67.41,02112,69550.0%25.0%
66.67%67.21,05910,25480.0%0.0%
16.67%68.21,14910,57333.3%0.0%
83.33%66.77989,89180.0%100.0%
33.33%67.082910,81833.3%33.3%
50.00%68.21,05612,24760.0%0.0%
100.00%57.41,26911,569100.0%100.0%
0.00%57.773811,0690.0%0.0%
100.00%56.81,10711,332100.0%100.0%
60.00%57.71,40916,0150.0%60.0%
20.00%56.160210,52850.0%0.0%

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Illaoi vs Shyvana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Illaoi do against Shyvana in League of Legends?

Shyvana wins the Illaoi vs Shyvana matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Illaoi's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Illaoi do against Shyvana in the early game?

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

In the late game, Shyvana takes over the Illaoi vs Shyvana matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Shyvana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Illaoi vs Shyvana matchup?

Shyvana wins the matchup against Illaoi with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Shyvana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Illaoi build against Shyvana?

The best Illaoi build against Shyvana includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Spear of Shojin, Sterak's Gage 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 Shyvana?

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

Does Illaoi counter Shyvana?

No, Illaoi struggles against Shyvana with only a 45.5% win rate. Shyvana has the advantage in this matchup. Illaoi players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Shyvana's lead.

How do I play Illaoi against Shyvana?

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