Illaoivs Zed
Illaoi vs Zed is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Illaoi wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Zed based on 5 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 Zed 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.
Zed(60.0%)Who Wins the Illaoi vs Zed Matchup?
Illaoi vs Zed Matchup Summary
The Illaoi vs Zed matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zed's 40.0%, giving Illaoi a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Illaoi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Zed players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Illaoi leads by 975 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Illaoi players can confidently pick into Zed and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Zed 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 Zed Laning Phase Breakdown
Zed is favored during the laning phase against Illaoi, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Zed holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Illaoi Build Against Zed
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Zed, providing the mobility and stats Illaoi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Illaoi against Zed are Iceborn Gauntlet, Black Cleaver and Spirit Visage. This combination gives Illaoi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Illaoi vs Zed matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Illaoi66.7%Zed33.3%Illaoi50.0%Zed50.0%Illaoi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Zed. This lopsided early game means Illaoi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Illaoi at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Zed. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
Illaoi holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Zed players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Illaoi Runes Against Zed
Precision
Resolve
Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Illaoi to press their advantage against Zed, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Illaoi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.77% | 88 | 6.5 | 919 | 11,434 | 42.9% | 37.7% | |
| 48.86% | 88 | 7.2 | 1,013 | 12,501 | 47.2% | 50.0% | |
| 41.79% | 67 | 7.0 | 1,111 | 12,194 | 51.6% | 33.3% | |
| 64.18% | 67 | 6.9 | 957 | 12,017 | 69.0% | 60.5% | |
| 50.00% | 62 | 7.6 | 1,262 | 12,547 | 43.3% | 56.3% | |
| 51.92% | 52 | 6.8 | 890 | 12,160 | 69.6% | 37.9% | |
| 55.77% | 52 | 7.5 | 1,490 | 12,432 | 72.0% | 40.7% | |
| 41.18% | 51 | 7.2 | 946 | 11,635 | 34.6% | 48.0% | |
| 54.00% | 50 | 7.0 | 1,099 | 12,390 | 41.2% | 60.6% | |
| 44.90% | 49 | 7.4 | 1,228 | 12,651 | 50.0% | 41.4% | |
| 56.52% | 46 | 7.4 | 1,195 | 12,727 | 61.9% | 52.0% | |
| 45.45% | 44 | 7.1 | 978 | 12,867 | 50.0% | 43.3% | |
| 58.14% | 43 | 7.0 | 1,040 | 13,302 | 70.6% | 50.0% | |
| 65.12% | 43 | 6.3 | 1,144 | 11,480 | 72.0% | 55.6% | |
| 39.02% | 41 | 7.1 | 979 | 12,169 | 50.0% | 26.3% | |
| 45.00% | 40 | 6.6 | 789 | 11,893 | 30.8% | 51.9% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 7.6 | 1,035 | 12,835 | 52.6% | 52.4% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 6.6 | 930 | 12,979 | 53.3% | 44.0% | |
| 44.74% | 38 | 7.3 | 1,237 | 12,920 | 46.7% | 43.5% | |
| 61.11% | 36 | 7.3 | 1,192 | 14,055 | 70.0% | 57.7% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 7.8 | 1,125 | 13,219 | 69.2% | 28.6% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 7.2 | 914 | 11,489 | 52.9% | 52.9% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 7.2 | 986 | 12,584 | 50.0% | 58.8% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 7.9 | 1,124 | 13,603 | 53.3% | 58.8% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 7.5 | 1,338 | 13,906 | 70.0% | 38.1% | |
| 60.00% | 30 | 7.1 | 1,025 | 12,627 | 69.2% | 52.9% | |
| 65.52% | 29 | 7.6 | 1,096 | 12,667 | 64.7% | 66.7% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 7.2 | 1,255 | 12,355 | 45.5% | 31.3% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 7.3 | 977 | 12,051 | 69.2% | 61.5% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 7.1 | 1,061 | 12,726 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 6.5 | 849 | 12,285 | 60.0% | 61.5% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 6.9 | 1,046 | 10,046 | 31.3% | 71.4% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 7.2 | 959 | 12,522 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 7.5 | 799 | 12,668 | 75.0% | 38.5% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 7.6 | 873 | 9,955 | 41.7% | 87.5% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 6.8 | 1,101 | 12,465 | 66.7% | 18.2% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 7.1 | 1,038 | 13,134 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 6.1 | 745 | 12,948 | 33.3% | 35.7% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 7.0 | 985 | 11,388 | 44.4% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 7.3 | 1,091 | 12,898 | 62.5% | 37.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 7.0 | 871 | 12,870 | 100.0% | 30.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.5 | 1,041 | 11,792 | 71.4% | 37.5% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 7.7 | 1,172 | 13,653 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.3 | 769 | 9,756 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 6.9 | 1,043 | 13,921 | 100.0% | 63.6% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.6 | 800 | 12,178 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 7.2 | 907 | 12,504 | 25.0% | 28.6% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 7.1 | 1,024 | 11,518 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.7 | 836 | 12,449 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.5 | 1,033 | 10,022 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.9 | 1,171 | 14,355 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.6 | 710 | 11,449 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 7.2 | 1,037 | 12,590 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.0 | 851 | 11,924 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.8 | 957 | 9,604 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 8.3 | 1,164 | 14,907 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.9 | 997 | 11,786 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 691 | 11,944 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 1,039 | 14,648 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 637 | 9,190 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 747 | 10,683 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 8.1 | 1,348 | 14,710 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Illaoi vs Zed - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Illaoi do against Zed in League of Legends?
Illaoi wins the Illaoi vs Zed matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Zed's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.
How does Illaoi do against Zed in the early game?
In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Zed 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 Zed in the late game?
In the late game, Illaoi takes over the Illaoi vs Zed matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Illaoi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Illaoi vs Zed matchup?
Illaoi wins the matchup against Zed with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Illaoi build against Zed?
The best Illaoi build against Zed includes Iceborn Gauntlet, Black Cleaver, Spirit Visage with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Illaoi runes against Zed?
The best Illaoi runes against Zed use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Illaoi vs Zed matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Illaoi counter Zed?
Yes, Illaoi has a favorable matchup against Zed with a 60.0% win rate. Illaoi strongly counters Zed in lane based on current patch 26.5 data.
How do I play Illaoi against Zed?
When playing Illaoi against Zed, 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.