Illaoi the Kraken Priestess
Illaoi's powerful physique is dwarfed only by her indomitable faith. As the prophet of the Great Kraken, she uses a huge, golden idol to rip her foes' spirits from their bodies and shatter their perception of reality. All who challenge the “Truth Bearer of Nagakabouros” soon discover Illaoi never battles alone—the god of the Serpent Isles fights by her side.
Prophet of an Elder God
Illaoi and the Vessels she creates spawn Tentacles on nearby impassible terrain. Tentacles swing at spirits, Vessels, and victims of Illaoi's Harsh lesson. Tentacles deal physical damage to enemies hit, and will heal Illaoi if they damage a champion.
Tentacle Smash
Increases the damage dealt by Tentacles. When activated, Illaoi smashes down a Tentacle that deals physical damage.
Cost:- 40/
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- 55/
- 60
Cooldown:- 10/
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- 6
Range:- 850
Harsh Lesson
Illaoi leaps to her target, dealing physical damage and causing nearby Tentacles to also swing at the target.
Cost:- 30
Cooldown:- 4
Range:- 400
Test of Spirit
Illaoi rips the spirit from a foe's body, forcing it to stand before her. Spirits echo a percentage of the damage they take to the original target. If killed, or if the target gets too far from the spirit, the target will become a Vessel and begin spawning Tentacles.
Cost:- 35/
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- 55
Cooldown:- 16/
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- 12
Range:- 900
Leap of Faith
Illaoi smashes her idol into the ground, dealing physical damage to nearby enemies. A Tentacle spawns for each enemy champion hit.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 120/
- 95/
- 70
Range:- 450
- Fighter,
- Tank
Patch 26.1 Illaoi Changes
Quick overview of Illaoi's optimal setup in League of Legends. Illaoi's top build includes Armored Advance, Iceborn Gauntlet, Spirit Visage, using Grasp of the Undying, Demolish, Bone Plating for maximum effectiveness. Illaoi performs well against Nasus, Aatrox, Pantheon but struggles against Gnar, Gangplank, Garen.
- Illaoi's Top Build
- Illaoi's Best Runes
- Illaoi's Top Matchups
- Illaoi's Counters
Illaoi's base statistics in League of Legends. Illaoi has 656 base health, 65 attack damage, 35 armor, and 32 magic resist. Understanding Illaoi's stats is crucial for maximizing Illaoi's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Illaoi's stats against other champions to see how Illaoi ranks.
AP:0
AD:65(5 per level)
AS:0(2.5 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:350(50 per level)
Mana Regen:7(0.75 per level)
Health:656(115 per level)
Health Regen:9(0.8 per level)
Armor:35(5 per level)
MR:32(2.05 per level)
Speed:350
Attack Range:125(125 per level)
Illaoi Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Illaoi Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 63.50% win rate in 20 minute games, while performing lowest at 46.75% in 40 minute games. Understanding Illaoi Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Illaoi's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 98.8%, Late Game: 31.4%, Objective Control: 75.8%, Supportive Strength: 50.9%, Creep Farming: 91.9%, Damage: 98.3%. These percentile rankings show how Illaoi compares to other champions in each category.
Illaoi maintains relatively consistent performance across different skill tiers in League of Legends, with win rates remaining stable from Iron (49.9%) to Diamond (48.9%). This stability, with only a 1.0% variance, indicates that Illaoi has a balanced skill floor and ceiling. The champion's effectiveness doesn't drastically change based on player skill level, suggesting that Illaoi's core strengths are accessible to players across all ranks while still offering depth for experienced players. Performance data across tiers (Iron (49.9%), Bronze (47.9%), Silver (52.9%), Gold (51.7%), Platinum (54.3%)) shows that Illaoi provides value regardless of whether you're learning the champion or have mastered the mechanics. This consistency makes Illaoi a reliable pick for players at any skill level. Both new and veteran players can find success by focusing on fundamental gameplay principles such as proper positioning, ability timing, and decision-making. While mechanical skill helps optimize Illaoi's performance, the champion's stable win rate across ranks demonstrates that game knowledge and smart play are equally important. Players can confidently pick Illaoi knowing that the champion's viability isn't heavily dependent on reaching higher skill tiers, though continued practice and improvement will naturally enhance your effectiveness.
When to Pick Illaoi
Strengths
- Solid win rate (51.55%) shows reliable performance
- Strong matchups against Nasus and Aatrox
- Optimal rune setup achieves 68.8% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Gnar (29.6% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Requires proper positioning and cooldown management
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Illaoi into favorable matchups like Nasus where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Resolve + $Precision rune setup for a $68.8% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Illaoi Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Illaoi in League of Legends?
Illaoi is currently S tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Illaoi ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Illaoi's win rate?
Illaoi has a 51.55% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Illaoi's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Illaoi?
Champions similar to Illaoi include Naafiri, Volibear, and Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Illaoi in League of Legends.
How does Illaoi perform during different match durations?
Illaoi's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Illaoi's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Illaoi's performance at different game lengths.