Rengar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.6%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Rengarvs Illaoi

FAssassinFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rengar vs Illaoi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Rengar wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Illaoi based on 6 games. Illaoi wins the early laning phase while Rengar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Rengar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rengar vs Illaoi matchup.

Rengar Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rengar 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
Illaoi - 66.7% win rateIllaoi(66.7%)
Rengar - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Rengar
66.7% WR
VS
Illaoi vs Rengar matchup - 33.3% win rate
Illaoi
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Rengar vs Illaoi Matchup?

Rengar wins the Rengar vs Illaoi matchup
Winner
Rengar
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
4.5
CS / min
6.5
911
DMG / min
988
13,546
Gold / game
15,195
441
Heal / min
397
895
DMG Mitigated / min
1,985
0.6
CC / min
0.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Rengar vs Illaoi Matchup Summary

The Rengar vs Illaoi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Rengar wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Illaoi's 33.3%, giving Rengar a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Illaoi controls the early laning stage, but Rengar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Illaoi needs to press advantages before Rengar reaches their power spikes, while Rengar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Illaoi leads by 1,046 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rengar players can confidently pick into Illaoi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Illaoi away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Rengar vs Illaoi Laning Phase Breakdown

Illaoi wins the laning phase against Rengar in League of Legends

Illaoi is favored during the laning phase against Rengar, 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
4.5Rengar
6.5Illaoi
Illaoi significantly out-farms Rengar by 2.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 30 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Illaoi a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Rengar players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
911Rengar
988Illaoi
Illaoi deals 78 more champion damage per minute than Rengar. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Rengar choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Illaoi's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,546Rengar
15,195Illaoi
Illaoi generates a commanding 1,649 more gold per game than Rengar. This substantial economic advantage means Illaoi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Rengar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Rengar
0.3Illaoi
Both Rengar and Illaoi provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,336Rengar
2,382Illaoi
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Rengar, healing and mitigating 1,046 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Illaoi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Rengar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Rengar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Rengar Build Against Illaoi

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Illaoi, providing the mobility and stats Rengar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rengar against Illaoi are Profane Hydra, Hubris and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Rengar 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 Rengar vs Illaoi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Illaoi
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Rengar early game win rateRengar0.0%
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi100.0%
Late Game
Rengar
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Rengar late game win rateRengar80.0%
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi20.0%

Illaoi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Rengar. This lopsided early game means Illaoi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

Precision rune tree - Rengar primary runes vs IllaoiPrecision
Conqueror - best Rengar rune vs IllaoiTriumph - best Rengar rune vs IllaoiLegend: Alacrity - best Rengar rune vs IllaoiCoup de Grace - best Rengar rune vs Illaoi
Domination rune tree - Rengar secondary runes vs IllaoiDomination
Sudden Impact - best Rengar rune vs IllaoiUltimate Hunter - best Rengar rune vs Illaoi
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Domination secondary allows Rengar to press their advantage against Illaoi, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Rengar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Rengar'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 Rengar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rengar 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
44.58%831.179313,72350.0%39.0%
42.86%701.073413,85642.9%42.9%
49.28%691.482814,47146.4%51.2%
54.69%641.283913,94048.5%61.3%
50.00%621.287814,57548.1%51.4%
44.26%611.186214,73740.0%47.2%
35.59%591.377213,62544.4%28.1%
44.64%561.185014,44248.1%41.4%
40.00%501.178914,29047.6%34.5%
44.44%451.695713,52552.2%36.4%
48.89%450.975213,17340.0%60.0%
35.71%421.289815,30846.1%31.0%
40.48%421.082014,89150.0%33.3%
47.62%421.189314,28038.9%54.2%
61.11%361.079813,47266.7%57.1%
52.94%341.787914,68561.1%43.8%
48.48%331.374213,65853.3%44.4%
38.71%311.185114,22240.0%37.5%
45.16%310.982712,73047.1%42.9%
58.62%291.175713,70964.3%53.3%
48.28%291.191414,35246.1%50.0%
44.44%271.394614,29535.7%53.9%
37.04%271.489014,97430.8%42.9%
51.85%271.096914,45642.9%61.5%
36.00%251.075912,84546.7%20.0%
20.83%241.879813,4868.3%33.3%
41.67%241.293714,06750.0%33.3%
47.83%231.478513,62044.4%50.0%
45.45%221.375013,92333.3%53.9%
36.36%222.570313,05344.4%30.8%
42.86%211.079914,22030.0%54.5%
47.62%210.971813,48633.3%58.3%
42.86%211.868713,34160.0%27.3%
45.00%201.284414,65150.0%43.8%
68.42%191.01,02115,81640.0%78.6%
57.89%191.389614,14550.0%61.5%
66.67%180.973113,47354.5%85.7%
52.94%173.073311,34771.4%40.0%
58.82%171.193617,07666.7%54.5%
37.50%161.176712,77744.4%28.6%
73.33%151.388913,11372.7%75.0%
61.54%131.173714,57660.0%62.5%
15.38%131.269813,85428.6%0.0%
41.67%121.162712,36957.1%20.0%
25.00%122.466311,4050.0%60.0%
58.33%121.181214,41625.0%75.0%
50.00%122.279812,72537.5%75.0%
54.55%114.681313,95940.0%66.7%
50.00%101.170614,19720.0%80.0%
30.00%103.985813,95850.0%25.0%
44.44%90.91,18216,1170.0%80.0%
44.44%92.770813,28666.7%33.3%
55.56%91.01,00416,6740.0%71.4%
37.50%81.791112,08740.0%33.3%
25.00%84.593513,46525.0%25.0%
42.86%71.21,05415,01050.0%40.0%
14.29%72.652211,74025.0%0.0%
66.67%61.487314,83150.0%75.0%
50.00%60.665312,33333.3%66.7%
83.33%62.275011,79375.0%100.0%
66.67%64.591113,5460.0%80.0%
66.67%61.978211,30975.0%50.0%
20.00%51.83706,62520.0%0.0%
60.00%54.067110,56466.7%50.0%
60.00%50.872213,2250.0%100.0%
20.00%52.16359,15833.3%0.0%
20.00%52.01,04519,0310.0%25.0%
100.00%51.172712,762100.0%100.0%
60.00%52.81,13114,49833.3%100.0%

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Rengar vs Illaoi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rengar do against Illaoi in League of Legends?

Rengar wins the Rengar vs Illaoi matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Illaoi's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Rengar do against Illaoi in the early game?

In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Rengar with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Illaoi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rengar do against Illaoi in the late game?

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

Who wins the Rengar vs Illaoi matchup?

Rengar wins the matchup against Illaoi with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Rengar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Rengar build against Illaoi?

The best Rengar build against Illaoi includes Profane Hydra, Hubris, Lord Dominik's Regards with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rengar runes against Illaoi?

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

Does Rengar counter Illaoi?

Yes, Rengar has a favorable matchup against Illaoi with a 66.7% win rate. Rengar strongly counters Illaoi in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Rengar against Illaoi?

When playing Rengar against Illaoi, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Illaoi. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.