Darius vs Illaoi
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win levels 1-3 through superior base stats and Q sustain in short trades, but lose at 6 if she lands E and forces an extended fight.
- Your window is to build an early lead before her power spike, as she outscales your kill pressure.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is to E her when she goes for CS, land W for the slow, then Q outer ring and walk away.
- If she uses E, immediately run at the spirit to minimize the damage duration rather than letting it channel the full effect.
Wave Control
- Freeze the wave near your tower to deny her tentacle setups and force her to overextend for CS.
- She needs space and tentacles to function, so keeping the wave on your side limits her ability to create favorable fight zones.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't chase her into areas with multiple tentacles, especially post-6 where her R can turn a won fight into your death.
- Never let her E connect for free - if you see the animation, immediately sidestep or use your superior movement speed to dodge it.
Created on 11/27/2025
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