Who Wins
- You lose most pre-6 trades due to Illaoi's superior burst and sustain through E combos, but can survive through Q poke and passive regeneration.
- Post-6 you still struggle in all-ins as her R zone denies you the ability to stick to her while she out-heals your damage.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern is short Q poke exchanges while staying outside her E range, then backing off to let your passive regenerate the damage.
- Only commit to longer trades if you can bait out her E miss, then use your superior mobility to stick to her.
Wave Control
- Focus on farming safely and avoiding her E range while using Q to last-hit and poke when possible.
- Look for opportunities to freeze the wave near your tower where she's more vulnerable to ganks and overextension.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never fight her in her R zone as the healing and damage amplification will overwhelm even your regeneration capabilities.
- Avoid grouping with your minions when her E is available, as this makes you an easier target for soul grabs.
Created on 02/17/2026
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