Garen vs Illaoi
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win levels 1-3 through Q movement speed and spin-to-win trades, as Illaoi lacks tentacles and her E is unreliable early.
- At level 6, you lose the all-in potential since her R creates a zone you cannot contest with your linear kit.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern is Q into E spin while walking away, using W to mitigate her Q poke damage.
- Never commit to extended trades post-6 unless she whiffs E, as her tentacle setup makes longer fights heavily favor her.
Wave Control
- Push early waves to deny her tentacle setup time and back off when she hits 6 with wave control.
- After 6, let her push into you and look for jungle assistance, as fighting in her tentacle zones is suicide.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never fight her in areas with multiple tentacles, especially post-6 when her R multiplies them.
- Don't get hit by E and then try to all-in, as the spirit mechanic turns your engage into her favorable extended trade.
Created on 11/18/2025
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