Gwen vs Illaoi

Gwen
You
VS
Illaoi

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Who Wins

  • You lose early trades to Illaoi's E pulls and tentacle damage, but post-6 you win through R poke and sustained damage while using W to avoid her ultimate.
  • Focus on surviving the early levels rather than forcing trades.
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How to Trade

  • Use W defensively when Illaoi throws E, then look for short E-empowered auto trades when her abilities are on cooldown.
  • Avoid extended fights until you have R to kite and multiple Q stacks to maximize damage.

Wave Control

  • Let Illaoi push early and farm safely under tower, using Q to last-hit minions from range.
  • Once you have R, you can start contesting waves and looking for favorable trades with your enhanced mobility.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't fight Illaoi in areas with multiple tentacles as the damage becomes overwhelming even with your W.
  • Avoid using W aggressively for trades pre-6 as it leaves you vulnerable to her E pull combo.
Created on 02/13/2026
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