Illaoi vs Gwen
Top Lane MatchupIllaoi vs Gwen TOP matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 trades through E pulls and tentacle setups, as Gwen lacks the burst to punish your all-ins early.
- Post-6 becomes Gwen-favored as her R gives her the tools to kite your ultimate while dealing sustained damage that outscales your healing.
How to Trade
- Look for E pulls when Gwen uses W aggressively or steps up for CS, then follow with Q and auto attacks to proc tentacles.
- Avoid extended trades where her passive healing and attack speed from E can turn fights around.
Wave Control
- Push waves hard with Q to force Gwen under tower where she struggles to CS and can't use W effectively for trades.
- Maintain tentacle control around the wave to threaten all-ins when she steps up.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste E when Gwen has W available, as she can become untargetable and waste your key trading tool.
- Avoid fighting in her W zone during extended trades as the untargetability gives her too much control.
Created on 02/13/2026
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