Illaoi vs Jax
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You dominate early trades pre-6 with Q poke and E harassment, but lose the all-in potential post-6 when Jax gets his R stats and can gap close reliably.
- Your level 2 E spike is crucial for establishing early pressure before he gets mobility options.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is landing E first, then following up with W-Q combo while he's a vessel, using the guaranteed tentacle slams for maximum damage.
- Focus on poking with Q when E is on cooldown, but avoid extended trades unless you have tentacle advantage.
Wave Control
- You want to hard push waves to establish tentacles around the lane and deny Jax farm under tower where tentacles can harass him.
- Control the area around river and tri-bush with tentacles to limit his roaming options and jungle assistance.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never waste your E on minions or use it when Jax has Q available to immediately gap close, as missing this ability removes your primary trading and safety tool.
- Don't fight away from your tentacle setups, especially in river or jungle where Jax can run you down without environmental advantages.
Created on 12/03/2025
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