Illaoi vs Pantheon

Illaoi
You
VS
Pantheon

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Who Wins

  • You lose early trades pre-6 due to his superior burst damage and ability to disengage with E, making levels 1-3 particularly difficult.
  • Post-6 you become significantly stronger in extended fights when you can use R to turn his engages against him with massive healing and damage.
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How to Trade

  • Your best trading pattern is to land E first, then Q the spirit while hitting him simultaneously for maximum damage and healing.
  • If he engages with W, immediately R and continue fighting as the tentacle slams will out-damage his combo while providing substantial sustain.

Wave Control

  • Focus on slow pushing and maintaining tentacle control around your tower area where you're strongest in extended fights.
  • Use Q to clear waves efficiently while harassing, and avoid pushing too far forward early as his mobility makes you vulnerable to ganks.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't waste E when his E is available as he can easily block it and disengage, making the cooldown heavily punish you.
  • Never fight without tentacles nearby or when your R is down, as you lack the damage and sustain to match his burst combo.
Created on 03/14/2026
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