Who Wins
- You win levels 1-3 through superior range with Q poke and E engage potential, but Illaoi's W sustain keeps trades even.
- At level 6, you lose hard - her R completely dominates extended fights and your R execute range becomes irrelevant when she heals massively.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern is Q poke into E flip when she steps up for CS, then W shield to absorb her Q retaliation.
- Never commit to extended trades - use your range advantage for short burst exchanges then back off before she can land multiple tentacle hits.
Wave Control
- Push early waves with Q to establish range control, then maintain a slow push or freeze near your tower.
- You want to avoid long lanes where she can run you down with R, and control minion positioning to limit her tentacle spawn locations.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never fight in her ultimate - the healing and damage output will overwhelm you even with items.
- Don't get baited into extended trades when tentacles are nearby, as her passive damage becomes oppressive in longer engagements.
Created on 11/27/2025
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