Warwick vs Illaoi
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 due to Illaoi's superior range and poke, but post-6 you can win if you dodge her E and get on top of her with R.
- Your kill pressure spikes significantly at 6 if she doesn't respect your all-in potential.
How to Trade
- Your best trading is short Q trades when she uses abilities on minions, then immediately back off to avoid her retaliation.
- Save your longer trades for when her E is down, as you can out-sustain and out-DPS her in pure melee combat.
Wave Control
- Let her push early and look to freeze near your tower where she's vulnerable to ganks and can't use her E effectively.
- You want to farm safely until 6, then look for all-ins when the wave is in a favorable position.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't get hit by her E spirit when the wave is pushing toward her, as she can zone you off CS and potentially kill you with tentacle slams.
- Never underestimate her damage output even when behind, as her R can turn fights instantly if you're not careful with positioning.
Created on 01/06/2026
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