
Pro Tips & Video Guide: Mastering Illaoi Top Lane
Illaoi is a powerful top lane juggernaut who excels at zone control and teamfighting. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to master the Kraken Priestess.

Kraken Priestess Illaoi
Strong Against:
- Maokai (68.0% WR)
- Olaf (63.2% WR)
- Irelia (61.1% WR)
- Yasuo (59.6% WR)
- K'Sante (59.1% WR)
- Shen (57.9% WR)
Weak Against:
- Yorick (36.2% WR)
- Aurora (36.4% WR)
- Teemo (38.3% WR)
- Ryze (39.5% WR)
- Ornn (42.0% WR)
- Singed (42.9% WR)
Best Jungle Synergies:
- Lee Sin (48.0% WR)
- Viego (47.7% WR)
- Diana (47.3% WR)
- Kayn (47.0% WR)
Essential Tips:
- Use terrain Tentacles instead of Q for mana-efficient trading when possible
- Maximize damage by auto-attacking before using W for the auto reset
- Utilize R's brief unstoppable effect to dodge crucial crowd control
Key Mechanics:
- Q is excellent for both wave control and poking
- W serves as an auto-attack reset for enhanced damage
- R provides unstoppability and massive teamfight potential when used correctly
- Position near existing tentacles to maximize damage output
- Use E (Test of Spirit) to create pressure and force favorable trades
Remember to join the Illaoi main community to discuss strategies and stay updated on the latest builds and tactics.
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