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Laning Against Illaoi: Essential Tips

Key Strategies During Lane Phase:

• Dodge Test of Spirit (E) by staying behind minions without standing in the wave
• If hit by E and you escape the zone, keep one tentacle alive to prevent new spawns
• Freeze the wave near your tower to exploit Illaoi's weak early game
• Avoid fighting in tight spaces where her tentacles are more effective

Counter Tips:

• Disengage immediately when Illaoi uses her ultimate
• Build Grievous Wounds items (Thornmail, Morellonomicon) to reduce her healing
• Remember her E-pulled spirit counts for Dark Harvest stacks
• Watch for early Black Cleaver completion (around 11 minutes)

Power Spike Windows:

1. Level 9: E ability maxed, increased side lane pressure
2. Level 13: Q and E maxed, peak dueling potential
3. First item (Black Cleaver): One-shot potential on caster minions

Strong Counters to Illaoi:

• Aurora
• Yorick
• Ryze
• Teemo
• Ornn

Challenging Matchups for Illaoi:

• Gangplank
• Singed
• Sett
• Quinn
• Vladimir
• Garen
• Tryndamere

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