Illaoi
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti AP
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Demolish
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Precision
Presence of Mind
Last Stand
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Illaoi and the Vessels she creates spawn Tentacles on nearby impassible terrain. Tentacles swing at spirits, Vessels, and victims of Illaoi's Harsh lesson. Tentacles deal physical damage to enemies hit, and will heal Illaoi if they damage a champion.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10s | 4s | 16s | – |
| 6 | 8s | 4s | 16s | 2m |
| 9 | 6s | 4s | 16s | 2m |
| 11 | 6s | 4s | 16s | 1m35 |
| 16 | 6s | 4s | 14s | 1m10 |
| 18 | 6s | 4s | 12s | 1m10 |
E (Test of Spirit) pulls the enemy's spirit — if you kill the spirit, the enemy takes heavy damage and is slowed.
Your R (Leap of Faith) spawns one tentacle per champion hit — engage in the middle of grouped enemies to maximize tentacles.
Tentacles (passive) slam automatically after your spells — position near walls with tentacles to maximize damage.
The perfect combo is E → R → W (all tentacles slam simultaneously) → Q for the heal. The more tentacles, the more you heal.
Playing as Illaoi
Tips to maximize your impact
E (Test of Spirit) pulls the enemy's spirit — if you kill the spirit, the enemy takes heavy damage and is slowed.
Your R (Leap of Faith) spawns one tentacle per champion hit — engage in the middle of grouped enemies to maximize tentacles.
Tentacles (passive) slam automatically after your spells — position near walls with tentacles to maximize damage.
The perfect combo is E → R → W (all tentacles slam simultaneously) → Q for the heal. The more tentacles, the more you heal.
Playing against Illaoi
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Dodge her E (Test of Spirit) at all costs — if she pulls your spirit, you must flee the area or fight at a massive disadvantage.
NEVER fight Illaoi in her tentacles: lure her elsewhere. Destroy tentacles when you can.
Her R is dangerous with multiple champions nearby — don't group on her. Fight her in a 1v1 outside her zone.
Illaoi has no mobility or hard CC: ganks and kiting are very effective.
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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