Aurora vs Illaoi TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aurora vs Illaoi

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use mobility and burst to avoid Illaoi's tentacle zones and poke windows.
Manage lane pressure carefully to prevent Illaoi from establishing tentacle control and forcing you into (E) angles.
Focus on scaling and teamfight impact rather than trying to match Illaoi's splitpush zone control early.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) followed by (E) for burst trades, then reposition quickly to avoid Illaoi's tentacle counterattacks.
Punish Illaoi after she wastes (E) or when tentacles are cleared to force short trades.
Avoid trading right after using (W) since you lose your escape and Illaoi can punish with her zone control.

Danger windows

Illaoi is most dangerous when (E) lands near tentacles or when multiple enemies commit into her (R) zone.
Be vulnerable after using (W) as you lack quick escape and can be punished by Illaoi's tentacle slams.
Avoid prolonged fights inside Illaoi's tentacle zones especially post-level 6 when her (R) is active.

Early game

Avoid extended trades early since Illaoi has medium early agency and high lane pressure.
Use (Q) and (E) combos to poke Illaoi without committing into her tentacle zones.
Track (E) cooldown to avoid getting pulled into damaging trades.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to increase mobility and burst potential for picks or disengages; track (R) to avoid multi-target tentacle damage.
After your first AP burst item, increase wave pressure and trade confidence but remain wary of Illaoi's tentacle zones.
Respect Illaoi's level 6 (R) power spike that enables strong zone control and punishes committed fights.

Win conditions

Use your mobility and burst to pick off Illaoi when her (E) or tentacle control is down.
Deny Illaoi tentacle setups by clearing them quickly and avoiding her zone pressure.
Reach level 6 and your first AP burst item to pressure Illaoi out of lane and impact teamfights through flanks and skirmishes.